60's? monark?

[ezernut9mm]

just picked this up today and have no idea what year it might be. the seller wasn't sure either. i tried looking for serial numbers on the web with no luck. it appears to be pretty original, but i am still a rookie. thanks for any help.
serial no. 1H763129

 

[ratina]

Looks Huffy built. If the numbers are the same as Huffman it could be a 61

 

[ezernut9mm]

thank you ratina. these are a little harder to research than schwinns.

 

[dogdart]

Looks Huffy built. If the numbers are the same as Huffman it could be a 61

I agree . Nice find .

 

[roadmaster]

1967 Huffy built for sure and oddly marked as a Monark, although I do not know if that ties in with Monark built bicycles. It would be like putting a Cadillac badge on a Cavilier. The first number, after the letter of the ser# 1H763129 is 7 and I have a 61' Huffy built JCH with same chainring but different guard, leading me to believe 1967 to be accurate. I think they changed the chainring a year or two later.

Cool bike and looks in rather descent condition.

 

[dogdart]

Huffy bought Monark in 1957 , and continued to sell bikes badged as Monark . Also I believe the first # in vin determines year , weather it's before or after t "H".

 

[ezernut9mm]

thanks for the info so far guys, i still haven't had any luck searching for similar bikes or a serial no. this 61 galaxie seems similar as far as bars, tray, seat, fenders, chainring, and kickstand. still, i'd like to find more info on it.
i cleaned it today. i think it was the first time the old bike had seen soap and water in some time. cleaned up nice.

 

[udallcustombikes]

It is a 61 Huffy built.

OldRoads.com - Menotomy Vintage Bicycles Huffy Serial Numbers

Determining a Huffy's age requires two steps: The last digit of the year of manufacture can be determined by the first digit of the serial number. Then you have to look for other characteristics to determine the decade of manufacture.
Example: Your serial number starts with "5" Your cycle has 26 x 1.75 tires Your cycle has a built in tank

This would be a cycle manufactured in 1965

 

[ezernut9mm]

thanks.

 

[roadmaster]

Funny, this is a 61' Huffy with an obvious different chainguard. Guess they put different chainguards on their bikes sold under the J.C. Higgins nameplate.