Where to find?

[JimRoy]

I restore approx 10-12 prewar bicycles a year and a few weeks ago I started my first 1943 Huffman G519 restoration. I have quickly learned that the wheels are darn hard to find. I have everything else except for a correct Persons seat and a bag. The frame is currently at my frame builders getting some repairs. JimRoy

 

[GPWPAT]

Yes, these are very hard to find. The only solution I have found is to build a set. You can find NOS military wheel. They are pricey. Expect between 2 to 300 for the pair. Get 10G spokes. Find some civilian hub and lace them up. Then keep looking for original military hubs. Last pair I saw sold for $900. I will have $500 into just a set of wheels once they are laced up. This using civilian prewar marrow hub drilled out for 10G spokes, and a Bendix heavy duty hub from a cycle truck or wizzer.

 

[rollfaster]

@johan willaert

 

[JimRoy]

Yes, these are very hard to find. The only solution I have found is to build a set. You can find NOS military wheel. They are pricey. Expect between 2 to 300 for the pair. Get 10G spokes. Find some civilian hub and lace them up. Then keep looking for original military hubs. Last pair I saw sold for $900. I will have $500 into just a set of wheels once they are laced up. This using civilian prewar marrow hub drilled out for 10G spokes, and a Bendix heavy duty hub from a cycle truck or wizzer.

Thanks. I should have listened to Mrs. JimRoy and kept walking when i saw the old military bike frame for $125 . I will have well over a grand in the restoration .

 

[Whitey1736]

How could you not buy it for that? I’d love to find a frame especially for that price.

Thanks. I should have listened to Mrs. JimRoy and kept walking when i saw the old military bike frame for $125 . I will have well over a grand in the restoration .[/QUO

Thanks. I should have listened to Mrs. JimRoy and kept walking when i saw the old military bike frame for $125 . I will have well over a grand in the restoration .

 

[JimRoy]

How could you not buy it for that? I’d love to find a frame especially for that price.

I couldn't walk by.

 

[johan willaert]

I will have well over a grand in the restoration .

A nicely restored 1943 G519 Huffman is easily worth 2 to 3K... So you're still good...

Have sent you a message regarding the rims...

 

[Coslett]

JimRoy -

I do have a correct Eclipse 'M' 36-10 rear hub, 36-10 front hub, and proper rims. I also have the seat frame and possibly the seat pan.

 

[JimRoy]

I should be done with my G519 tribute build in a couple of weeks. I completed the wheels today. The front wheel was easy to lace and true. Lacing the rear wheel Morrow hub was a beast. They are so nice I can't stop looking at them. I will mount the tires this weekend and post pictures. JimRoy

 

[JimRoy]

Wheels are done and drap