I was scanning Craiglist for a carbon frame for an off-season race bike build and found this Firestone 500 II. Not the most collectible bike, but I REALLY thought it was cool an had potential.
Not exactly what I was looking for!
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Sweet find! 
I have a Firestone 500 too, it's pieced together with different parts :mrgreen:
http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=33181&hilit=a+day+track
I have a Firestone 500 too, it's pieced together with different parts :mrgreen: http://www.ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=6&t=33181&hilit=a+day+track
Thanks guys....I am really into the bike. I ended spending $80 on it. A little more than I was hoping, but I really wanted it. Only thing is I am now a little unsure what to do with it. Thinking about polishing it up, getting some nicer wheels and leaving it. Other side of me wants to do some super cool with it. Maybe a metal flake maroon with a tan color tank, fenders, trim.
Nice pics of the 500 at the track. Bike looks like it belongs there. Love the one from the back.
Nice pics of the 500 at the track. Bike looks like it belongs there. Love the one from the back.
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Well since it's not what you were looking for you can always send it to me. :mrgreen: Nice find. A buddy of mine has a green one.
I'd make a winter project out of it.
Disassemble it completely, clean everything, buff the paint back to a shine and reassemble.
Good find, is it Huffy (chain ring looks like one)?
Cheers,
Dr. T
Disassemble it completely, clean everything, buff the paint back to a shine and reassemble.
Good find, is it Huffy (chain ring looks like one)?
Cheers,
Dr. T
Yeah, based on the serial number it is a 1964 Huffy. It should be a fun way to spend some winter garage time. I haven't had much time since I got it home, but I stop by the garage and eye it a couple times a day checking things out
Was that on the Ohio craigslist somewhere? I saw one just like it for $85 but passed it up.
Yep...it was in Dayton....might have been the same one. I was looking at this and a Typhoon....this bike had more character and more appeal in my opinion....I am going to take some time and tear it down and see how she cleans up.
