Chain Guard ID

[B607]

Is this guard a generic Wald or is it from some pre war CWC or Hawthorne or something? I don't have a clue. Gary

 

[model-a]

Hmmmm I don't know Gary did you just run across this by itself.

Chris,model-a

 

[Jpromo]

To the best of my knowledge, that is an aftermarket guard.

 

[model-a]

Still pretty cool looking.

Chris,model-a

 

[CCR]

To the best of my knowledge, that is an aftermarket guard.

I agree. I know the later Walds had a big flat spot on them but the ones I'm used to seeing on the Hawthornes had bigger ribs to them. I would guess it's an early universal guard myself.

 

[Rustinkerer]

Usually, the aftermarket guards have extra holes for adjusting the brackets for different frames. I know I've seen that one before, but on what, I don't remember!!! -Adam

 

[B607]

Usually, the aftermarket guards have extra holes for adjusting the brackets for different frames. I know I've seen that one before, but on what, I don't remember!!! -Adam

Stir your brain up Adam! Don't even remember where it came from. I'll probably put it up for sale. Gary

 

[Mark Davo]

I can't post pictures on this site. But it looks dangerously close to the chainguard on a prewar Huffman Dixie Flyer that's currently on CL. I also found another Dixie Flyer with this chainguard on the CABE, but neither one of these bikes are original paint, so I can't say for sure.
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/bik/4401144505.html
If CL images are no longer available, contact me and I'll send them to you along with the CABE photo.

UPDATE: I just found another one in original paint on ebay, so I'd say it's a safe bet that your chainguard is off of a prewar Huffman Dixie Flyer.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/121307610039?lpid=82&item=121307610039&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466

 

[B607]

Thanks Mark. I'm guessing a Dixie Flyer guard is worth a few more bucks than a Wald. You made my day. Gary