Thats sound advice from kz1000st.
Just had a quick look in your area, (I'm also seeking an older Helix for a build project for next year) and you do have some choices man over a new crate.
https://newhaven.craigslist.org/mcy/4657332871.html
I'd take a $1000.00 to him and ride away.
Then farther down a 2009 Vespa, for $1200.00 and I'd bet he'd take the 1k for his.
Beats walking, to me anyway. Good luck!!