I have a frame that came with a basket case. I have identified it as a K frame from the excellent frame technical information on this website.
Unfortunately the previous owner sent it in to get a hard tail put on it. The neck was smoothed by an owner before that.
I asked the guy if he got the rear of the frame returned to him, he did not.
I would like to think if someone sent a good K frame in for this modification that a reputable shop would suggest cutting up a newer more common long frame.
Although maybe all of the smoothing had already reduced any historic value. I will never use it.
I am wondering if I should worry about preserving what is left or is it too far gone?