Huffman LaFrance?

[bentwoody66]

Just bought a LaFrance, Serial # A14449 with a 3 under it. Any idea what year this bike could be? The guy I bought it from says it's a '39 but every picture I see of a '39 has bigger looping truss rods and a curved bar from steering tube to hanger. It does have the 3 ribbed tank! I'm a little confused. thanks Ken

 

[Flat Tire]

Hey Ken, Check out this thread, looks like both type frames could be 39?

Don

http://www.thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=1162&highlight=serial+numbers

 

[37fleetwood]

could you post a photo or two?
Scott

 

[bentwoody66]

 

[bentwoody66]

Can anyone tell me what is supposed to be on this bike. I'd like to see some pictures to find out where to go with this resto. Thanks Ken

 

[Flat Tire]

Can anyone tell me what is supposed to be on this bike. I'd like to see some pictures to find out where to go with this resto. Thanks Ken

Hey Ken, I can tell ya where to go with that bike, go to your local UPS and ship it to me:eek: Just kiddin!

Are you going to restore it to original condition?

Don

 

[bentwoody66]

I'm going to try but I need input like paint colors, whats chrome and what isn't, accessories. Any information would be great. I'd like to find a chainguard thats affordable, anyone out there got one that needs repaired?, I like the challenge of fixin' other peoples junk.

 

[37fleetwood]

ok, here's what I came up with based on your photo:

this is from the 1939 Huffman catalog. The color options and trim are listed in the ad. yours looks to have been red with white trim. good luck on the chain guard! I have the reciept for $400.00 for the one on my 1939. also I don't think your's would have had one.
Scott

 

[bentwoody66]

No, but thanks for asking. I think right now I'm going to concentrate on restoring it. From what I've seen there aren't many of these bikes out there. Thanks Scott for the info, Don't know what we would do without you.

 

[37fleetwood]

you'd probably have to ride a Schwinn
let me know if you need anything else.
Scott