Huffy Customliner questions

[JoeUpstateNY]

Boy....I'm a pita lately. Here's another request for anyone who can help. I grabbed this Huffy Customliner on the cheap. I'm looking for any info, tips, identification, correct parts etc. any and all info about this would be helpful. Thanks all for taking time to read this post and hopefully....helping wiht info. VERY appreciated.

 

[bloo]

7H is 1957. It looks a lot like slightly earlier Huffys, especially the tank. I guess they just kept making it. It probably had some graphics of an airplane or racecar or something originally. Customliner is a fancy one, Mainliner gets less goodies. I like it!

 

[JoeUpstateNY]

7H is 1957. It looks a lot like slightly earlier Huffys, especially the tank. I guess they just kept making it. It probably had some graphics of an airplane or racecar or something originally. Customliner is a fancy one, Mainliner gets less goodies. I like it!

THANK YOU Bloo....the year definitelt helped. Now I can google pics and see what is and isn't correct on this bike.

 

[Drosentreter]

I have a Customliner from 1952 if you would like to see it. Womens bike though.

 

[rideahiggins]

I have some Customliner rear racks. They bolt to the fender, no legs.

 

[AndyA]

Whoa, that's quite a tank! You could rent out space in there.

 

[JoeUpstateNY]

I have some Customliner rear racks. They bolt to the fender, no legs.

I'm not certain if that is what belongs on the bike. I have seen 3 seperate pics of a 1957 Customliner, and they are all different. I guess I'm trying to find out exactly what this bike should look like.

 

[Drosentreter]

I'm not certain if that is what belongs on the bike. I have seen 3 seperate pics of a 1957 Customliner, and they are all different. I guess I'm trying to find out exactly what this bike should look like.

From what I know the customliners did come with a rear rack without braces. The rack did mount only to the fender and seatpost. That’s how mine is and the only way I’ve seen them at least.

 

[rideahiggins]

Forgot add the photos.

 

[partsguy]

1955-57 Customliner share a lot with the 1955-58 Radiobike, so finding a men’s Customliner these days that has not been pilfered for parts or converted to a Radiobike is a bit tough. That tank might have original underneath. If you’re up to the task, you can try removing that paint in the tank to expose the original graphics. IF they previous didn’t sand it before repainting.