Help Identifying "Flying Ace"

[RPower]

Hello again bike experts. It looks like I have found another bike that is difficult to identify and respectfully request assistance in determining exactly what it is. It is badged as a Firestone Flying Ace but I am not sure if it hasn't been re-badged. The Serial number is H594376 and past posts on The Cabe lead to a 1946 Shelby? Cranks and fork look Dayton/Huffman. Following are some pics that should help. Thanks again for any feedback. --Ralph

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Maybe the “H” is for Huffman?

Please date my Huffman | Classic Balloon Tire Bicycles 1933-1965

Belnap badged. Serial number is h35751727. Can't find a number on fork, at least not right now. Previous owner was told its a 38. Thanks for any help you guys ca offer. Rob.

thecabe.com

Maybe about 1946 Huffman-built?

 

[rustjunkie]

it's a huffman

 

[bloo]

The H on the wedge bolt is for Huffman, the forks are Huffman, and it has the same headset cups as my 53 Huffy. The Huffman serial thread has some 47s with the newer expected "7H" (Year, Huffman) serial numbers that continued through about 1972?, so it must be older than 1947. The tank looks to be for some other frame.

EDIT: This bike from the serial number thread has a 1947 serial number, and is badged Firestone Flying Ace also. I'm guesing yours is 1946.

 

[RPower]

Thanks everyone - good to know it is likely a Flying Ace as badged. I added the tank and light from my parts stock and it is replacing my mountain bike as the daily rider unit I find the next one. I did add a Nexus 3 speed coaster hub (bought a skip tooth cog for it) and a SA drum up front to compensate for Colorado riding but I can always pop the original set up back on. I'll replace the light with the original when I find it since the holes are there. Again, thank you for the help!!

 

[mrg]

Kinda hard to tell from the pics but looks like tank is off a Monark built Firestone.