The Huffman Build you don't want to miss(Bike Show #2!!!)

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Alright guys, some of you know that I bought a Huffman off of eBay back in December for $31. It's a 1947 Dayton. I plan to Rat it out and use some cool original touches that Huffman is known best for. After about a months wait, the frame showed up at my door and progress began hours after. The original color of the bike was carmine red but I'm just going to clear coat it and leave the blue and cream.

Serial Number:7H288146

Here is the Frame I will be starting my build with.

Here is the Awesome headbadge that came with the frame. :mrgreen:

Serial Number:7H288146(1947)

Original chainguard.

Crank with HM CO stamped on it. (Huffman Co. maybe?)

Original sprocket.

Chainguard and fork that came with the frame.(Not sure if its original)

Original carmine red paint.

 

[Tailwinds]

Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!

Looks like a great foundation to start with. Eager to see more!

 

[KJV]

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are you repainting the blue/cream, or
just clearcoating ? i don't think that fork is right.
i forne will be watching this build. :mrgreen: 8)

 

[Wildcat]

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I'll be following this build. Are you sure the blue/white isn't original and the red is primer?

 

[udallcustombikes]

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You have my attention. I am waiting on my Colson to show up. I hate waiting...

 

[kngtmat]

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Very nice at a great price too.

 

[highwheelerboy25]

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lovin it!! can't wait to see the results!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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I'll be following this build. Are you sure the blue/white isn't original and the red is primer?

yes I'm sure Ive done lots of research on these bike thanks to 37fleetwood. He has given me tons of links to compare mine with.

Double Nickle, what you have is an early postwar Dayton frame. they made that frame from somewhere in the mid 1940's until 1947, most of them are 1947's. there is no way to pin down the exact year that I know of. the fork is not original and it has been repainted. the crank is correct, the fender I'm not sure, but it looks like it may be correct. looking at the photo of the rear drop out it looks like the bike was originally Dayton's "Carmine Red".

Here is some good links of bikes like mine...
viewtopic.php?f=3&t=32948&start=0&st=0&sk=t&sd=a

http://www.nostalgic.net/huffman.htm

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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lovin it!! can't wait to see the results!

It should be done for the show :mrgreen:

 

[highwheelerboy25]

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sweet!

 

[texasbigjon]

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that dayton will make a great base for your build! but of course im partial to hotrod huffmans! :wink:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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My plans are...

1.Build a custom leaf springer out of a golf car spring. :wink:

2.Get the tanks. :?

3.Get a massive headlight :shock: (deer in the headlight look :lol: )

4.Find a super old seat with huge saggy springs.

5.Cream Quick Bricks 8)

6.And a lot of other things that you will have to wait and see :mrgreen:

 

[KJV]

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this is making me want
to finish putting back together.
my HOT ROD HUFFMAN.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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I got some clear coat on the bike today. I decided to go glossy to bring out the blue and cream.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Snow day 1/10)

I took some time off from the bikes today and "CHILLED" in the snow. We took some pictures around the house and I thought that I would share some with you. :mrgreen:

 

[KOTA]

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I'm watching your build....But the pics...You guys get SNOW in Georgia? :lol: :lol:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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I'm watching your build....But the pics...You guys get SNOW in Georgia? :lol: :lol:

Yes sir!! Not much stops me when im in the middle of a build, but We got 7.5 inches in spots at my house. To me, thats like a once in a lifetime thing. We broke out the old "Flexible Flyer" Metal runner sleds. 8)

 

[scrumblero]

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wow man thats beautiful!! looks like Christmas cards.... :shock:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

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My house has been the scenery for a few of our christmas cards before. This year we didnt even bother. :roll:

Oh and thanks man!!! :mrgreen:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Re: The Huffman Build you don't want to miss!(Snow day 1/10)

I bought Some parts off of Rusty513's Huffman he had for sale. I got the Seat and Cream tires :mrgreen: