Jude's finds

[Wildcat]

Yes that's a 1953. A 43 would have a different dropout and chain wheel.
This is from an old thread here. It shows a mount on the chain stays. A whole bunch of good looking Huffys. I think all Huffmans came with a fender mount back then.

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/huffman-gallery.38026/

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Dropouts look like my Huffman Mainliner fork too.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

@Wildcat Just noticed but would I be correct in assuming my Huffman has the wrong crank in it? And would mine have come with one like shown here? I only ask because I have that crank in a bike I'm probably parting out and would like to make my Huffman a little more original if that is the case.

 

[Wildcat]

What year is your bike? Huffmans (Huffys) came with a couple of different chain wheel designs.

Here's a 56 Huffy from a thread here:

They thought it was a 46, but the decade is determined by the features.
https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/1946-huffman-built-hiawatha-confirmed-1956-model.103893/
So it probably is the correct chain wheel. It probably didn't come with a chain guard, so the aftermarket chain guard is the only thing added to your bike.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

What year is your bike? Huffmans (Huffys) came with a couple of different chain wheel designs.

Here's a 56 Huffy from a thread here:

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They thought it was a 46, but the decade is determined by the features.
https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/1946-huffman-built-hiawatha-confirmed-1956-model.103893/
So it probably is the correct chain wheel. It probably didn't come with a chain guard, so the aftermarket chain guard is the only thing added to your bike.

I was told it's a 1937 Huffman Mainliner when I got it. Head badge says "Mainliner" I assume it's closer to 1947. I'll get the serial number to be sure

 

[Wildcat]

I found a 55 Mainliner on the Cabe: Same chain ring and forks as yours.

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/1955-huffy-mainliner-how-much-is-it-worth.79527/

 

[Rustinkerer]

This series of Huffys are pretty strange! They came out postwar, and production continued all the way through 1958! The girl's version has the huge head tube, which makes it look like a '30s bike! They've caused plenty of confusion in the bike world. Schwinn was the only company to move away from rear facing dropouts after WWII, aside from a couple lightweight models. Westfield/Columbia and Snyder/Rollfast phased them out in the early '50s, using up leftovers for lower end models. CWC/AMF continued through '54, Murray into '55. Skip tooth chain went the same way. -Adam

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Scored a nice little tool box off FB Marketplace today

I think it’s a 1972 SK tool box…. I’m not sure if it’s any good, but it’s old and heavier than heck!!!!

It should help me straighten out this mess!!!

 

[Captain Awesome]

Scored a nice little tool box off FB Marketplace today

I think it’s a 1972 SK tool box…. I’m not sure if it’s any good, but it’s old and heavier as heck!!!!

It should help me straighten out this mess!!!
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Yearning for some pinstripes

 

[Jude Ephesus]

It’s now a stereo tool box!!!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Better!

 

[Oldbiscuit]

It’s now a stereo tool box!!!
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Stereo ? Looks more like surround sound !

 

[Jude Ephesus]

 

[MattiThundrrr]

That spark plug sticker should help you produce some winning bikes!

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Meh…..$20:

-got for the seat to put on the green step through.

It’s not exactly green, but closer than black, and a lot more comfortable (and cheaper) than the vintage green Schwinn saddles

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Scored a seat for the Raleigh

A little pricey, but cheaper than eBay.

Are those little metal bag holder inserts hard to come by? (Left side ‘bag slot’)

The leather is very dry and hard. I Am going to try to soften with a number of leather conditioners.

 

[Jude Ephesus]

Long story, but Baby Jude #3 (my Jonesey) got gifted a trip to go to Europe with her school/ senior class:

She got me a T-shirt from Monaco:

Post card in France:

And model scooter from Italy!

(She also got me a heavy, metal Benedictine Rosary From the Vatican, but it’s not really site related! )

 

[Jude Ephesus]

These just fell into my lap.

I guess I’m in a Raleigh phase.

I paid more than I wanted for the bikes, but if I was trying to buy this stuff in parts on eBay, I paid a fraction on that.

More pics of the bikes this weekend

The black one is a sprite I think?

And, this was at the sellers house: got a picture for @OddJob for some REAL patina!!!!!

 

[OddJob]

That Brooks saddle was worth the trip. Might need a bit of repair, but still cool.

Great truck...my bike might be rattier...

 

[twojs.bike]

Score!!