Late 40s Huffman?

[josh_from_ga]

So I picked up this bike a few weeks ago with my dad-in -law. After talking to a few people and looking at pic archives on nostalgic.net I'm thinking this is a 40s Huffman. However, I don't know a lot about them, so I was hoping one of the nice knowledgeable folk on here could help me narrow down a year and approximate value. SN is 178-3-9A11. I can take more pics on request.

 

[KJV]

1941

 

[josh_from_ga]

Thanks for the info!

 

[RustySprockets]

Huffman for sure, but I'm going to date it a little more recent, based on the relatively large rear dropout and use of a standard chain. I think these are hallmarks of a post-war bike...but I'm guessing right after. Maybe 1947-48?

The dropouts on my 1941 Huffman aren't blunt like yours at all...they're practically shaped like arrowheads.

 

[KJV]

Is the headbadge, missing?

 

[josh_from_ga]

Sadly yes. It's as we found it.

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Josh, is it a 26" or a 24"? The cross bar on my 48 hits closer to top tube at the seat tube.

Just askin'....just learnin'

Cheers!


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[josh_from_ga]

24"

 

[Dr. Tankenstein]

Ding!


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[KJV]

Looks like the head badge was riveted?
After getting a better look of your pics,
Most likely a ,1951 Huffy.
Here is a pic of my 1941 Huffman.