2 hour drive, $60 paid, $12 in tolls and about $25 in gas. 2 Stingrays!

[JonCrazy8]

Yup, someone had a yard sale on a Tuesday! Emailed him last night and he held them for me until he got there. Had no idea what I was getting, I just knew they were from the 60's and what color they were. Needs tires and tubes, and a good cleaning, but in really good shape!

The green one is a '68 Stingray Deluxe with the Bendix 2 speed overdrive kickback hub.
The white one is a repaint (original green) Fastback and I can't make out the serial number to figure out the year.

Also picked up a Nicetown Tricycle and a Persons springer seat.

 

[user 135]

SCORE>>> Nice finds. I like that Fastback in white.

 

[ODDER]

SCORE! I love that green sting. That is one color I can't seem to get my hands on.

 

[JonCrazy8]

Yeah, the green one is in amazing shape. Just needs a cleanup, new seat, tires and tubes. Chrome has a little bit of surface rust and that's it. Paint has a few chips, other than that, it's in great shape.

The white one is showing the original green paint, so I'll be cleaning that one up with paint remover to see what's underneath. Chrome isn't bad at all, just needs a good cleaning, tires and tubes.

 

[SCHWINNRAY69]

Dang, that's a MEGA SCORE! Congrats on the awesome finds!

 

[JonCrazy8]

Took the crank off the white one to see the date, and it's also a '68 of February.

 

[Rat Rod]

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE WHITE SCREENING ON THE CHAINGUARD OF THE GREEN BIKE.

One hit with the hose or a rag on that area can easily blow those graphics right off.

 

[JonCrazy8]

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE WHITE SCREENING ON THE CHAINGUARD OF THE GREEN BIKE.

One hit with the hose or a rag on that area can easily blow those graphics right off.

Thank you sir!

 

[Rat Rod]

I've obviously learned that the hard way.

 

[tanksalot]

BE VERY CAREFUL WITH THE WHITE SCREENING ON THE CHAINGUARD OF THE GREEN BIKE.

One hit with the hose or a rag on that area can easily blow those graphics right off.

I assume this on every bike guard more times than not its true a light spray with the hose makes the litho go away.. Yes I also learned the hard way .. PS Nice bike find.. ..

 

[JonCrazy8]

So I'm guessing the best thing to clean the guard is a light spray wax? Or just leave it alone?

 

[MBblue6]

Great finds. Have fun with them, if you ever want to sell the Green 68 Deluxe let me know. Thanks, Matt

 

[tanksalot]

So I'm guessing the best thing to clean the guard is a light spray wax? Or just leave it alone?

Thread lightly Id only do a very small spot first if any at all ..But Im very shy when it comes to cleaning script /decals on bike . I hope this helps ..

 

[Rustinkerer]

Aw, it's a repaint. And here I thought you found the rare, prototype "Turnip Tosser"!

 

[RailRider]

Great scores!

 

[DoubleL]

That's why w do what we do.....nice grab!