Just picked up this Lady..Now what?

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

Haven't done anything but put air in the tires. Seems all original. Serial K00268 under the bottom bracket makes her a May 5, 1953. Skip tooth. Are the wheels original? Not S2s for sure.

Didn't buy it to keep but not sure best way to go. Should I clean it up and make it rideable, leave it as is or part it out? Nice old bike but I am clearing out most of what I have.
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Your poll only has 2 choices they are the same?

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

if that was a cat would you skin it for the same amount of money?

 

[mickeyc]

We're not talking "same money" here. Worth a lot more in parts than whole.

 

[bobcycles]

yeah, your poll is bad. clean it up, parting is for losers.

King Louie Loser here. if you're going to keep her? heck yeah...but sadly if profit is the motive on that one?
parts is the best approach. I'm not a fan of parting out nice original bikes...
that one is border line and low demand collectible in tact

 

[rideahiggins]

Don't forget about the tapered kick stand that's worth another $75 in good condition.

 

[Rocket Man]

I just noticed that too. "Your poll only has 2 choices they are the same?"
I am following this topic as I just rescued 2 pre-war girls bikes with original paint. What to do ? "Now what" indeed.

 

[mickeyc]

Sorry about the poll, never done one and the thing is a bit confusing. If you have a "choice" just let 'er rip.

 

[Rocket Man]

I am in the same situation so I cannot even make my own decision. I would and will gladly use my 2 prewar girls bikes as trading material to get what I really want.

 

[TRM]

Great patina and color.
Mostly complete list of good parts.
Cool bike but undesirable girls frame.






I know what I would do with it! But that's just me.

 

[volksboy57]

King Louie Loser here. if you're going to keep her? heck yeah...but sadly if profit is the motive on that one?
parts is the best approach. I'm not a fan of parting out nice original bikes...
that one is border line and low demand collectible in tact

Who is in this hobby to profit? If that is your goal, then shredding bikes is probably the deal.