100 year old kids bike - can anyone identify?

[pdx_racer]

This bike belong to my 86 year old neighbor who gave it to me before he passed 12-15 years ago. It was his first bike that he had as a small child and he kept it his entire life. I would love to get some more information on it if anyone is familiar with the manufacturer, model name, etc.

Thanks,
Rob
Portland, Oregon

 

[Drosentreter]

That thing is awesome. I don’t have the info you’re looking for, but I love it. I’d love to have it if you decide to sell.

 

[Freqman1]

A typical sidewalk bike. I think maybe Gendron but @cr250mark @ridingtoy or @Oldbikes may be able to help. V/r Shawn

 

[Archie Sturmer]

The parts of the 2-piece crank and chain tensioner screws and studs look kind of like Colson (or Worthington, before 1917); but Colson was not the only manufacturer to use lug joints on their frames.

 

[ridingtoy]

Is there a hole pattern or even an outline on the head tube where a badge may have been attached? A small detail like that could help narrow down the manufacturer. Pretty neat that the gentleman kept his childhood bicycle for nearly his entire life.

Dave

 

[cr250mark]

I’d shoot for 1930-33
Colson fairy
EArlier 1927-29 used rear strap frame style incorporating tube on front head , upper lower portions
Lugging and chainring look pretty textbook
Also tall wishbone rear stays and smaller to scale front wheel swooped fork combo
Always looked a little off to me ( wrong wheel , bent missing something)
Only a opinion here , always fond of the juvenile collection

mark

 

[pdx_racer]

I’d shoot for 1930-33
Colson fairy
EArlier 1927-29 used rear strap frame style incorporating tube on front head , upper lower portions
Lugging and chainring look pretty textbook
Also tall wishbone rear stays and smaller to scale front wheel swooped fork combo

I’d shoot for 1930-33
Colson fairy
EArlier 1927-29 used rear strap frame style incorporating tube on front head , upper lower portions
Lugging and chainring look pretty textbook
Also tall wishbone rear stays and smaller to scale front wheel swooped fork combo
Always looked a little off to me ( wrong wheel , bent missing something)
Only a opinion here , always fond of the juvenile collection

mark

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Thanks Mark, Do you think the different wheel sizes were standard for this bike or were they swapped out at a later point?

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[cr250mark]

My hunch by the long axle bolt sticking out past Nut pretty extensively on front wheel
Is that front wheel had been replaced at one point

mark

 

[pdx_racer]

My hunch by the long axle bolt sticking out past Nut pretty extensively on front wheel
Is that front wheel had been replaced at one point

mark

Any advice on where/how to start on a restoration or preservation project on this. What's the first step to deal with the surface rust on the frame?

 

[ridingtoy]

My hunch by the long axle bolt sticking out past Nut pretty extensively on front wheel
Is that front wheel had been replaced at one point

mark

Plus, the front wheel noticeably is a smaller diameter with welded spokes. The rear wheel has spokes and nipples.

Dave