Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - My Most Recent Purchase: 1984 Trek 510

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bikemanbob
05-12-11, 05:18 PM
Although I posted in the "What's It Worth" section, I really don't care. I thought I would just share pictures. Regardless of its value, I found a good restore project.

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510/DSCN1058.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510/DSCN1063.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510/DSCN1062.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510/DSCN1061.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510/DSCN1059.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510/DSCN1060.jpg

auchencrow
05-12-11, 08:37 PM
I may be repeating myself but that is quite a worthy project Bikemanbob.
The '501 seamed butted tubing is ever so slightly heavier, and it takes a calibrated butt to tell the difference from '531, IMO.

I am looking at the bar tape and am wondering how to color coordinate with the red and gold accents, unless you find some NOS Benotto translucent gold colored tape. I think I'd end up going with the Newbaums yellow. (http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_OW41hoDyNeE/S3xTP2D7KOI/AAAAAAAAAAs/VzmeqKOdZ7s/s1600-h/newb_swatch.jpg)

PS - Take care when cleaning all those Trek logos - that sprayed-on lettering was not made to withstand much in the way of chemicals.
Veloh
05-12-11, 09:21 PM
Beautiful bike. Even the reflectors match the bartape and logos :D. Try to find nailpolish that matches the paint to touch-up the top tube.

bikemanbob
05-13-11, 05:19 AM
Thanks Auchen and Veloh. Although rough now, it will make a wonderful bike. Your help is appreciated.

bob
KOBE
05-13-11, 06:06 AM
Did the pump come with it? I love it when those old pumps are included, and still work.

I have a Trek with 501 that I am working on now. It feels as light as 531 to me, but I am a Clyde so weight is not overly important to me.
bikemanbob
05-13-11, 07:19 AM
Did the pump come with it? I love it when those old pumps are included, and still work.

I have a Trek with 501 that I am working on now. It feels as light as 531 to me, but I am a Clyde so weight is not overly important to me.

Sadly, it did not come with a pump. I did buy a Fuji Special Racer that came with a nice pump. I'll keep it with the bike.
bikemanbob
05-19-11, 11:17 AM
Here is how the bike looks after I rehapped it. I decided to keep the original freewheel and chain. I would have liked to wrapped the bars in gold tape, but I went with what I had. It will make a great bike for someone.

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510%20Rehabbed/DSCN1099.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510%20Rehabbed/DSCN1095.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510%20Rehabbed/DSCN1091.jpg

http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad253/bikemanbob/Trek%20510%20Rehabbed/DSCN1093.jpg