Balloonatic
Riding my '39 Silver King 26X
Hi Stingray guys,
I'm into prewar and just postwar ballooners, but one of my clients for other vintage stuff asked me to find him a Krate. I'd like to find him a complete and correct Orange Krate (or will consider other colors too). It can be original or repainted as long as it's a professional job.
It does not need to have disc brakes or any other accessories or upgrades, just the basic 5 speed Krate with stick shift on the top bar, ape hangers, springer, drum brakes, etc.
I see folks asking around $2500 for bikes like this, but is that what they're really selling for just now?
Does anyone have any guidance on what I should expect to have to pay for a complete, clean Krate?
Are there any glaring things to look for when considering one?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Balloonatic O-O
I'm into prewar and just postwar ballooners, but one of my clients for other vintage stuff asked me to find him a Krate. I'd like to find him a complete and correct Orange Krate (or will consider other colors too). It can be original or repainted as long as it's a professional job.
It does not need to have disc brakes or any other accessories or upgrades, just the basic 5 speed Krate with stick shift on the top bar, ape hangers, springer, drum brakes, etc.
I see folks asking around $2500 for bikes like this, but is that what they're really selling for just now?
Does anyone have any guidance on what I should expect to have to pay for a complete, clean Krate?
Are there any glaring things to look for when considering one?
Thanks for any help you can offer.
Balloonatic O-O