Huffy Corvair
12-27-21, 09:52 PM
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Huffy Corvair
i just purchased this bike is it worth anything as is ?
looks like missing a few parts
the model or serial # is 262132
is this a1962?
any help will be appreciated
looks like missing a few parts
the model or serial # is 262132
is this a1962?
any help will be appreciated
12-27-21, 10:12 PM
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Schwinn used the Corvette name…
Huffy was left with the Corvair.
it won’t be worth much unless it’s Perfect.
as something to spend some time cleaning up for fun, sure.
Blessed are the poor, for they will inherit the Corvair. I was poor and owned the car version decades ago.
Huffy was left with the Corvair.
it won’t be worth much unless it’s Perfect.
as something to spend some time cleaning up for fun, sure.
Blessed are the poor, for they will inherit the Corvair. I was poor and owned the car version decades ago.
12-27-21, 10:38 PM
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it's not perfect it is a boys bike not sure if that makes any difference
looks like it's missing the rack that goes over the back fender
and maybe headlight
looks like it's missing the rack that goes over the back fender
and maybe headlight
12-28-21, 07:28 AM
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Unless it's in showroom condtion (and I mean with the tag still hanging on it) it's not worth much, as in 20 to 30 bucks. Then, only if doesn't need tires, tubes or other essential items to make it go down the road.
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Does it still have the tank? There seems to be plenty of discussion, about them on the internet. I’d love to have one of these I could stuff a pair of 700c wheels into.
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12-28-21, 08:45 AM
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a boys frame prevents it from being a parts donor, girls bikes get no respect.
those missing parts are best found on a donor bike as when sold a la carte, sellers want big money.
reads to me as a project for satisfaction, not a flip. The handlebars and chain guard, chain ring might sell for more than attempting to sell the entire bike- easier to ship. Possibly saddle also if in excellent shape.
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12-28-21, 10:58 AM
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Corvair
yes it has a tank it will not let me upload a pic of the bike until I have 10 post
12-28-21, 11:47 AM
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Generally Huffys fit into the catagory of "deprtment store bikes" and as such are not worth but a few bucks, IF you have a good one. The parts were cheap and were not able to stay in adjustment very long. Many bike shops even refused to work on them because they couldn't guarantee the repair would last. But, if there's something about this bike that trips your trigger, then go for it. It's good learning fodder.
12-28-21, 01:00 PM
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Generally Huffys fit into the catagory of "deprtment store bikes" and as such are not worth but a few bucks, IF you have a good one. The parts were cheap and were not able to stay in adjustment very long. Many bike shops even refused to work on them because they couldn't guarantee the repair would last. But, if there's something about this bike that trips your trigger, then go for it. It's good learning fodder.
This is a coaster brake, probably Bendix, just like Schwinn used. Bottom bracket not as durable but also same basic design. (a Schwinn bottom bracket could probably be exchanged) Same with pedals, no adjustment, do lubricate them.
The stems look kind of flimsy but they work.
