72 apple krate

[pkh1974]

I picked this gem up from a local bike shop. I believe one of the scrap collectors found it.
Its probably beyond repair but for the price I couldn't go wrong. I had a gift card for this shop from Christmas so the bike only cost me $25 out of pocket. Not too bad.

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Sweet score! I have seen worse restored so I'm sure with a bit of time and effort you'll be popping wheelies in no time.

 

[dragnusa]

That aint beyond repair. I seen much worse brought back to life around here.

 

[MBblue6]

Cool find and if anything it would be cool yard art for someone. Matt

 

[Gold Street Customs]

Perfect for the bike show, park it next to the restored krates for grins & giggles :wink:

 

[sleepy]

Definitely not beyond repair....that chrome can be resurrected with some soak time in oxalic acid. And try some automotive polish on the paint.

Nice score. 8)

 

[ohdeebee]

Are you sure that's a '72? No drum brake, single speed coaster, different sprocket from what I've seen, rear chainguard mount looks wrong. I'm no Krate expert by any means, just making an observation.

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Nice score! I can see a bit of work in your future but the finished product will be well worth it!

Luke.

 

[MBblue6]

I would say it looks like a 72. Schwinn made coaster Krates from 70-72 and with those pedals I would say it is a 72. Matt

 

[blackdiamond]

Single speed originals are rare, right?

Id say fix it up! OOOOOR sell it to me! :mrgreen:

 

[yearz]

those back drop outs look like toast hang it on your wall its 2 far gone,,,,

 

[LukeTheJoker]

those back drop outs look like toast hang it on your wall its 2 far gone,,,,

I disagree! Clean them up a little and have a look, I bet they will be fine, if not, find a guy who is decent with a welder and fix them! That bike is too cool to not be in use...

Luke.

 

[B607]

You have a cool Master cable lock on your seat. You can take it to any good lock shop and they will provide you with the combination. I have one I got in the late 60's with my new StingRay.

I had the brother to that one once. Bought it right out from under the kid that was riding it for $40. Those single speeds Krates were rode hard and put to bed wet. Have seen several rough ones. Gary

 

[pkh1974]

I'm going to try to clean this bike up once it gets warmer outside.
I don't think it will look very good but anything will be an improvement.