Fred Green
Finally riding a big boys bike
Hello All,
In a couple of weeks I will be picking up a Huffman G519 Serial Number 51874. I plan on restoring it or at least stabilizing it.
I have read all of the threads in the military section and am amazed at the depth of knowledge here. I am wondering about the configuration that it should be in when I am finished. I have read about pedal changes, seat changes, grip changes and a multitude of other things about this style of bike changing during production during the war. With all of this knowledge I was wondering how my bike would have looked coming out of the factory in 1942.
Here are some of the questions that I have:
1. PEDALS- What style of pedals would have been on it? Rubber/Wood?
2. BELL- Did it come with an issue bell? Who manufactured these?
3. LIGHT- From what I see , it came with a flat top non-embossed 'Delta Winner' front light, Is there a comparable civilian model I could use if I can't find an original?
4.GRIPS- I have read that the first issue bikes came with black rubber grips and then they changed to Green plastic. Which style would be probable for this serial number
5.TOOL BAGS- The million dollar question, I see that this is probably the hardest item to find. Are there any reproductions being made?? What is the going price for an original?
6. HUB MARKINGS- I have seen in the threads that the hubs are marked in a specific way. Is there a chart or listing for the entire war?
Thanks for looking at this thread. This will probably be quite rebuild for me and I prefer to get it right the first time. I am sure that it will be quite some time before I get a lot of the accessories and understand that. I have visited the Repro pages that other have posted and have a manual coming . I see that http://www.bergerwerke.com/ is right in my backyard. and am looking to establish some contact with these guys in the near future. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Fred
Sparta
In a couple of weeks I will be picking up a Huffman G519 Serial Number 51874. I plan on restoring it or at least stabilizing it.
I have read all of the threads in the military section and am amazed at the depth of knowledge here. I am wondering about the configuration that it should be in when I am finished. I have read about pedal changes, seat changes, grip changes and a multitude of other things about this style of bike changing during production during the war. With all of this knowledge I was wondering how my bike would have looked coming out of the factory in 1942.
Here are some of the questions that I have:
1. PEDALS- What style of pedals would have been on it? Rubber/Wood?
2. BELL- Did it come with an issue bell? Who manufactured these?
3. LIGHT- From what I see , it came with a flat top non-embossed 'Delta Winner' front light, Is there a comparable civilian model I could use if I can't find an original?
4.GRIPS- I have read that the first issue bikes came with black rubber grips and then they changed to Green plastic. Which style would be probable for this serial number
5.TOOL BAGS- The million dollar question, I see that this is probably the hardest item to find. Are there any reproductions being made?? What is the going price for an original?
6. HUB MARKINGS- I have seen in the threads that the hubs are marked in a specific way. Is there a chart or listing for the entire war?
Thanks for looking at this thread. This will probably be quite rebuild for me and I prefer to get it right the first time. I am sure that it will be quite some time before I get a lot of the accessories and understand that. I have visited the Repro pages that other have posted and have a manual coming . I see that http://www.bergerwerke.com/ is right in my backyard. and am looking to establish some contact with these guys in the near future. Any and all help is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
Fred
Sparta