So this is what it would have looked like had it not lived on a farm for all these years. I am glad you folks were my voice of reason as I was all ready to strip this thing down for paint.
Well I did a little more searching at found it looks to be a "victory" bicycle most likely made by Dayton-Huffman.
http://www.questmasters.us/Bicycles.html
I also found what looks like uploads from a Firestone catalog. The chainring, paint job, and optional chain guard matches...
It's hard to tell from your photos but, those look like the folding frames that were super common in the 60s and 70s. I had one that was branded Amica. If in good condition they can be fun little bikes. Most of them were made in Italy and will have cottered cranks with and Italian threaded...
Hi all,
I recently visited my wife's old family farm in Billings Montana. I was able to leave with a handful of cool old bikes. One in particular everyone seemed to think was he grandmothers bike. She got very excited when I said I could absolutely make it ride able. I have two questions I am...
Hi Everyone,
I have been gone a long time but I just haven't owned any vintage bikes for some time. Anyway I picked up this little guy at an antique store today. It caught my eye and I couldn't get it out of my head. Low and behold when I got it up to the counter is was 20% off!! I am having...
Is that a "Dynamic 12" or something of the sort? I got a blue Dynamic 12 at goodwill for $19.99 it had a rat trap rack and a gel seat. I tuned it up and it rides great!
Mine has alloy everything so I'm not sure if it is the same as yours. Either way I think you did great.
-Moto
The only problem is now everyone is finding this out and trying to sell them. It's a buyers marked for Raleigh 20s if you want one. :mrgreen:
Still a cool bike though.
-Moto
Well I'm not an expert but I would say judging by the skip tooth it is a pre-war also the paint scheme and chain-ring screams Schwinn.
That's all I can tell you.
-Moto
I think I have one S7 tire that came off a Schwinn breeze. It is pretty slick but in good condition and narrow.
Let me know if you're interested, sadly I only have one.
-Moto
This is really cool, but I am with everyone else on how the heck you attached the tires and made them spin/stay on.
Nice work, throw some taller bars on it though you're hurting my back!
-Moto