Originally Posted by
pastorbobnlnh
Welcome to C&V. Your P-13 is difficult to look out. Even your dog and daughter appear to be chagrined by the abuse it appears to have been through. Did you rescue it from a river bottom or a flooded home? If so, let's talk about how to resuscitate it before it is too late.
First, remove the stem and seat post. If they are stuck, begin applying Liquid Wrench liberally to the edges where they meet the tubing. Soak for 24+ hours. You cannot use too much.
Second, remove the chain and toss in trash. Use bolt cutters or a hack saw. Don't ruin a chain tool.
Third, remove the rear wheel and remove the freewheel. Go to a bike shop if you don't have a tool. It looks as if it should go in the trash with the chain. While you are at the shop, have the cranks and bottom bracket removed.
Fourth, remove and throw away the existing cables.
Report back on your progress. Post more pictures.
Thats what I thought it just making sure, The bike is not as bad as it looks. The chain, rear sprocket, and spokes are shot. Very light rust on some of the other chrome, Tried to get some good pictures, but I guess I need a good camera first. I would like to restore the bike but dont have the time or money. I was trying to see what I have, so I could put it up for sale. Figure I might let it go to a new home where someone could bring it back to life.. thanks for the replys.