Quick update!
Wanted to mention a unique feature of this bike. The seatpost binder bolt has a recess to allow the seatpost to be inserted in the seat tube. The seatpost also keeps the bolt from turning while tightening the nut.
Using a regular bolt will not allow the post to be inserted.
The back of the fork crown is stamped 129. This is my first Hufmann machine and not sure what that means. I think I read somewhere on the Cabe that it was the day of the year the bike was assembled? Maybe I'm mistaken but recall it has some meaning.
The 9 is kinda hard to see but it's there.
Hmm, let's see, seems like there was one other thing......
Barn paint removal is done!!
I think I may leave the red barn paint on the inside of the chainguard. Really happy the stripes on the rear fender are still pretty much there. The stripes between the ribs on the tank is masking tape to simulate the stripes I'm thinking of to help pull off using the fender light I have in mind.
Going to dry brush those stripes and the front fender stripes to match the rear. Then just need to dig out a wheelset for a quick mock up to put my mind at ease. Thanks again for stopping by!!