Bicycle collection

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Tue Apr 07, 2015 5:48 am

Hi wc56daveyboy, thanks for the compliment. Let me think about that for a bit. I'll be in touch.
Bob


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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Tue Aug 16, 2016 7:55 am

Recently added to my collection - 1942 Westfield Columbia Compax Model F-92 H serial # G 58512 A

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Johan WILLAERT » Tue Aug 16, 2016 10:28 am

Great example! Is the marking on the rear fender original??
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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Tue Aug 16, 2016 1:42 pm

Johan, unfortunately no. The unit markings on the rear fender are those of my unit when I was in the service. I usually paint this on if I can't find any original markings to the item.
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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Wed Sep 05, 2018 10:16 am

Hello wc56daveyboy, a while back you asked if I would be selling my BSA paratrooper bicycle...well, I'm thinking of sell it along with my G519 army bicycles. I can be reached at 508-954-4833 or email at peep4x4@hotmail.com if you are still interested.
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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by wc56daveyboy » Wed Sep 05, 2018 4:54 pm

Really? I thought you would never part with that baby!

I'll
Call you or text for more pics.

darn that's a nice bike for sure

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Jean Georges » Fri Sep 07, 2018 3:05 am

Hello From France

Nice bike collection Congrats

I am looking for one original kwick stand for my Huffman

Any idea where i could have a chance to buy one ?

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Sun Sep 09, 2018 3:21 am

Hello Jean, thanks. That kick stand for the Huffman is certainly a different breed. You don't see them pop up that often. I don't have any extras at the present.

Keep looking my friend.
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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Jean Georges » Sun Sep 09, 2018 4:02 am

Thanks Bob
jeep gp ford 14949
jeep vep ford 6088
jeep gpa ford amphibious
M8 ford
dodge wc 56 command car
dodge wc 53 carry all
Gmc dukw amphibious
Gmc 352 shelter
Gmc 353
Sherman M 4 A1
Stuart M3
Chaffee M24
Hellcat M 1
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Harley wla 43
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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Sun Sep 23, 2018 8:03 am

Thank you Red Cross184,
The G519 Columbia and Huffman have been updated with more original parts added since the photos was taken. Pretty much 100% correct now. Will post pictures when I have a chance.
Bob

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Tue Oct 26, 2021 7:11 am

Hi Alex, let me know if you need more pictures.
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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by ericsattic » Fri Oct 29, 2021 10:15 am

Travelfix wrote:
Wed Oct 06, 2010 7:20 am
The BSA folding paratrooper bicycle...included the very rare tool pouch with tools and tire pump (very rare items and often missing) I've seen the tool pouch with tools sell on ebay for $300. to $450. alone. Finding a hand pump is like hitting megabucks.
Love these bikes but had to draw a line with regard to collecting things (I have 3 Harley WLAs). What caught my attention here is discussion of air pumps. Can't see them clearly in your pictures. I am familiar with the WLA air pumps but for years have had 2 others I never been able to identify. Both are all original, have military OD paint, were said to be vintage WWII. One unidentified pump is very similar to the late / long WLA air pump in many respects including length (16+ inches) but has subtle differences including a different style pump handle (bigger) and different thread pitch for the air hose to screw into pump body. Now, pictures attached to my message here are the second smaller air pump which interestingly has the same thread pitch for the air hose as the other longer unidentified one (not pictured). It's only 12 inches long though the pics show it next to a metric yard stick. It has a unique grooved pump handle but only identification marks I can see are "MPC Made in England" on the metal near the air hose nozzle. Could the pump pictured be for a WWII military bicycle? Don't want to hijack the thread topic here so maybe I will start a new one elsewhere if this pic is NOT a bicycle air pump. Thanks
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Harley Davidson 42WLA Type VI (current project)

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by Travelfix » Sat Oct 30, 2021 7:36 am

Hi Eric, I don't believe this "made in England" pump was ever used on the US G519 bikes. I have one on my BSA bicycle. The US bikes used a Bridgeport #12 if my memory serves me right. Best to start another thread. Bob

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Re: Bicycle collection

Post by mutt » Fri Jan 20, 2023 8:15 am

does anyone out there have one of these pumps for sale? I need one just like that. Or what is the make and model number of that pump?


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