Cmichini

Hi all:

I'm a relative noob at putting wrenches to bikes, but over the last few years I've been able to learn a few things and not mess things up too terribly.
Found this Huffy Classic Beach Edition for free, so this is now my spring time project.
It's a 1x6, everything seems to be there and relatively intact.
The grip shifter is toast, grips are worthless, a fender screws for is missing, a fender stay is a little bent, brake calipers and levers all need some TLC.
The rest seems mostly cosmetic.
The plan is to replace the few parts needed, clean, lube, adjust, etc. and have a new bike for, well - just because.

So all in all, a pretty reasonable pick up for a 10 minute detour while out doing other errands.

Any info about age, things to look out for, etc. greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

GeezyRider 

That's a great catch for free! Enjoy the process of refreshing it and keep us posted with your progress.

Cmichini

It didn't take me long to get this project done, here's a recap and some photos:

Before
Bike seemed complete, and really just in need of some TLC and a few fixes.
Grip shifter was toast.
Caliper brakes were complete but needed some help (my first set of caliper brakes - so good learning)
One missing fender screw.
Everything else seemed to be intact, but just grimy/stiff.

During
I took it down to the bare frame & rear derailleur (didn't seem to need to be removed - and I didn't want to expand too far outside the comfort zone) & cleaned all the parts/surfaces.
Greased bearings in the headset, axles, and bottom bracket (my first BB work).
Cleaned up all the chrome as best I could with aluminum foil.
Installed New inner tubes, new brake pads, replaced shifter
Front caliper brake spring was misshapen so it wouldn't engage the studs - I reshaped it for now.

Future
It's been out for a cruise a couple of times, and the brakes work but I think I may need to go look for springs or replacements at my local recyclery.
All in all, lots of learning, had a great time and got a fun bike for about $30 in parts.

More pix coming in follow up posts.

Cmichini

Some more before Pix

Before right side


Drive train/chain guard

headset, front fender/brakes


Rear fender/brakes

Cmichini

Some after pictures:

left side


right side


Drive train/chain guard


Headset, front fender/brake


bottom bracket

SkinGriz

Looks great!
Thsnk you for posting.

2old

Nice job; you're cruising in style now. Tektro makes a caliper brake for about $20 that might be a slight improvement. The long flexible arms are a deterrent to power.

Cmichini

Thanks for the tip on some new brakes.
I think any replacements won’t need to be too robust as this will be for casual in-style cruising.