Surviving Huffy Radio Bikes?

[partsguy]

Out of curiosity, of the 8,500 built between 1955 and 1956, how many Huffy Radio Bikes are known to still exist today? Can we get a headcount with pics and serial numbers?

My curiosity is getting the better of me.

 

[Thonyv1974_]

@Onewheelsqueel has a unrestored one. .

 

[partsguy]

The only thing I can confirm is that 8,500 were built in 1955 and 1956. I only have seen 1955 models.

Let's say 20% survived in any condition. That means that 1,700 are left worldwide.

 

[partsguy]

Serial number:

5H309640 - 1955, red, single speed. Missing tuning knob, battery cover, and light. Total restoration required.

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[partsguy]

Serial number:

5H075871 - 1955, blue, two speed. Missing antenna and tuner knob. In process of mild restoration.

 

[partsguy]

A potential 1957 model has surfaced. A very rare bike, serial number is OH679837, which appears to be a 1960 serial number. Very odd, but consistent with the chainguard and fork graphics. No Radiobikes are featured in the 1959 or 1960 catalogs.

 

[Freqman1]

Well the precedence has already been established to have registries as stickies so maybe you could start a Radio Bike Registry. Other registries could include the '59 White Corvette, '37 & '38 RMS, Dayton Safeties & Super Streamlines, Bluebirds, Aerocycles, etc....

 

[vincev]

5 speed corvettes.A nice registry is already made.It should be a sticky.

 

[partsguy]

Well the precedence has already been established to have registries as stickies so maybe you could start a Radio Bike Registry. Other registries could include the '59 White Corvette, '37 & '38 RMS, Dayton Safeties & Super Streamlines, Bluebirds, Aerocycles, etc....

Good idea, Shawn! I just am not sure how to make it a "sticky".

I think once this gets off the ground, I would like to have everything saved or typed up like a spreadsheet, instead of having individual posts when each one is registered. Not sure yet how to incorporate that into a forum post.

 

[Freqman1]

A mod would have to create the "Sticky". Personally I think there should be a separate section for registries. There would also have to be some ground rules such as pic and serial number at a minimum. V/r Shawn