Thread: Sixties Olmo
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Old 09-16-08 | 12:49 PM
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LakewoodMike
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Thanks!!

You people are on it!

So on the chrome, can I just buy chrome polish at Ace Hardware or something? I use steel wool and WD-40 on my old cruisers. Cleaning wax on the frame? What should I be careful to do/not to do? Soft bristle toothbrush on the components with some mild cleaner perhaps?

Is there a reason not to strip the parts of the frame and clean them and the frame before reassembly? What about tires? Should I get some retro tires or just any 700ccs that will fit and look good?

Now I'm excited. I was afraid (oddly enough) that the bike would be worth so much that I would have to sell it. I'll clean it up and maybe and just maybe ride the triple bypass on it next year!

Here are the remaining pics. I'll check to see what the writing on the drop-out reads when I get home tonight. If anyone can tell me what to look for specifically or what picture to take I can do it. The blurry shot behind the seat post tube was intended to show the Burbank CA bike license from 1964. That was what made me believe that is from the sixties. If anyone knows how I can pinpoint the date I would love to hear it. Oh, should I removed the bike license and if so, how? It appears to be a sticky.

Finally, I found some Olmo frame stickers on eBay. Should I buy and apply?

Thanks so much for such quick replies!

Mike
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