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Huffman serial number project

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9m36297 ..
Looks like a 47 Huffman special
Missing truss and headlamp, front fender has mounting slot.
Could it be wrong badge?

Thanks for your help.
Tim
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the slot is where the fender attaches to the fork. please post a photo of the seat post binder and a better shot of the rear drop outs.
 
the slot is where the fender attaches to the fork. please post a photo of the seat post binder and a better shot of the rear drop outs.
Your right, the front fender rotated forward and I thought the slot was for a missing headlight. Thx!
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Your right, the front fender rotated forward and I thought the slot was for a missing headlight. Thx!
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ok, those dropouts indicate post war, as does the clamp. the serial however is impossible. what I mean is that a serial starting with a 9 should indicate a 1949 date of manufacture. the problem is that frame was discontinued at the end of the 1947 model year. to me, your bike is either a 1946 or 1947, based on it's features and equipment.
one last photo request. there should be numbers on the back of the fork crown. they may indicate month and year.
 
ok, those dropouts indicate post war, as does the clamp. the serial however is impossible. what I mean is that a serial starting with a 9 should indicate a 1949 date of manufacture. the problem is that frame was discontinued at the end of the 1947 model year. to me, your bike is either a 1946 or 1947, based on it's features and equipment.
one last photo request. there should be numbers on the back of the fork crown. they may indicate month and year.

Could be a "straggler", made with left over parts?
 
ok, those dropouts indicate post war, as does the clamp. the serial however is impossible. what I mean is that a serial starting with a 9 should indicate a 1949 date of manufacture. the problem is that frame was discontinued at the end of the 1947 model year. to me, your bike is either a 1946 or 1947, based on it's features and equipment.
one last photo request. there should be numbers on the back of the fork crown. they may indicate month and year.
Removed the paint from the fork crown tonight, no sign of a date stamp. Do you think the headbadge is correct?

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I'm not too knowledgeable on these early odd-ball badges, but that looks like a small store brand that Huffman built bikes for at one point. It's been there for a long time, and shows no signs of recent tampering.
 
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