Like previous years the catalog only list the Zep in black and white although both blue and red bikes with white trim are found as well. While there are small differences between the fenders and other things on the ’39 models the maker (Snyder or CWC) can be determined the same way as a ’38 model although the serial for a CWC bike will likely start with either a “D” or “E”. Like the ’38 models the Zep will have the external fork lock and be fully equipped. Similar models used this frame but the Zep frame will have two holes on the bar under the tank to mount the battery tray (pic) whereas the other models will not have these holes. The frame for the ’39 Zep uses a double bar design. The bikes could also be equipped with either “streamlined” handlebars or “steerhorn” handlebars and also a two speed was available. This fork was optional so you will find Zeps made by both Snyder and CWC equipped with either truss or spring forks. To complicate things even further though Wards sold bikes (not just Zeps) with the, new for ’39, CWC shockmaster fork (pic). For 1939 Wards again used both Snyder and CWC products.
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