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1942 Elgin Lightweight '' Victory'' Roadster

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HUFFMANBILL

Finally riding a big boys bike
I thought someone may like to see some pictures that I took this past May of my Columbia built 1942 Elgin Lightweight ''Victory'' Roadster. The pics were taken at the Military Vehicle Rally at Ripken Stadium, Aberdeen, MD. I love the simplicity and style of these WWII Lightweight Civilian Defense Bicycles. I own several of these, Elgin, Columbia, Schwinn and Huffman, but this is the only one that has those cool curvy front and rear fender braces.

Regards,
Bill

1942 Elgin Roadster @ MV Rally Ripken 5-9-18 2004-01-02 009.JPG


1942 Elgin Roadster @ MV Rally Ripken 5-9-18 2004-01-02 010.JPG


1942 Elgin Roadster @ MV Rally Ripken 5-9-18 2004-01-02 011.JPG


1942 Elgin Roadster @ MV Rally Ripken 5-9-18 2004-01-02 012.JPG
 
Is that a Westfield-built frame with pencil stays? Neat bikes.
Yes, the frame was produced by Westfield Manufacturing Co., for Sears, during March 1942 ( Frame date code is J3 ). Serial # G53334. ( From late 1941 - 1944 Westfield serial # prefix letter was G ).
 
What size are your rims and tires? I just picked up a Columbia with 27x1.50 that is a H8 1941.
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The rim and tire size on the Elgin are 26x1.375. I also have a Columbia ''Sports Tourist'' with a Frame code of H 12 ( Dec. 1941 ) Pearl Harbor month. The serial number dates to early 1942. The rim/tire size also 26x1.375.

Regards,
Bill
 
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