Last fall I picked up a 72 Paramount on the cheap. It had been well used, but at some point had been stripped to bare metal and then poorly repainted. All off the chrome (if there had been any to start with) and original paint were gone. At some point the rims, saddle and toe straps were replaced with 90's vintage stuff.

This is the only before picture I have.

The Paramount is the blue thing hanging in the background without a rear wheel.

Here is what it looks like with a $100 worth of powder coat and replica decals.

Some of the parts are not period correct, but this bike was not really restoration material to begin with. I still don't know what color hood and tape should go on it. And I do have my old Brooks from 1989 ready for installation.

The first ride will be this weekend.