Here is where I stand at the moment.

-Frame sandblasted


-Head badge off and slowly cleaning it up. I'm thinking about either [1] gold/silver leafing it [2] just keep it the way it looks now which looks really vintage and worn or [3] hand paint it like the original badges were. [anyone know where I can get replacement rivets for this?]


-Rusted/Greased and worn chrome parts off and soaked in a very mild acid dip for 48hrs. Then wiped clean. Looks good so far but wait until I actually polish the pieces! Lots of pitting on the pieces, scratches from previous owner and some damage from me trying to whack the cotter pins out




The bearings for the BB, headset and possibly the pedals will need to be replaced and new wheels, tubes and tires will need to be ordered as soon as I figure out how I can fit them on. The forks are pretty narrow on this bike. I grabbed my cousins wheel set off his Centurion and they fit snug inside so long as i take out all the spacers and bolts they just barely clear the cones [is this safe?]

so as far as costs go it will be the paint, new bearings, wheel set and a lot of labor time. I know I'm spending more on restoring this bike than what its worth but when I'm ready to move on to a better bike I'll have spare parts to use or I can give it to my nephews. I find it fun building this bike and the pride and accomplishment of finishing this bike will be satisfying.