Classic & Vintage - Waterford Restoration of Paramount

Hey all.

I'm looking at an older paramount on fleabay, and it seems like it needs decals and a repaint... how much would that potentially knock off of a reasonable bid (it's just frame, no add'tl parts), and how hard would it be to make that frame work with modern components?

Finally, in the event of needing a repaint and new decals, how much is that likely to run if I send it in to Waterford to do the strip and refinish?

Would they also be able to cold set the chainstays to run a 130mm hub? Just open questions at the moment. Any feedback is much appreciated. It's a cool frame, and the old style frames have a much better fit for what I happen to like in terms of sizing...

Waterford is one choice, just about any established painter can get the decals. Brian Baylis did mine some years ago, I think it was $650. which included new chrome on the rear forks.

I just received my 64 Paramount back from Waterford. The painting [ I have chrome head lug ] and some minor repair to remove an added braze on came to about $800.00 . The paint and transfers are perfect. They had the bike for 6 1/2 weeks. I don't see any problem with them spreading the frame out to 130mm and can't imagine that it would be very expensive.

I just received my 64 Paramount back from Waterford. The painting [ I have chrome head lug ] and some minor repair to remove an added braze on came to about $800.00 . The paint and transfers are perfect. They had the bike for 6 1/2 weeks. I don't see any problem with them spreading the frame out to 130mm and can't imagine that it would be very expensive.

I may be wrong but I thought I read somewhere that Waterford will not cold set rear triangle's? I most likely read that here so it's probably wrong. Anyway email Waterford for prices, etc. They do great work.

Otis,

from the Waterford web site ( www.waterfordbikes.com )

Your Schwinn Paramount Restoration Headquarters

No one offers a wider range of period decals and options. In many cases, for Paramounts after 1981, they're receiving a factory finish from the original factory! We also offer a variety period colors, including Schwinn's 1970's Coppertone. Services include:

* Spreading rear dropouts: This includes replacing the brake bridge.

I too thought they wouldn't spread dropouts but ya learn something new every day.

Marty

Otis,

from the Waterford web site ( www.waterfordbikes.com )

Your Schwinn Paramount Restoration Headquarters

No one offers a wider range of period decals and options. In many cases, for Paramounts after 1981, they're receiving a factory finish from the original factory! We also offer a variety period colors, including Schwinn's 1970's Coppertone. Services include:

* Spreading rear dropouts: This includes replacing the brake bridge.

I too thought they wouldn't spread dropouts but ya learn something new every day.

Marty

Ok, that was it. They won't just spread 'em, you have to pony up for a new bridge. The right way I guess but not cheap.

Waterford is one choice, just about any established painter can get the decals. Brian Baylis did mine some years ago, I think it was $650. which included new chrome on the rear forks.

Are those wooden rims?

Can you tell me what them grips are? I'm looking for the same color.

Are those wooden rims?

Can you tell me what them grips are? I'm looking for the same color.

Those are wooden rims; probably not period correct for the bike but something I wanted at the time. The "grips" are just red cloth handlebar tape, same as on the top tube.