Ooo-wee, I do appreciate a man with a little faith! I will post photos when I'm done.
And I appreciate your creative interests in recovering vintage saddle frames! Rudi and I have struck a deal.
I'm going to carefully remove the leather, clean and polish the frame, replace any steel bits I can find at my local ACE, and send the leather and frame to NJ for a RHM makeover. He promises to stamp the skirt sides with his custom RHM logo! I can't wait! I'll post pictures of my surgery before sending it south to Rudi. Rudi will post pictures of his work! Can we all say C&V collaboration?