Trying to ID this find.

[leylandauto]

Thanks everyone for any help on IDing this bike that appears to be prewar. Here are a few pictures that seem to point to things that are maker specific. it came out of the attic of a multi`generational farm. I love the Goodyear Airwheel tires.

Carl French
Alfred, Maine

 

[bentwoody66]

Huffman

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[leylandauto]

I'm standing back from it until I can get a better feel for what is the right thing to do with the bike. Lots want me to paint it and put it on the front yard with a basket of flowers as is so common these days. I want to get it to the right place or person.

 

[bentwoody66]

Maybe 53????

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[leylandauto]

There is such a difference in the front sprocket and chainguard though from the Huffys of that time though

 

[GTs58]

There is such a difference in the front sprocket and chainguard though from the Huffys of that time though

The chain ring is not original to the bike?

 

[leylandauto]

Thanks for the reply and picture. That is definitely The same frame. Ref the chain ring and guard, I guess the owner/kid decided to do some customization. So, early 50's Huffy is the answer. Thanks for the help everyone!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Huffman made bicycles for Western Auto stores at one time, among others. Did you mention a 'Maineliner' badge in another thread?
I forget what those chainrings or front sprockets looked like, for which years, if different.

That is definitely The same frame.

Looks more like a 24" frame size, (distance between head and truss tubes); same fits-sooner safety frame style.
Huffman-built bicycles may be dated by serial number by the way, not sure about smaller frames tho.
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/huffman-serial-number-project.1162/
Original wrap-around chain guards may have been cumbersome due to size/bulk, and having two sides to possibly rub against moving parts.

 

[leylandauto]

Thank you very much Archie. I'm taking it to work in the AM to look at it more and I will check the serial numbers against this link.

 

[Freqman1]

You may find this more helpful than sifting through those pages. V/r Shawn

https://vintageamericanbicycles.com/index.php/serial-number-lists/