Jason, awesome info. Thanks for that.

I know I had a rather public struggle with the 3rensho over what to do with the paint - leave it, restore it with paint, fix it up with powdercoat. I went with powdercoat because I was willing to sacrifice the authenticity factor for the durability of powdercoat. After three months of locking that frame and beating it up, I do have to say, I'm glad I got the powdercoat- it's ballistic. At the same time, though, one of the sexiest lugs is sort of masked, which makes me a little sad.

I've had a lot of people tell me they think powder is cheaper. This ain't true at all. To tell you the truth, it cost just slightly less ($50) than having Joe Bell do the paint.

And I'm really looking forward to having you paint my next frame, Jason...