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1960's 64-65 Astro Flite, (Spaceliner, strato flight, Flightliner, Foremost, J.C. Higgins, SportCrest) Parts/opinions needed

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MrCrazyHair

Look Ma, No Hands!
Looking for the rear fender Reflector, Dash Knobs, Front Fender Emblem, Kickstand, Guts to Rear Light, Murray Light Decal,
Frame checker decal, Astro Flite Chain Guard Decal and probably the Inner Tank Battery Holder.
Debating keeping the color the way it is and just clear coat it to preserve the natural rustic look left from the sponge bath
or should I repaint it and repair the chrome on the headlight plastic housing? No kickstand left it roughed up a bit while knocking the
ends off of the handle grips. Low end flea market find/haggle for $80
What are your thoughts? Should I leave it rough and nostalgic or full revive? WWYD? Surely don't want to over do it too perfect.
The chrome came pretty clean, just as everyone says its PITA to remove the chrome clear coat.
Seems to need a slight spoke adjustment when riding. Original tubes and tires held air just fine.
Seems to be a specific model difficult to find intact. Seller picked it from sitting in an old barn for 30+ years
I know its an Astro Flite Murray, Huffy. However I don't know much else about it as in what retailer sold it vs serial number/parts
and any information to at all give. My numbers don't seem to line up exactly with other threads so just putting this out there.
Thanks everyone.
This is an amazing forum for bikes.
I have seen soo many nice specimens posted, congrats to all owners!
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Found this Murray 1963 catalogue. This bike is in it. So since the numbers don't match the other retailers key, this must mean it was only sold directly from the manufacturer themselves? Still designed by Schreckengost? There is in another older ad with the high riser Murray Wildcat and the Murray Le Mans
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