20" Westfield

I found this Westfield hiding in a basement. At first I thought it was original paint, but I am now thinking it might be a well done repaint. It has a ND coaster and Carlisle tires. Anybody know what year it is or what the chain guard should look like? It could be for sale if somebody "NEEDS" it, otherwise I think I will hang onto it until my son is big enough to ride it.

If a repaint, someone sure did a real nice job with the pinstiping. Terrific find!

Dave

Looks like a repaint, although a nice one. I'd leave it as is, just clean, regrease everything and ride it. Personally I'd hang on to it until your boy can ride it. My 9 year old loves riding his 20" cruiser with me. They grow so fast, this year he'll be riding a 24" tank cruiser that I'm fixing up. Thought I'd have more time but he's tall enough now.

Here's a pic of the most common style chainguard found on most 20" Westfield bikes in the fifties. You can date your bike from the serial number if you want to.

Chain guard

I have a 20" columbia chain guard. Can post pictures if interested