Bluebird Technical Discussion 1935-1937

[Whizzerpro]

The bike is a '36 model as evidenced by the serial as well as the thicker seat tube (second design) frame. V/r Shawn

1935 seat tube
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1936-7 seat tube
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Hi Shawn. I agree with you. Thanks.

 

[Whizzerpro]

Here is my bluebird project. I need help trying to identify my bird serial number. I see "A26761" but maybe i'm wrong.

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Here are more pictures

 

[Whizzerpro]

The bike is a '36 model as evidenced by the serial as well as the thicker seat tube (second design) frame. V/r Shawn

1935 seat tube
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1936-7 seat tube
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Thank you for the details.

 

[Whizzerpro]

Ok here is the tank door on my original 1935 bike. Notice the recess the knob sits in and the locating tabs underneath. I'd be interested to see other original doors especially from other years to see if they changed it up. V/r Shawn

Hi Shawn. I have this door but it’s missing the knob. I think this door is similar as yours. My bluebird is a 1936 but I don’t know if this door is correct for the bicycle. Is not going to be easy to find a knob like yours.

Regards, Rudy

 

[Velocipedist Co.]

N14099 0
B10
No spots under top tube
Narrow seat mast
No grease fittings on bottom bracket

 

[Jesse McCauley]

I think this saddle warrants an entry here in the Bluebird Technical files -
Discovered in a defunct TN hardware store.
The outer edge leather stitching was likely done in conjunction with the recovered nose area possibly at the very same hardware store.

 

[bikebozo]

Very nice ,

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Adding to this informative thread, with more info.. and even more to come. There's LOTS more that can be discussed here.. let's see what unique stuff you can share about Bluebirds!

Here's a "bent" New Departure Model D brake arm. Bent to clear the speedo basket on a '35.

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Serial number for this one.... N136443 and B10. Also notice a number 2, on its side superimposed on top of the 3 and 6.

 

[Dave Stromberger]

Adding to this informative thread, with more info.. and even more to come. There's LOTS more that can be discussed here.. let's see what unique stuff you can share about Bluebirds!

Here's a "bent" New Departure Model D brake arm. Bent to clear the speedo basket on a '35.

Has anyone else seen a brake arm bent to clear on a Bluebird? I am unsure if this is a factory thing, of if it's actually just bent! The reason for my confusion is that I vaguely recall having seen one like this before, but if I put a normal brake arm on the hub with the basket attached, it just BARELY clears... it would work.