What Did I Get Myself Into

[bthoff]

This old Columbia step through has been on the Boston Craigslist one town over from me for months. Seller finally made it clear any offer would be considered so I threw the price of two frozen pizzas at him to keep it off the scrap heap and he said deal. I don't know its age or anything about it. He says 40s/50s but I tend to think 50s.

I've mostly worked on English 3 speeds and Schwinn lightweights. Is this a bike to clean up? Part out? I haven't seen it in person yet.

 

[bthoff]

And I realize this prob belongs in the balloon tires section - perhaps a mod can reclassify for me? Sorry

 

[Gully]

I's say you got a pretty good deal! I like the paint design on these.

 

[Oilit]

That bike's in good shape, especially for the price! It looks like there's a black-out torque arm on the rear hub, so I'd guess mid-to late '40's.

 

[ditchpig]

New Cabe currency: $ 1-10 frozen pizzas.... You scored a nice unmolested example... great deal! Enjoy!

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Good deal

 

[Rivnut]

Rear facing rear forks, riveted fender braces - prewar?

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Westfield serial numbers are documented and well-understood.
Is it a 24” wheeled juvenile bicycle?

 

[bthoff]

Westfield serial numbers are documented and well-understood.

I'll report back when I get a look at the serial.

 

[DaGasMan]

Is that a license plate or something on the back mud guard?
She looks like an early 40's war time Columbia. Nice Persons
seat, Westfield side stand, ball end grips are there and the
chain guard is missing. But it's the New Departure blackout
rear hub that has me convinced it's war time production.
The serial number will prove the year she was made. Great score.