Bicycles

Vintage Bicycles, Kustom, Hot Rod & Rat Bike

1957 Schwinn "Hotrod" Hornet

Frame: 1957 Schwinn Hornet (sand blasted, 2 coats PPG epoxy primer, 3 coats PPG Schwinn Dark Red Urethane, 3 coats Schwinn Gloss Black Urethane)
Forks: 1947 Schwinn Hornet Strut (same finish)
Wheels: Nirve 26" X 1.75 Tires: Nirve "BadAss" 26X2.125 w/ "Devil-tail Flames" & white walls.
Bars: 50's Raleigh (Schwinn Gloss Black Urethane) Grips: Schwinn Old S'kool Red Chubby replicas
Seat: Rideable Replicas (1900's Hairpin Saddle)
10~10 Kustoms: $750

Newsboy Special Kustom (Thunderbolt)

This is a 1963 Columbia built Western Flyer Newsboy Special. It is the same unique frame with the built in rear rack as the Thunderbolt middleweight of the early sixtys but is the balloon tire version. The bike is painted satin black, with a recovered Troxel seat. It has dark red Felt 55mm super wide wheels w/ white GT Goodyear tread tires. For a more upright riding position the handle bars are Nirve Straight Apes with red grips. The original chain guard has been pinstriped by KC's Hot Rod Heuy. I also have the balloon fenders, just not installed on this version.
10~18 Kustom: $500

Hiawatha Rat

1948 Huffman built Hiawatha tank bike. Frame is satin black, tank is original paint, chainguard faux painted to match tank. Strut rod fork, teardrop pedals, metal pan seat, black bent ape bars w/ red bullet grips. Has early 50s Bendix 2 speed rear hub w/kustom piston & twisted stick shifter, with masive 3" Kenda Flame tires front and rear.
10~18 Kustoms: $450

Early Dyno Roadster

This is a mostly stock Dyno Roadster. All original except possibly the grips. The paint is what I would call Black Cherry metalic, but I have heard it refered to as Purple or Eggplant (looks black until you get it in the sun then you can see the metalic. Has Red Dyno on chainguard, Roadster on top bar and tribal pinstripe on both fenders.
10~18 Kustoms: $500

Rat Fink Roadster

Kustom Kruiser Dyno Roadster frame painted gloss black. Triple tree fork, with twisted super moon bars and Electra Rat Fink grips. Matching Rat Fink Seat w/lazy seat post. Wheels are 24" chrome 72 spoke w/ Thick Brick tires. Chrome rear Stingray style fender.
10~18 Kustoms: $500

Kustom Kruiser Dyno "Roadster"

Frame: 83" Wheelbase KK Slick Daddy Roadster frame. Painted Hotrod Flat Black w/ Von Mex Pinstriping
Forks/bars: Slick Daddy Triple Tree fork w/31" half moon handlebars, white bullet grips.
Tires/Wheels: 24" X 3" Nirve FatAss White Walls on 72 spoke wheels
Seat: Crashbar Springer
Sprocket: Profile Spider Web
10~18 Kustoms: $500

Fuji Sanibel Cruiser

This is a very lightly used girls 26" beach cruiser. Single speed coaster brake, w/ kenda beach tread wide white walls and bright orange and white paint. Comfy seat & grips. Great riding bike, ready to go. Perfect color matching mate to the Slick Daddy above.
10~18 Kustoms: $150

Surf Betty Kustom Kruiser Glide Deluxe Custom

This is a GT Kustom Kruiser Glide Deluxe frame, w/ matching chain guard and rear rack. The rear rack features the Surf Betty name & logo w/palm tree surf design. They are new old stock just pulled from a wharehouse and built into this one of a kind surf cruiser w/ springer fork, beach bars and Nirve Island Flower seat & Grips. The 26" tires are Cream brick tread on chrome coaster brake rims.
10~18 Kustoms: $325

1969 - 24" Sears Spyder 5 Speed

This appears to me to be about a 99% original Sears 5 Speed bike. It is a 24" muscle bike from the late 60's with console style shifter. It has a cool Spaceliner style frame, I would call the color Fuschia, it is showing some sun fade and scratches. Matching Fuschia glitter seat, no tears, but missing a few stitches. The chrome on the chainguard and wheels is pretty good, but is spotted and flaking pretty bad on the handlebars. Tires are the original red line, Bridgstone on the front, and Sears on the back. Rides and shifts great.
10~18 Kustoms: $350

Exile Chopper (aka. Moon Bike, Phat Tracker)

Frame: Chopped 3 1/2 inches, seat post reclined 10 degrees, rake 30 degrees. Paint: Satin Black
Forks: 30" Triple Tree w/redneck leaf spring, brushed nickle finish.
Wheels: Nirve, 24" X 1.75" Black w/Black Spokes.
Tires: Felt "Thick Brick" (24" X 3")
Bars: Honda 500 Cafe Racer style (shortened 4", brushed nickle finish)
Grips: Elgin Prewar style
Seat: Unknown (black hairpin springer)
10~18 Kustoms: $550

Rat Fink Bike (new picture coming)

Frame: Huffy Good Vibrations.
Forks: Chrome extended springer.
Bars: Moon cruisor bars
Grips: Electra Rat Fink
Seat: Electra Rat Fink custom springer (black, green, pink)
Tires: Flame tread wide white walls
10~18 Kustoms: $175

Sun Traditional 24 Trike

This is a brand new Sun Traditional 24 adult trike. Features 24" white wall tires, single speed coaster brake and front hand brake, large rear cargo basket.
10~18 Kustoms: $225

60's Western Flyer

Nice girls Western Flyer tank bike. Huffman built w/ nice tank light, and rear rack, some paint chips but not bad for it's age, real good chrome. New tires, nice wheels, serviced and ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycle: $125 obo

Late 40's - Early 50's Roadmaster

Original green and white paint girls bike. Shockmaster fork, horn tank (missing horn) cool rear rack, fenders w/ crurved braces. Seat needs recovered, green grips are not original, Torrington pedals are (not shown), chrome not too good on sprocket and rims and needs cleaning, new ww tires.
10~18 kustoms: $150.

1963 JC Higgins Puch Mens 26" Project

1963 JC Higgins lightweight w/ Sturmy 3 speed. This bike was built in Austria by Puch (yea the moped guys). It features the much sought after JC Higgins scrip sprocket. Nice lugged frame, but this bike has been poorly repainted and has a replacement chainguard. Needs a lot of TLC.
10~18 Kustoms: $75 OBO

1963 JC Higgins Puch Womens 26" Project

1963 JC Higgins lightweight w/ 3 speed Sturmy Archer. Built in Austria by Puch (yea the moped guys). It features the much sought after JC Higgins scrip sprocket. Nice lugged frame, original paint and mostly good decals. I believe everything is original except the seat and grips.
10~18 Kustoms: $75 OBO

60s Hawthorne project

1960s Hawthorne project bike. The frame, paint and chrome are all showing some chips, fading and wear from age. Nice crashbar seat. It is missing the tank. The bike has not been cleaned, serviced, or lubed and will need all of the above plus some TLC before it is ready to ride. Nice starter project for someone looking to DIY.
10 ~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: $80

Sonic Flyer Project

1960s Murrary built Western Flyer - Sonic Flyer. Missing the tank but has the rear rack, chainguard, good chrome fenders and original red paint w/ plenty of scratches and chips. a great start for a middleweight project.
10~18 Kustoms: $50 obo

1967 Western Flyer Project

'67 Huffy built Western Flyer...red frame, ready to beach cruise as is or Rat out.
10~18 Kustoms: $50 obo

Monark built Western Flyer project

1950's Monark built girls Western Flyer tank bike. Has tank, rear rack, strut rod fork, peaked fenders, in teal blue and white all faded and chipped. Chrome drop center rims, needs tires and TLC.
10~18 Kustoms: $60 obo

Additional pictures & info available on all the above bikes, just email at: mshoffmn@aol.com.
All bikes available for local pickup South Kansas City area 66083, or email for shipping quote.
Many, many other bikes available from projects to completed, just email what you are looking for and we will let you know what we have along those lines.

10~18 Bicycles that have Sold:

Slick Daddy GT Kustom Kruiser Roadster

This is the hot rod of all the GT Kustom Kruiser Dyno line. Roadster stretch frame in bright orange, reclined seat post with Kustom Kruiser pleated seat, & giant 32" beach bars. Featuring the KK Fireball 24" x 3" rear tire on a 1 3/4" wide rim w/a Nexus Inter 3 speed coaster brake hub. Triple tree forks up front with KK Fireball 26" tire on a disk brake rim.
10~18 Kustoms: $550 SOLD

Early 50s Western Flyer

This is a real nice early 50s 26" Girls Western Flyer tank bike. I believe it to be a Monark built bike. Nice dark blue frame w/ light blue and white trim. Seat is blue and is ribbed to match the rear rack. It has new White Wall balloon tires and the rusty headlight shown has been replaced with a working Delta Wren style white headlight. Ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms: $225 (Sold)

1999 Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe 7

Almost perfect Schwinn Cruiser Deluxe. This bike spent the last 10 years as living room decoration and has only been ridden about 5 miles total, it is as good as it was when originally sold in 1999. It has a Nexus 7 speed coaster brake rear hub, and all the Schwinn Phantom amenities.
10~18 Kustoms: $650 (Sold)

Coast King Duster Project

Rare Coast King Duster muscle bike. Mostly original except seat has been poorly recovered. Some paint fade and chipping, chrome is pretty good but all needs a good cleaning. Original raised white letter tires fairly good but have some cracking.
10~18 Kustoms: $100 SOLD

1960s Roadmaster Skyrider Deluxe

Early '60s Roadmaster Skyrider Deluxe. Everything original except the new red grips. Nice original red paint, has a few scratches and chips but not bad for its age. White graphics are in good shape not all faded and chipped. Very good chrome on the peaked fenders and wheels etc. Tires are a bit worn and showing some cracking, but probably the original and still very rideable. Head light works good has the plastic lens, there is no rust in the battery area, a little of the plastic chrome is chipping off. Seat is original but has some stitches missing and a few cracks.
10~18 Kustoms: $325 SOLD

1962 Schwinn Deluxe American

Nov. 1962 (K248687) Schwinn Deluxe American. Front & rear rack, slimline tank w/ working horn, working headlight, original black paint has some chips and scratches to show for it's age but better than most. Bendix red band 2 speed kick back hub on S7 26" rims with good chrome & new white wall tires. Chrome fenders have been replaced, & one pedal is replaced, most everything else is original. New chain, ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: $425 SOLD

1954 Schwinn Spitfire

This is a very well preserved Girls Schwinn Spitfire from 1954 (sn# L70754, July 24th '54). It has the original green paint with some but few chips and fading for it age. It has new tires, tubes, the front wheel has been replaced and it has been completely cleaned, lubed and serviced is ready to ride. The seat has been professionally recovered and the rear rack is NOS.
10 ~18 Kustoms: $225 SOLD

1961 Schwinn Flying Star

Rare one year only 1961 Schwinn Flying Star Girls tank bike. The frame, tank, and chainguard are all the original Spitfire blue paint in great shape with only a few chips and scratches for it's age. The fork and rear rack as well as the fenders and wheels have been repainted. It has new tires, tubes, and NOS Delta Martin headlight. Has been, cleaned, serviced and is ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms: $175 SOLD

'70 Stingray

1970 Schwinn Deluxe Stingray: original red paint & decals, original rear drag slick & wheel, original Schwinn Westwind S7 front tire & wheel, original chrome fenders, original handlebars, new red sparkle Schwinn grips, new Schwinn Stingray Seat, w/extended reach seat post & sissy bar.
10~18 Kustoms: $350
SOLD

1956 J.C. Higgins

1956 J.C. Higgins: Single bar frame, original green/gray paint frame, forks, & red chainguard. Kool front struts. lazy 7 seat post, original seat. Weathered 26"x2.125 white wall tires, angel wing handlebars & coke bottle grips. I have the original red fenders that match the chain guard included, but not installed.
10~18 Kustoms: $200 SOLD

'58 Ross Deluxe Tank Bike

1958 Ross Deluxe: Single stage enamel paint, red with white trim has a few chips on the rear rack etc. that have been touched up. New 26" X 2.125 tires w/ new tubes & rim strips. Seat is original re-died red & white. Tank with working headlight. Good straight original rear rack w/a few paint chips, fenders straight. All mechanics rebuilt.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

1957 Roadmaster Jet Pilot

Very nice 1956-58? Roadmaster Jet Pilot. All original paint, tank graphics are good but showing some cracking from age. Nice chrome on fenders and, star sprocket, struts etc. Seat is original and in pretty good shape but has scuffed off vinyl on the sides. Previous owner glued some cheesy reflector jewels on the rear rack that have been removed but some adhesive still remains. New tires, serviced and ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

1959 Schwinn Spitfire

Original black and cream paint bike, June 1959 Schwinn Spitfire, has usual chips and scratches for a 50 year old bike, straight fenders, original seat, good chrome, big letter badge. New S7 26" tires on the original cream and black stripe wheels. Schwinn chubby grips. Very clean, all mechanics rebuilt, new chain, ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: SOLD

60s Sears Spaceliner

1960s Red Sears Spaceliner. Usual scratches and chips in the paint for its age, pretty good chrome, missing the tank. New middleweight tires installed all bearings etc. serviced last spring with little riding since then. Ready to ride and enjoy.
10 ~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: SOLD

Early 50's J. C. Higgins Project

I'm not sure the exact year but believe it to be an early fiftys balloon tire. The paint is pretty chipped, rusty and faded as is the chrome. the front tire seems to be the original Sears, but the back is a Davis and both are showing some pretty good cracking, the back is worse. the bottom of the Delta Hawk headlight is a basket case and pretty much rusted away, but the top is pretty solid. The bike is in good ratrod condition and is rideable as is, but could use plenty of TLC.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

1960 Murray Fleetline

Murray Fleetline 1960: Same bike as the 50th Anv. Golden Flyer but the Murray version. Red frame with chrome fenders, chain guard and tank w/ twin bug eye headlights. The chrome is flaking on the front fender in a few places, but pretty good on the rear, tank and chain guard. It has a very cool rat trap springer fork w/ crash guards. Chrome tank with working headlights and horn, the battery holders and some of the wiring have been replaced. It also has the original working rear tail light, but the lens has been replaced. Bars are pullback w/ great chrome & white bullet grips. Seat is white w/ red trim. Tires are new 26" X 2.125 w/ new tubes and rim strips.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

1962 Twin Bar Typhoon

Original black & white paint March 1962 Schwinn Twin Straight Bar Typhoon. Rare '62 only twin bar Typhoon frame, has usual chips & scratches. Straight fenders, original S7 white rims, with new 26" x 1 3/4" tires. Original seat and bars (chrome not so good) new stem, NOS Schwinn black grips. All mechanics rebuilt, new chain, ready to ride & enjoy.
10 ~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: SOLD

1969 Schwinn Collegiate Deluxe

Mens tall frame 1969 Schwinn Collegiate bicycle. It is a brown 5 speed Deluxe model with working chrome generator headlight and taillight, tall frame for men over 6". The original paint and chrome are in good shape for being over 40 years old, but it does have a few scratches here and there and some logo fading on the chain guard, and some chrome loss on the wheels. The bike has been completely cleaned and serviced, it has new tires but otherwise is all original. It is ready to ride or add to your Vintage Schwinn collection.
10~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: SOLD

60s Cosmic Flyer Project

1960s Cosmic Flyer project bike. The frame, paint and chrome are all showing some chips, fading and wear from age. The tank is straight, but has surface rust and is missing the headlight lens portion. The bike has not been cleaned, serviced, or lubed and will need all of the above, another seat or this one recovered as well as some TLC before its ready to ride. Nice starter project for someone looking to DIY.
10 ~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: SOLD

60s Sears Spaceliner Project

1960s Sears Spaceliner project bike. The frame, paint and chrome all are showing some chips, fading and wear from age. Missing the tank. Tires are rideable but knoby gumwalls and not the correct look for the bike. The bike has not been cleaned, serviced, or lubed and will need all of the above, another seat and much TLC before its ready to ride. Nice starter project for someone looking to DIY.
10 ~18 Kustoms, Back in the Day Bicycles: SOLD

Spaceliner

Early '60s Sears Spaceliner: All chrome frame (has some light rusting) straight chrome fenders w/ teardrop tail light (plastic chrome is faded), chrome rear rack (missing tail light), chrome chainguard with red trim and good "spaceliner" text. Great rat trap springer forks. Good spaceliner sprocket cap with good color. Good Sears Allstate 26" X 1.75" white wall tires.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

1958 Schwinn Tornado

1958 Schwinn Tornado 26": Twin straight bar frame, original red paint, original S7 wheels, feather chain guard, original schwinn black grips and straight back handlebars, missing rear fender, all mechanics rebuilt.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

Schwinn Stingray / Krate Repop

Nice Green 2007 Black Friday Stingray Krate repop bike. All original, with very little wear. Krate springer fork, Stingray script rear slick. Ready to ride.
10~18 Kustoms: Sold

1959 Schwinn 20" Tornado

1959 Schwinn Tornado 20": original red paint w/white trim, original chain guard, Schwinn script banna seat, new rear cheater slick, new brick tread front tire, new stingray style ape handlebars w/red grips, all mechanics rebuilt. Kool double straight bar frame, this is the "older brother" to the Stingray.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

1957 Schwinn Corvette "Stingray"

Frame: 1957 Schwinn Corvette (sand blasted, 1 coat metal etching primer, 2 coats Schwinn Radiant Green base coat, 2 coats Schwinn Radiant Green Candy, 2 coats PPG Clear Gloss Urethane, all new decals)
Wheels: 26" Schwinn S2 knurled replicas.
Tires: Rear 26 x 2.125 Cheater Slick, Front 26 x 1.75 black.
Bars: Schwinn Style Giant Stingray Apes (not pictured)
Grips: Schwinn Glitter Green
Seat: Origional Schwinn Stingray green w/silver glitter and trim.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

Hornet "Manta Ray"

1963 24" Schwinn Hornet: Original black paint on frame and chain guard. From there it has been done like a big Stingray or Manta Ray. New apes, extended length seat, Schwinn Stingray sissy bar & seat tube. New 24" X 2.125 rear White Wall cheater slick, and front WW 24" X 2.125. Also come with the original Hornet fenders, seat, and bars for anyone wanting to take it back to stock.
10~18 Kustoms: SOLD

Western Flyer Hi-Low

1965 Western Flyer "Hi-Low": This is a very unusual bicycle that can be split in half. The predecessor to the modern folding bike. I'm told these bikes were made to come apart so they could be taken on the bus. This one has had a 2 speed kick back Schwinn 3 blue band rear hub and rim w/ BMX style tire added. Hub works great.
10~18 Kustoms SOLD

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