The Grand Prixs (sp?) I've been on have been OK riding bikes - perfect for around town beaters, grocery getters, commuting, etc. But no way would I invest too much in renovating one. If I had that bike I'd find someone who would sandblast it (probably <$20) and then I'd rattle-can it. Even budget PC places charge close to $100 to do a frame/fork, which is too much imho for this bike.