Ya Thanks guys. The tire was just a stroke of luck that happened to go in my favor.
As for the crank, upon closer inspection it appeared to be cracked half-way through for awhile because if you look at the end view of the broken part, half is brown and rusty and half is clean fresh metal. Thats a first for me, I've bent plenty of cranks before but never broke one in half. I probably weigh as much as the Hulk but I am at the other end of the spectrum of fitness, lol. I was standing up and had gotten 4 good turns out of the crank before she gave way. Life goes on, now I'm in search of a new crank.
As for the early 50's Ladies Monarch Firestone Holiday, he wanted $200, but could let it go for a little less. I think, when we were talking, we were playing a game of "How gullable is this guy??". IMO I wouldn't pay more than $50 but I don't know the rarity or value of such a bike. It was complete minus horn. It looked to be the original blue but much of the chrome had been sloppily painted over with silver. There had been no attempt at restoration or even preservation, the paint was there but in poor shape, 2 spokes missing on back tire, but they both held air. Original hairpin leather seat. Headlight and rack still on the bike. What do you think, would it be worth it to look at it again?? I took some pics w/ my cell phone, I'll try to get them uploaded today.
Lefty
As for the crank, upon closer inspection it appeared to be cracked half-way through for awhile because if you look at the end view of the broken part, half is brown and rusty and half is clean fresh metal. Thats a first for me, I've bent plenty of cranks before but never broke one in half. I probably weigh as much as the Hulk but I am at the other end of the spectrum of fitness, lol. I was standing up and had gotten 4 good turns out of the crank before she gave way. Life goes on, now I'm in search of a new crank.
As for the early 50's Ladies Monarch Firestone Holiday, he wanted $200, but could let it go for a little less. I think, when we were talking, we were playing a game of "How gullable is this guy??". IMO I wouldn't pay more than $50 but I don't know the rarity or value of such a bike. It was complete minus horn. It looked to be the original blue but much of the chrome had been sloppily painted over with silver. There had been no attempt at restoration or even preservation, the paint was there but in poor shape, 2 spokes missing on back tire, but they both held air. Original hairpin leather seat. Headlight and rack still on the bike. What do you think, would it be worth it to look at it again?? I took some pics w/ my cell phone, I'll try to get them uploaded today.
Lefty
