So I have everything "cleaned". The paint couldn't be saved and 90% of the plating was gone. I have been thinking about the direction of the project. I have it partially assembled at this point. I should have the wood for the saddle this week and I was thinking about the finish of this machine.

The next step could be building the wheels. I went over the rims with fine steel wool and some of the original finish is "hanging tough" so they have splotches of red and some type of varnish. I am thinking about just oiling/waxing it like crazy and leaving it. All the metal parts are different alloys and hence, different colors or shades.

The spokes and grips will be new or NOS and the rest is original/cleaned. I even have original tires. What do you think? paint and plate or what I have now? I am leaning toward the natural mature beauty myself



27 005 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr

27 007 by barnstormerbikes, on Flickr