1935 Girls Monark Silver King

[hzqw2l]

Here's a Garage sale find yesterday. Mostly complete aluminum frame 1935 Ladies Monark Silver King (first year).

Only thing missing that I know of is the battery pack for the headlight. Needs recrome on the really rusted chainguard, crank, neck and wheel set.

I was considering the frame for a nice Ratrod next year but instead I think it may become my winter restoration project.

 

[rustymotors]

CCCOOOOOOOOOOOLLLLLLL!! :shock: :shock:

 

[Gold Street Customs]

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Are those 24 inch wheels ?

 

[hzqw2l]

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: Are those 24 inch wheels ?

Hello,
Yes 24" wheels. From what I can gather, all 1935 Monark Bikes had 24" wheel sets.

 

[Danimal]

That bike rocks! Nice find!

 

[KOTA]

RAT it or ROD it!....... Heres how 26 inch wheels fit. Just be aware, those frames have a lot of flex.

 

[hotfoot]

Wow, personally I wouldn't rat it. I'd just take it apart, buff it out till it glows, and then re-assemble it. That frame is elegant, and I've never thought of a bike as elegant before!

 

[Metal Militia]

are you going for the weathered look by leaving it out in the rain? :wink:

 

[hzqw2l]

RAT it or ROD it!....... Heres how 26 inch wheels fit. Just be aware, those frames have a lot of flex.

Sweet bike.

Thanks.

Now ya got me thinkin' about next years ratrod build.