1933 Westfield Columbia

[BenjaminKeith55]

Hi all!
I am working on restoring a 1933 Westfield Columbia bicycle that was my grandfathers. I have the bicycle all disassembled and I am now in the process or stripping and cleaning parts. My question is where can I find the proper tires and possibly a new chain for this bicycle?! Any tips and help with this is very much appreciated!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Westfield also used that chain ring sprocket on some of their bicycles built as Hawthorne Flyers for Montgomery Ward. But maybe not for that special year. MW badges also have the horizontal (side) mounting holes, (perhaps narrower than for a Columbia badge).

 

[piercer_99]

Just clean and service your chain, unless it is stretched, you should be okay.

NOS chains come up for sale occasionally, figure 100 to 150 usd for one.

Robert Dean makes tires.

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"Robert Dean Tires
28 x 1 1/2" ribbed tread and 28 x 1-3/4” smooth tread tires for sale. They are $150-175 each includes shipping.
Robert Dean Sr.
628 Jefferson St.
Saint Albans, WV 25177
They are black, red or white, 4 ply , no name or size on side wall
Hours are 5 PM - 9 PM EST M-F and 9 AM - 9 PM Saturday. 304-722-3115"

 

[SKPC]

Are these not transitional 28"-er all-metal clinchers? I understand there are clincher tires you can purchase for them.