I need a Stingray expert!

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Do we have and Stingray experts here on the forum?....I have a few questions :wink:

Thanks,
Tyler

 

[spinman]

It'd help if you threw the questions out first.

I'm sure there's more than one here who can help ya out.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

I need alittle help with the history of the 1975 Stingray. Im working on restoring one right now and have noticed its much more BMX based than musle bike based. Ive also heard the 1975 was not a very popular year because of the national outlaw of stick shifters. The 75 did not have the stick shifter that everyone was going after.

Ive also heard its less valueble than every other stingray....True?

 

[Rat Rod]

Here's the man you need to talk to... :wink:

NLCTVWguy

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Here's the man you need to talk to... :wink:

NLCTVWguy

Perfect!

Pmed him

 

[ratina]

1973 was the last year for stick shifts. Those are the most collectible because of the cool factor. 75's also had the half rear fender and dipped chainguard. Just cant beat the 60's Stingrays.

 

[Jimmy the Gent]

I need alittle help with the history of the 1975 Stingray. Im working on restoring one right now and have noticed its much more BMX based than musle bike based. Ive also heard the 1975 was not a very popular year because of the national outlaw of stick shifters. The 75 did not have the stick shifter that everyone was going after.

Ive also heard its less valueble than every other stingray....True?

Quoting (and replying) because I want to know,too.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

I need alittle help with the history of the 1975 Stingray. Im working on restoring one right now and have noticed its much more BMX based than musle bike based. Ive also heard the 1975 was not a very popular year because of the national outlaw of stick shifters. The 75 did not have the stick shifter that everyone was going after.

Ive also heard its less valueble than every other stingray....True?

Quoting (and replying) because I want to know,too.

Send me some pictures of your, I want to see it!

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

1973 was the last year for stick shifts. Those are the most collectible because of the cool factor. 75's also had the half rear fender and dipped chainguard. Just cant beat the 60's Stingrays.

I tend to like the Stingrays that slowly evolved into the BMX trend. I know there are a crowd that hunt for those type! I just really want to know if they are worth anything. I dont want to sprnd more on my restoration of my 75 than I could get back from it.

 

[ratina]

Condition is everything when it comes to those. I'm not sure what a full blown restored one would go for, but I would think you would put way more into it than you would get back. It would be cheaper to find better original parts than rechroming I would think. Im curious to see if you can bring some of that chrome back

 

[Rat Rod]

Like this one? :mrgreen:

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

Condition is everything when it comes to those. I'm not sure what a full blown restored one would go for, but I would think you would put way more into it than you would get back. It would be cheaper to find better original parts than rechroming I would think. Im curious to see if you can bring some of that chrome back

Have you seen mine? If so its not in great condition. I get a super deal for chroming so we will see what works out better. But im going to try to save as much as I can. OA baths can work miricals.

 

[Murray-Eliminator]

Yeah you won't get your money back if you restore those. not a big demand for mid 70's Ray's..

 

[Murray-Eliminator]

this will give you an idea of what they bring
http://www.ebay.com/itm/schwinn-stingra ... 35b65ed0f9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Schwinn-St ... 2a13d56a28

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-April-1 ... 1c1e75fbb7

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

this will give you an idea of what they bring
http://www.ebay.com/itm/schwinn-stingra ... 35b65ed0f9

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1975-Schwinn-St ... 2a13d56a28

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Schwinn-April-1 ... 1c1e75fbb7

Hmmmm maybe in 10 years they will bring what I would like to get for them.

 

[Jimmy the Gent]

Send me some pictures of your, I want to see it!

I have a few crappy phone pics....but I'll get some better ones this weekend.

You know it's now got a Springer fork on it though,right? :wink:

Yeah you won't get your money back if you restore those. not a big demand for mid 70's Ray's..

Good thing I'm not in it for the money.

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

I've kinda changed my plans after hearing all this. I will probably clean it up good and ride them. To be honest these stingrays were bought for me for $50 each, my dad picked them up at the flea market at that price and told me I could have them if I would fix them up. So as of right now I have nothing in them.