1960s huffy mainliner?

[Chevrolet_1954]

Hey all.....new member here. I just bought this huffy cruiser. I dont know much about it. It looks like 1960s and im thinking huffy mainliner? Wondering if you guys can help me out identifying this one thanks

 

[partsguy]

Hey all.....new member here. I just bought this huffy cruiser. I dont know much about it. It looks like 1960s and im thinking huffy mainliner? Wondering if you guys can help me out identifying this one thanks

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Hey,

That is a 1962-63 Huffman-built bicycle. Can I see a picture of the top of the rack PLEASE? I want to see the logos (what's left of them)

 

[partsguy]

That unmistakable purple paint makes me think this is a rare Dayton-badged middleweight bicycle. Huffman was the parent company of Dayton, and Huffman bicycles (both later merged into "Huffy")

 

[Chevrolet_1954]

Hey,

That is a 1962-63 Huffman-built bicycle. Can I see a picture of the top of the rack PLEASE? I want to see the logos (what's left of them)

Heres the rear rack

 

[Chevrolet_1954]

That unmistakable purple paint makes me think this is a rare Dayton-badged middleweight bicycle. Huffman was the parent company of Dayton, and Huffman bicycles (both later merged into "Huffy")

I tried to uncover residue on bottom of bike and it seems to be red paint.

 

[partsguy]

I tried to uncover residue on bottom of bike and it seems to be red paint.

It could be a 1962 model. The chainguard graphic would be correct for that year. I just haven't seen it in the 1963 catalog. I have uploaded the entire catalog for '63 here: http://thecabe.com/forum/media/albums/1963-huffy-dealer-catalog.1917/

The rack on this was from 1962-63 only. So, assuming it is original to the bike, I do not need the serial number to I.D. the year.

There is a 1962 catalog on eBay right now. I just don't have a need to buy it myself:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/VINTAGE-196...686447?hash=item211fc15bef:g:dMIAAOSw-jhUFwnd

 

[partsguy]

The Mainliner was a Huffy model going back to the early 1950's. It is possible that 1962 was the last model year. The frame looks purple, and purple was used primarily on Dayton's and kid's bikes. I'm intrigued by this find honestly.

 

[Chevrolet_1954]

The Mainliner was a Huffy model going back to the early 1950's. It is possible that 1962 was the last model year. The frame looks purple, and purple was used primarily on Dayton's and kid's bikes. I'm intrigued by this find honestly.

Oh ok thanks for the info i appreciate it

 

[partsguy]

You're welcome! What are your plans for it?

 

[Chevrolet_1954]

You're welcome! What are your plans for it?

Well i just greased bearings and put new white wall tires so just leaving it as is, probablybad a few things to it thats it