Inspired by this forum I rescued a 1999 Diamondback Wildwood from my rear neighbor's scrap metal pile. Paid $6 for it. It's my first project bike. I'll only use the frame and fork as nothing else seems usable. Well, except the seat which I will re-vinyl. I have it stripped down except for the crank and seat post, both of which I'm having trouble with. Just ordered a Park Tools crank removal tool that I hope helps. For right now the seat posts works good for a vise handle for the sanding-to-bare-metal step. Eventually I'll put drop bars and skinnier tires. But right now I'm learning components and what goes with what. I think I will be turning to here for some help on down the line. Ordered a building book that is on its way. I'll paint it myself as I have experience in that. It's all hi-ten steel with a chromoly seat tube. The welds look good and no major dents or cracks. Fun so far. I'll see what happens.