new guy found 4 old bikes & this site!

[80'sDetroiter]

I found four old bikes in my Mom's garage two weeks ago and then found your forum with its cool topics and pics. I want to learn more about vintage bikes and bike hobbyists, find a good home for these bikes and/or bike parts I found, and make some cash in the process.

My favorite bike was my early 80's California Mongoose that I got as a gift (used) in junior high and sold a few years later to a guy who had a son a few years younger. I know it is a BMX and not a Rat Rod, but it was pretty sweet, trust me. I haven't ridden bikes much since then.

I hope you guys will help me figure out what I found in Mom's garage. The bikes were there before she bought the place in 1974. I have already done some major Internet research, including lots of cool info from this site! Thanks! 8)

 

[Ratfink1962]

Welcome to the site

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

Welcome to the site!

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Looks like you found the right place ! Welcome

 

[edbuildsRATSinthe509]

right on welcome

 

[UTR1]

Welcome.. :mrgreen:

 

[Motorato]

Welcome :wink:

 

[80'sDetroiter]

Here's the junk I found! Let me know what you think. Topic links are noted. Thanks for the warm welcome!

'49 Schwinn B6 - Men's Ballooner ser # F024815

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=34894


'50s (Bauer?) Jet - Ladies 26" Middleweight - YEAR??? ser # 497178

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=34896


'61 Murray (Flightliner?) - Ladie's 26" Middleweight ser # MOT 27 457337

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=34938


'63 Huffy (model/style?) - Men's 26" Middleweight ser # 3H080663

viewtopic.php?f=16&t=34951#p341382

 

[twomorestrokes]

All good stuff!

 

[TheFlyingDingo]

LOVE the last bike!

Are you shooting in black and White?

 

[masterpoop63]

NOT JUNK!its far better than what i have :mrgreen: lucky.WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Galtbacken]

Welcome! Cool bikes!

 

[Vintage Bike Coroner]

Kool Find ,,It looks like the Mens Mid Weight Huffy Has the Inter Hub that is A Schwinn Fore Brake<Expander Brake --If So Great part and Wanted.Check it Out.If it is it will Says Schwinn on it..Enjoy your Finds.VBC

 

[80'sDetroiter]

Good eye on the Schwinn wheel! Another RRB user caught that in the discussion topic for that Huffy. The close-up pic is here: viewtopic.php?f=16&t=34894#p341659. I'm not a bike hobbyist, I was just lucky to find these bikes. The bikes and/or parts will be sold to enthusiasts, collectors, dealers, etc. I am still learning. Thanks for the info! 8)