Picked this bike up last fall and intend to bring it back to life. I’m curious if anybody could verify the year. Rear hub says patented 1937. Would that be correct. Also could anybody tell me if all parts look original. ThaHis.
I'm assuming that the 'V' is an extraneous mark and that the serial number is actually 41608A. The'A' suffix was only used for a very short period from October 01, 1949, to December 31, 1949. The frame does look like the new style introdced for the 1950 model year , but the head badge looks incorrect. The rear hub would be correct but it looks like an incorrect, chrome plated rim. The saddle is a later replacement and based on their relative lack of patina, the pedals would also appear to have been replaced. Better pictures would help.
I'm assuming that the 'V' is an extraneous mark and that the serial number is actually 41608A. The'A' suffix was only used for a very short period from October 01, 1949, to December 31, 1949. The frame does look like the new style introdced for the 1950 model year , but the head badge looks incorrect. The rear hub would be correct but it looks like an incorrect, chrome plated rim. The saddle is a later replacement and based on their relative lack of patina, the pedals would also appear to have been replaced. Better pictures would help.