Possibe Huffman Built Western Flyer ...

[Carbon]

Got a great deal at a local thrift shop on this Western Flyer. From what I can find it appears to be a 40's Huffman built Western Flyer as it is sporting the OG WF headbadge, complete deluxe model with both fenders, guard, tank and rear rack. I have a pic here of the stamped serial number on the rear drop, would really appreciate any info on this from some of you guru's, thanks in advance.

 

[kingfish254]

Definitely Huffy/Huffman built with that frame, guard, and rack.

 

[kingfish254]

This might help with serial number.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/huffman-serial-number-project.1162/

 

[RustySprockets]

Based on the numbering scheme and general shape, I'm going to predict this is '56 (but might be '46 with parts swapped). Can we get a gander at the headbadge? The various badge shapes are distinctive depending on the era.

 

[RustyGold]

Most likely a '56 as the 'fit-sooner' frame didn't come out until '49...and I assume out of production by '66.

Jason

 

[Carbon]

Ahh ok, I was thinking with those prewar looking drops it was older. I'll post up a pic of the headbadge here shortly, thanks fellas.

 

[Carbon]

Here is the headbadge.

 

[RustySprockets]

Well, perhaps that badge won't be as definitive as I had hoped. I was expecting one more like that pictured below. I guess those didn't kick-in until about 1960.

I still have my strong suspicions that this bike is from '56. Just don't ask me to prove it. The frame doesn't look all the different from a Radiobike--it just doesn't have all the goodies.

 

[RustySprockets]

This is what a '56 Radiobike looks like with the tins pulled off. Does your bike's construction look that much different? Photos reveal those bikes also had rear-facing dropouts.

 

[RustyGold]

Here is a '55 ad showing the same head badge and axle adjusters...

Jason

 

[RustyGold]

Schwinn has a definitive pre/post war cut off on the rear/front facing dropouts...but, other manufacturer's don't necessarily have that clear cut dividing line, and, like Huffman, it can vary between models.

Jason