In the Beginning

In the beginning I started with a search. After a three month intensive internet search on Craigslist, e-bay and local classifieds I have finally found "The Vintage Ride". I was looking for a beginner project that needed minimal restoration. I know very little about bike's, but I am ready & eager to learn

So I finally found this bicycle on Craigslist listed locally for $50

The bike has little rust, one flat tire, bad tubes and lots of detail work that needs to be done. So first things first, RESEARCH. I have found a nice website that helps with finding the date of manufacture of the bicycle. www.oldroads.com

For example this bike is a Huffy, Old Roads says using the serial number you can find the appropriate age of the Bike.

Using their methods I have come to the conclusion that the bike is a 1955 Huffy Eldorado

Sometimes you can search for the original handbook or advertisement for the make and model and find the actual picture of your model, I was able to find an advertisement, but at this moment cannot find that link. (I will post it at a later date :) )