1938-39 Snyder build Hibbard True Value Deluxe

[kingfish254]

Initial ID Thread
viewtopic.php?f=62&t=76693

This bike came to me via my "Trade Stuff for Old Bikes" CL ad.
From the ID thread it appears to be a 1938-41 Snyder build Hibbard True Value Deluxe

My BMX Tow Truck buddy delivered the Hibbard today from Charleston for me. Gave him a bunch of tires and parts in exchange for the favor.
What a cool find! Now I need to see if there is a resource for Snyder data codes. The serial number is 1118884X (maybe it was a rare X-perimental model )
Frame and forks are straight and solid.
Rear rim is tacoed. I wonder if I can bend it back to shape. These original rims look to be in good shape (other than the back one having a slight bend )
New Departure skiptooth hub.
I love the elongated sweetheart skiptooth sprocket.
Skiptooth chain appears to be in pretty good shape.
Peaked fenders. These are old and in good shape, but I am not so sure that they are original to the bike.
Anyone ever heard of VM handlebars? There is a big VM stamped on them.

 

[kingfish254]

Re: 1938-41 Snyder build Hibbard True Value Deluxe

Here are the pics that the seller sent me.

 

[Nightrider]

Re: 1938-41 Snyder build Hibbard True Value Deluxe

VM kinda looks like it was an owners initials. they look like the long pull torringtons. Cool bike you have there!
Johnny

 

[kingfish254]

Re: 1938-41 Snyder build Hibbard True Value Deluxe

VM kinda looks like it was an owners initials. they look like the long pull torringtons. Cool bike you have there!
Johnny

Hard to say, they seem more like they were stamped into the metal before the chroming.

 

[kingfish254]

Got a little more info on the Hibbard based on the wheels. The brake arm is small which may make this a 38 or 39 since ND started the larger brake arms in 1940.