Well since this is my fist post, let me start with an introduction,
My name is Ernest Williams, I hail from a bustling suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I'm 26 and have been interested in vintage bicycles for about 3 years after picking up a few while dumpster diving.
This bicycle has been in my family for many years, it belonged to my mother's uncle Ernie, for whom I'm named. I have always wanted to restore it and now have the time and means to begin such an extensive project.
I found this bike when we moved back to the family house, it was outside, behind our shed covered in vines and was almost invisible when I discovered it. I'm hoping someone here can help me identify enough to get me started. I have done several hours of research and so far I cant seem to find much. What I do know is that the Rear Hub is stamped "Departure Model D" and the bracket is stamped with "N.D.". Additionally the Fenders and Peddles were manufactured by "Wald Manufacturing". the serial number is at least partially intact and its numbers combined with the release date for the Hub and the Wald manufacturing parts place this bike's manufacturing date sometime around 1934.
the Badge and Handle bars are missing, Im also not sure if it ever had a chain guard, at least there seems to be no holes where one was once mounted. I believe the S/N is B 483404. I have several pictures if more are required. any help would be greatly appreciated.
My name is Ernest Williams, I hail from a bustling suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
I'm 26 and have been interested in vintage bicycles for about 3 years after picking up a few while dumpster diving.
This bicycle has been in my family for many years, it belonged to my mother's uncle Ernie, for whom I'm named. I have always wanted to restore it and now have the time and means to begin such an extensive project.
I found this bike when we moved back to the family house, it was outside, behind our shed covered in vines and was almost invisible when I discovered it. I'm hoping someone here can help me identify enough to get me started. I have done several hours of research and so far I cant seem to find much. What I do know is that the Rear Hub is stamped "Departure Model D" and the bracket is stamped with "N.D.". Additionally the Fenders and Peddles were manufactured by "Wald Manufacturing". the serial number is at least partially intact and its numbers combined with the release date for the Hub and the Wald manufacturing parts place this bike's manufacturing date sometime around 1934.
the Badge and Handle bars are missing, Im also not sure if it ever had a chain guard, at least there seems to be no holes where one was once mounted. I believe the S/N is B 483404. I have several pictures if more are required. any help would be greatly appreciated.
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