Firestone Cruiser Identification?

[PeterScherer]

I went prowling in a gentleman's barn today and wound up purchasing 3 new bicycles; one of them is a Westpoint brand Muscle-Bike and I really don't need it, but the other two are Firestone-badged men's bicycles!

The first one is an Orange and Black CWC model I believe (based on the rear-axle flanges and set-screws).

It has a New Departure rear hub, J.C. Higgins speedometer, false-tank insert, skip-tooth sprocket/chain, and rear rack. Serial number on the bottom of the crankcase is: 178-9-9A7

The second bike appears to be a Firestone Super-Cruiser style frame.

I'm unsure of manufacturer, but on the bottom of the crankcase is a tag; the Model # is 180-1-9A57 and the Serial # is A1037646

I've been into bikes for a long while but only ever owned Schwinn's and such; so I'm wondering what years/models these two are? I'd also like some price estimates on their value since I can't find any similar examples on ebay, forums, or classifieds.


Thanks in advance for the help, I know that if any crew can identify these, it'll be The CABE!

~Peter

 

[37fleetwood]

the two big bikes are a Huffy and a Monark
the Huffy being the Firestone.

 

[PeterScherer]

the Huffy being the Firestone.

Which one? The one with the tank & rack? If so, is there a listing of serial #'s to compare to?

~Peter

 

[37fleetwood]

my bad I didn't realize both were firestones. the one with the tank is a late '40's Huffy.
the Huffman serial project is here:
http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?1162-Huffman-serial-number-project

 

[Mungthetard]

Nice rescue

Nice find,,,,,,, but why are they found in barns so many times?

 

[PeterScherer]

my bad I didn't realize both were firestones. the one with the tank is a late '40's Huffy.

Are you sure? The serial number doesn't match any of those on that thread. There's no "H" in the number and I'm 100% positive that the Serial # is 178-9-9A7 (including the dashes, they are ALL stamped in that order).

~Peter

 

[37fleetwood]

I'm sure. the serial should be stamped on the seat post clamp, or the rear drop out.

 

[PeterScherer]

Okay, I'll look tomorrow for a serial # on the seat clamp; I knew to look on the rear drop-out but the # being on the clamp would be a new one for me. Thanks for the help!

~Peter

 

[37fleetwood]

 

[PeterScherer]

Serial # on the seat clamp is: 9H357754, based on 37fleetwood's serial # thread, that makes it a 1949 model Huffman. Pretty cool and my oldest bike so far!