Originally Posted by jdefran;
Frame condition, at least paint, doesn't matter all too much. Painting the frame would probably be the least cost item in the build (I know a guy..)
Thank you for the input and knowledge
OK, I don't know a guy for painting, but to me, part of the appeal of a vintage bike is the original paint, decals, and badges.
So I avoid all repaints.
Once, repainted, a bike tends to look pretty generic.