Panther Pink Schwinn Krate

[rarebmx]

Not a fresh find but was back in November when I bought this. It started life out as we think a Lemon Peeler. But is VERY ROUGH conditions.
I acquired most parts locally & didn't want just another Krate in one of the 6 (7) factory colors. I wanted to build a tribute to the Mopar high impact Panther Pink/Moulin Rouge color. This is what I created.
Got the seat in today. I just need cables, levers & a chain. I have them all sitting here just need to add them in a few minutes.





A pic of this bike when I got it.

 

[mikeeebikey]

That looks great, like schwinn should have!

 

[bikedudeomaha]

that is one cool looking ride! nice job!

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Looks great! I wonder how well they would have sold back in the day? Probably be super sought after now like all the "Girly" colors in muscle cars are now...

Luke.

 

[Jaxon]

Love that color bike. Nice job on it. Reminds me of the stingray in the Coop Art pic I have.

 

[Deadkenny49]

Were you at the bike show at Forest Park, Easter Sunday?

 

[rarebmx]

Were you at the bike show at Forest Park, Easter Sunday?

I was. I brought this & the Top Fueler.

 

[Deadkenny49]

I KNEW I SAW THAT BIKE ON HERE!
SORRY MY PHONE IS DOING CAPS ONLY.
I LOVED THAT BIKE! BUT ESPECIALLY THE TOP FUELER!! "MEANT TO BE IN CAPS" NICE RIDES!!!
I HAD THE JC HIGGINS RATROD BIKE WITH THE TALL APEHANGER BARS.

 

[Deadkenny49]

OH YEAH, THE PANTHER PINK LOOKED AWESOME!!!

 

[rarebmx]

Yea. I know your bike. Pretty cool Rat! I just picked up a JC Higgins today that I might make a Rat Rod out of. Skip tooth setup now. Your bike looked good. Thank you for the compliments. I will be at some other shows/rides.

 

[kingfish254]

That turned out super!!! I want to do one that is yellowish green and call it the "Nose Picker".

 

[Gold Street Customs]

NOSE PICKER....

 

[rfeagleye]

Nice project RareBMX, came out awesome!

Sorry for the late props, was at the shows this weekend!

 

[NicksGarage]

I have a Panther Pink 1971 Charger R/T. It's a great color when done right. It's very complex. Great looking bike.

 

[Caravanfan63]

Hey,
This looks like an old thread. I hope this finds you. I'm building a bike that is alot like yours instead I'm using a girl's frame. What decals did you use for the chain guard ? judging by the wording you spliced 2 different ones together. Mine might be a "Panther Krate" or just a "Pink Panther" if I can find the word "pink" that is written right. I've seen self stick decals and the kind you soak in water. I was just checking to see what you did. I love your bike !!