Would like more info on this cranbrook?

[Bluffton]

My father gave me this bike today. He found it a tiny thrift store. I know it’s a cranbrook, Huffy. I have the serial number. But one letter or number is so faded I can’t tell. Would like to start fixing her up and getting some parts for it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[rustjunkie]

Welcome to the cabe and thanks for posting.
This bike is a bit too new for the crowd here I think, but looks like a good way to get you started.

 

[juvela]

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Welcome to the forum and thank you for posting!

Can you tell us about the item sitting atop the Goldfish box?

Looks like it might be a backpacker's alcohol stove or perhaps some sort of vintage battery light?

Thank you.

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[Bluffton]

Welcome to the cabe and thanks for posting.
This bike is a bit too new for the crowd here I think, but looks like a good way to get you started.

I am doing a bit more research and see that. I will remove the post. I just got really excited about it. I think I may have found a new hobby.

 

[Bluffton]

I am doing a bit more research and see that. I will remove the post. I just got really excited about it. I think I may have found a new hobby.

 

[piercer_99]

2012 - 2016 color option.

They are fun bikes to start on. Enjoy it.

Welcome to the cabe.

 

[AndyA]

Bluffton:
Here is what you should know:

• Huffy Cranbrook is a low-price cruiser sold in discount stores
• It is not expected to stand up well to hard use, but it is perfectly ridable
• You can customize it any way you want with no guilt regarding destroying a potential museum piece
• Parts from Cranbrooks can be useful for other bike projects
• Taking it apart, maintaining it, putting it together, and painting parts all represent good experience for further projects
• Pink rims are weird, but the overall effect of this bike is interesting (this is a personal, aesthetic opinion and may, and perhaps should, be ignored)

Most importantly, have fun messing around with bikes!

 

[partsguy]

It’s not vintage, never will be a classic, but like others said it will be a good bike to learn about mechanics and how to maintain or rebuild a bike.