1937 Huffman

[cds2323]

Did Huffman ever use that guard ( patina kind of matches ) if so could be a clue to badge?

Betting $ crows beak flew the coop at some point! not a huffman guard
looks to be prewar hockey...silver king and others

I have questions about the guard too. The guard appears to be painted the same metallic blue and is pinstriped. Appears to have been on the bike a long time. And for late 37 would the crows beak be correct or the mesh version? I have a crows beak in blue/red that is a perfect patina match. But I’m leaning towards the guard on the bike being original.

 

[cds2323]

@cyclingday , @THE STIG , @mrg

I do have that LaFrance badge. I’ve seen an Airflyte and a LaFrance that seem to share the same paint scheme on the fenders. I know it’s not a Dayton as I have a 37 Dayton in the same colors with a bottle cap badge that uses a different paint scheme on the fenders (the fork is also all red with a different dart). I think the paint scheme can also help narrow down which badges could have come on it.

 

[Kickstand3]

Forks look different from this angle

 

[rustjunkie]

Forks look different from this angle

looks like it might be a Schwinn fork...?

 

[cyclingday]

I was thinking the same thing.
The fork stamped 11/7 has the pyramidal shaped trussrod tangs that is a feature associated with the 1938 model year.
So this bike may have been considered a 1938 model by the factory or distributor?
Which also would mean that a “Crowsbeak” guard could have been a legitimate possibility?
But, with that said, the paint on that “ Hockey Stick” guard has me convinced that it’s original to the bike.
To collectorize it, put the matching crowsbeak on it.
To preserve it, keep the hockey stick on it.
Owners prerogative?

 

[cyclingday]

Here’s a few pages from the Polizzi book.

A few of the headbadge options.
Since it’s a blue bike, the National badge would be a stunner.

You’ve got to love John’s xerox machine.
Since it doesn’t appear to have a fender light hole, this twin Silveray option would be a classic?

Just to show, that a hockey stick type guard was not out of the realm of possibilities, they did equip some models that way.

But, I would assume that if a bike came equipped that way, then it most likely would’ve also had a basic fender light as well?

If I had found a bike like that, and just happened to already have the matching paint and patina “ Crow's beak” chainguard, then I would see that as a sign from God that it was meant to be. Lol!
Your options are grand!
National badge with the dual Silveray’s and a crows beak chainguard?
Oh, yeah!
Or,
Just enjoy it as it is, and have fun showing off your $200 hundred dollar Lima Ohio marketplace score.

Either way, it’s a cool bike man!

 

[Freqman1]

Looks like a Huffman paint scheme to me so no National or Dayton badge. G2 hub is 2nd qtr ‘37. Here is my ‘37 Model 4T.

 

[OSCAR...]

@cdsSIR!! WITH OR WITHOUT THE C.G.

I LIKE YOUR BEAUTIFUL BK./N.SCORE!!

 

[rustjunkie]

I have questions about the guard too. The guard appears to be painted the same metallic blue and is pinstriped. Appears to have been on the bike a long time. And for late 37 would the crows beak be correct or the mesh version? I have a crows beak in blue/red that is a perfect patina match. But I’m leaning towards the guard on the bike being original.

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sure enough looks orig huh
This is a "generic" guard as well isn't it:

 

[fordmike65]

I say leave it be! Looks original to me. Resist the urge to Collectorize!