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08-22-09, 03:13 PM
(Forgive me if I've posted this twice.)
I just got this old steel racer that appears to be from the 1960's, but I don't know much about it and neither did the previous owner, who I believe was second in line. I plan to restore it and perhaps covert it to a fixie. I've stripped the frame and revealed a serial number on the left rear dropout: VSM 1451 X. Maybe it's an old Viking, as they stamped their bikes there until the end of the 60's... Who knows?
Anyway, I've attached some photos and would appreciate any feedback. I primed the frame today and tomorrow will add the top coat: I'm thinking a nice dark maroon or midnight blue, perhaps.
Here is a link to some photos: http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu9/Valurot/new%20bike/
Cheers,
Chris
I just got this old steel racer that appears to be from the 1960's, but I don't know much about it and neither did the previous owner, who I believe was second in line. I plan to restore it and perhaps covert it to a fixie. I've stripped the frame and revealed a serial number on the left rear dropout: VSM 1451 X. Maybe it's an old Viking, as they stamped their bikes there until the end of the 60's... Who knows?
Anyway, I've attached some photos and would appreciate any feedback. I primed the frame today and tomorrow will add the top coat: I'm thinking a nice dark maroon or midnight blue, perhaps.
Here is a link to some photos: http://s628.photobucket.com/albums/uu9/Valurot/new%20bike/
Cheers,
Chris