Geez, I had an old huffer 3 spd I absolutely rode into the ground with a Staton friction kitHowdy & welcome! A Huffy frame is also the 'skeleton' of my ever evolving build.
Yeah the back fender is a baaad idea. I ripped mine off a couple days ago, and honesty, I like it even better without it.The fenders might need to go. I've heard horrible tales of them breaking off and causing a crash. I believed it, but didn't heed the warning. Mine broke off and almost got me. Be careful.
Also, it needs a front brake!
Otherwise, it's cool!