57 or 58 Huffy Customliner tank bike

[subadrew]

Saw this on craigs a while ago. First was $250, then $175. Hadn't sold for a week so I lowballed him. Still think I paid too much (again) but this is my first legit tank bike. The light internals are there, but I had no batteries to try it =)

It needs everything done. Not really even rideable right now.

I'm hoping to try to restore the paint a little on the tank and guard. If I can do that I might not paint it... Then again I could make it a pretty sick rat (can you say widowmaker :lol: )

 

[halsencrew]

hot bro

 

[scrumblero]

IDK man, i think I'd pay $150 for it... I love the jet on the tank, thats just soo cool 8)

is that tape on the nose of the seat? or is it like a Mesinger thing?

 

[subadrew]

it's tape on the pedals and seat. don't know what's up with that, but it'll be getting a new seat anyway.

the cl listing is still up. ha http://boulder.craigslist.org/bik/1931543365.html

 

[skillsthebarber]

can you take a closer pic of the Jet, its a pretty cool graphic

 

[subadrew]

 

[tinworth]

That's a sweet ride! Love the graphics

 

[subadrew]

still workin on this thing but I might be able to get it back together tonight =)

The quill was rusted to the fork and it looks like someone tried to tighten the headset by tightening the quill until it buldged a section of the steerer tube =/. pretty sure it's still strong enough. Stem was rusted to the steerer but I eventually got it out (creaking and moaning). Then the top headset bolt was REALLY stuck. ended up resting the frame on a table and putting the headset bolt with fork into the vise. 3 foot breaker bar between the fork legs and it finally budged. Bent the headset bolt a bit but I think I got it bent back enough to still work =).

All the bearings looks pretty good. I soaked them in simple green and am re-greasing with fresh stuff before re-assembly.

I decided to just get it back together and riding before I paint it. The frame paint really is crap and most of the chainguard lettering washed off with just soap and water. I do want to try to keep the tank graphics though so we'll see what I come up with... down the road.

 

[Spokeshave]

Are you going to change wheels and tires? Some fat cruiser would look cool.
Yeah the seat has to go. What color are you thinking of painting it?

 

[uneasy rider]

Quote: "most of the chainguard lettering washed off with just soap and water". yep, some of that old stuff is pretty weak. that is a cool bike, not a bad deal at all. looking forward to seeing what you do with it...

 

[subadrew]

Looks like I can't fit normal 26x2.125 tires on it without rubbing =( Bummer. That'd help the looks a lot.

I tossed on an 8 button seat for the time being but still haven't taken it for a spin. I lost the two screw that hold the front light on somehow so i guess I'll be making a run to Ace sometime. The light did clean up very well though but I'm still not sure it works.

I don't have a black bike in my collection and I'm kind of thinking of going in that direction if I paint it.

<EDIT> Woot! Found the two screws over lunch. Bummer it looks like we're getting snow tonight, otherwise I'd try to take it for a cruise.