1940 Dayton Zephyr

[toyman]

Nice bike Fred.I didnt know that you had anything but motorized stuff.You going to Davenport?

 

[Junkman Bob]

Nice bike

 

[Pedals Past]

PM sent

 

[Club9343]

Any comments or questions about the Dayton you can get a hold of me at 773-919-0745, thanks Mark.

 

[Club9343]

 

[Club9343]

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This image is located just above the horn button on the tank.

 

[Freqman1]

I thought the Zephyr, and for sure the Dayton, decals looked suspect. A true Dayton level bike would have a Monark paisley chain ring. This bike is a Firestone "Airflex". As such it should have a different seat. The stem is a post war stem and it should have a Torrington "R" drop forged stem. I'm going to bet this has a "FBH" serial indicating a Firestone bike. Pictured below is Nick's slightly rougher identical twin of this bike with correct seat and stem. Everything on this bike is easily correctable and it is a very nice bike. GLWTS. V/r Shawn

 

[Club9343]

I thought the Zephyr, and for sure the Dayton, decals looked suspect. A true Dayton level bike would have a Monark paisley chain ring. This bike is a Firestone "Airflex". As such it should have a different seat. The stem is a post war stem and it should have a Torrington "R" drop forged stem. I'm going to bet this has a "FBH" serial indicating a Firestone bike. Pictured below is Nick's slightly rougher identical twin of this bike with correct seat and stem. Everything on this bike is easily correctable and it is a very nice bike. GLWTS. V/r Shawn

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Thank you for taking the time and comment on my bike. Your comments were very interesting.

Thanks Mark, Ride them don’t hide them!

 

[Club9343]

Thank you for taking the time and comment on my bike. Your comments were very interesting.

Thanks Mark, Ride them don’t hide them!

I will have the Dayton at the Arlington Heights show this Sunday.

For any questions or comments you can reach me at 773-919-0745, call or text.

Thanks Mark, Ride them don’t hide them !

 

[Kramai88]

I was fortunate enough to see this bike in person today. What a great bike! Would have loved to bring it home but was a little short. Thanks for letting me look it over Mark. Maybe next time I will take it with me.


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