Joined: Jan 2008
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From: Mans of NC & SW UT Desert
Bikes: 86 Katakura Silk, 87 Prologue X2, 88 Cimarron LE, 1975 Sekai 4000 Professional, 73 Paramount, plus more
Is that a dent on the top tube on that closeup? Sure looks like a dent to me, but maybe its the reflection on the paint itself.
Dealing with rust has been covered at least 1000 times. If you have the patience, google can quickly get you a couple of thousand opinions. Left exposed, rust just continues to get worse. Myself, treating rust is the first thing I do on an old bike.