My first Huffman...

[Wards Guy..]

Wow! Just picked this 2 days ago.. all complete. Can anyone help with the date on the crank? Frame is 1934 from the straight stays. Basket is cool too! I'm not much into cleaning it up. Putting rubber on and riding......any help would be appreciated. Sincerely Fred

 

[catfish]

That's a good one to have.

 

[Wards Guy..]

 

[Wards Guy..]

 

[rustjunkie]

wow!
Luv it
@hoofhearted

 

[Freqman1]

So far I have figured no rhyme or reason to early Huffman numbers. The number shown above your serial I don't believe was put there at the factory but maybe some kind of owner I.D. or something. The stainless fenders are something of an anomaly on a LaFrance badged bike as the lit call for painted fenders. The Dayton badged bikes had stainless fenders but given that Huffman made less than 800 or so bikes the first year who knows. If you haven't seen the short article on these look at the top of the page and you will see an "ARTICLES" tab. V/r Shawn

 

[Wards Guy..]

Thanks for the information, Its my first to ever see or buy. It is extremely lightweight as well. I read on the Dayton being made lightweight. The long bars are my favorite since I haven't seen those very often. Would love a rack for the rear if anyone has one worn down like the bike. Thanks again!

 

[azbug-i]

great find!!!!!

 

[tripple3]

Super cool bike.
I love that you left it the way you got it. Baskets are very handy.
Enjoy the ride.