Westfield-Columbia

[57pack]

Hello, New to the group and thank you for the add!
I was given a 1937 Westfield 26” girls bicycle by neighbors would said it belonged to the grandmother.
I put the bike back together and functional. Had to chisel the petrified original tires of the rims! New tubes, liners, and tires. A good cleaning and some oil and it’ll be very nice.
I was wondering if there may be a tank available for the bike? I’ve seen photos on the internet with small tank installed.
Any leads on one would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Is the picture of your bike; if not, what does your bike look like?
There are some reproductions that may require some fitting to make work.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/223420592090/

 

[57pack]

Hi , the photo I posted in the previous post isn’t mine. I apologize for forgetting to mention the photo was for a reference as to the tank I’d like to find.

 

[57pack]

The Bike I’m working on is very similar to the one in the photo. I believe the photo to be a 1941 and mine is a 1937 model.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

By fitting, I was referring to the case when the notches in the tank might not coincide with the support bar between the main tubes.
The existing notches might have to be elongated (or new notches might have to be cut away) if they do not line-up.
Since the holes may mostly be hidden by the 1" tubes, fitting might work.
One key dimension might be the height of the head tube.

Maybe another member may have experience on whether such repos are ever a "drop-in" accessory or not.
I'll have to double-check my 1932-K; don't recall if I tested the fit on that frame, (probably I did and it didn't).

 

[lgrinnings]

Sent you a PM.

 

[57pack]

Sent you a PM.

Hi Lester, I can do PayPal for you. Happy to get this Westfield back together after all these years, thanks for your help.
Lady who owned it was a sweet gal. It probably had been sitting in their barn for fifty or more years.
I’ll check it out and see if it needs anything more. Thank you again
Bill

 

[old hotrod]

Sounds like you sourced a tank...if there are issues, I may have one available...

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[57pack]

Hello, Yes, thank you. I believe Lester has one available. If things get mucked up, I’ll be in touch. Thanks for the reply!

 

[fordmike65]

Can we see pics of your bike?