Blackout (Huffman??) bike greasy too!

[Wards Guy..]

Who needs a blackout build. A 26” bike with no headbadge or holes. Cool front fork. Straight frame with kickstand crank, seat and post, wheel with blackout hub and beat up fender $250 shipped

 

[Wards Guy..]

 

[stezell]

I'm going to say wartime Huffman, neat project bike, glwts! I know @New Mexico Brant was looking for one.
Sean

 

[Wards Guy..]

Thanks! Any info would be helpful..

 

[New Mexico Brant]

I am curious what the date code is on the back of the fork crown? Kindly, Brant

 

[Mercian]

Hi, as Brant knows, I'm just compiling details of wartime civillian Huffmans for publishing on CABE now.

H93937 is the earliest of the frames built to strict wartime regulations (no headbadge, H in front of serial number) I have noted yet.

It should have been built between June and December 1942. If it's the original fork, then the date code (two or three numbers, last one probably a 2 or 3) will help confirm this, and make the list more accurate.

I would also be interested to know if there is any further stamping covered by the oil under the serial number. Possibly a 1, possibly the year. Probably nothing.

Thanks for your help.

Best Regards,

Adrian

PS, it would not have had a chainguard, so one less piece to find!
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[Wards Guy..]

Thanks so much guys for the info. I have withdrawn it just so I can help investigate this. will clean up some grime and get back to you both with the info. Thanks again.. Fred

 

[Wards Guy..]

Late note: Also I got this from a friend, he let me know he has the blackout pedals, neck, bar and grips..

 

[Wards Guy..]