If the bike is "a keeper" my policy is to turn it over to Jack Trumbull (owner of Franklin Frame). Cycling and bicycles are not a math equation for me. I know what makes my heart skip a beat when I see it and love the state of grace achieved when riding a well sorted steel bike. When I look at or ride one of my bikes, especially those that have passed thru Jack's hands, monetary and time costs are irrelevant. In summation, put me down for have it rehabbed & painted by someone who is at the top of their game.

That said, I have bikes that are sorely in need of restoration and paint but their role in my fleet is that of a workhorse, not a racehorse. They do not get any special treatment as described above. IE, point to point rides like Ride Across INdiana that require me to bring a blanket for my bike because they're gonna put it the back of a box truck with hundreds of others? I got bikes for that too.