Assistance in Identifying Abandoned Bicycle, 1950 Columbia?

[AccessoriesMIA]

I recently acquired a “nice” project for myself to work on in what free time I have. When I was inspecting it for what I would need to buy/do, I was unable to identify the maker so couldn’t figure out what parts I needed. I was told by the man who found it in a creek that it is probably a Columbia, however the frame doesn’t properly match that. I was wondering if anyone was able to identify this bicycle?

Note: I will probably be sending it off to have the rust removed, as I do not have a large anough space to make an electrolysis tank for it.

 

[ian]

I recently acquired a “nice” project for myself to work on in what free time I have. When I was inspecting it for what I would need to buy/do, I was unable to identify the maker so couldn’t figure out what parts I needed. I was told by the man who found it in a creek that it is probably a Columbia, however the frame doesn’t properly match that. I was wondering if anyone was able to identify this bicycle?

Note: I will probably be sending it off to have the rust removed, as I do not have a large anough space to make an electrolysis tank for it.

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Gonna be a good ride for you to bring back. How about Boiled linseed oil, service the rest and ride it?
I'm sure someone will chime in with the builder and date of build. Good luck.

 

[mrg]

Post war Huffman built, who knows what it was badged as?

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Looks like the model that did not sport a tank, as the truss tube does not touch the top tube about the seat tube mast.

I’ve seen some Western Flyer bicycles (competitive model) like that, but maybe some earlier (see forks) Huffy bikes were of the same style (promotional model).

 

[Mercian]

Hi, @AccessoriesMIA

The serial number was on the bottom of the bottom bearing. If still readable, it wold help date the bike.

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[AccessoriesMIA]

Hi, @AccessoriesMIA

The serial number was on the bottom of the bottom bearing. If still readable, it wold help date the bike.

Best Regards,

Adrian

Sadly it isn’t at the moment, but once I get the rust removed inside out, I can send a photo. Currently in contact with some people who can do the rust removal and repair the rear fender.

 

[AccessoriesMIA]

Post war Huffman built, who knows what it was badged as?

Thank you for the tip, I found this beautiful set of images. There is the possibility that this was a standard men’s bike, but if I will be restoring it, I might go full out and bring it into this condition. The frame bend on the bottom matched the one on my frame!

Thank you, Asa

 

[Freqman1]

I wouldn’t use that bike as a template for an accurate restoration-a lot of wrong there. Also you are starting with a pretty rough specimen and even if this was a near mint original wouldn’t have a lot of value. Just something to consider as you move forward.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Looks like the model that did not sport a tank, as the truss tube does not touch the top tube about the seat tube mast.

I’ve seen some Western Flyer bicycles (competitive model) like that, but maybe some earlier (see forks) Huffy bikes were of the same style (promotional model).

The tank like on that Firestone won't fit without some cutting and welding.

 

[AccessoriesMIA]

Post war Huffman built, who knows what it was badged as?

Thank you for the tip, I found this beautiful set of images. There is the possibility that this was a standard men’s bike, but if I will be restoring it, I might go full out and bring it into this condition. The frame bend on the bottom matched the one on my frame!

Thank you, Asa