Well, my one consolation point is that it itsn't
black and I'm looking for a
black one... But...
I won't lie. Under the dirt and dust, with careful cleanup, that's a flippin' gorgeous bike waiting to appear.
If the fork was just bent back, I'd have considered trying to straighten it. (Bad idea, I know) but picture 2 shows the damage you mentioned on the thread that didn't get much notice, it does look like multiple damage spot stuff...
Keep an eye open for me, yeah?
But you know what? I'm looking through these pictures again, and damn. That is a tasty 50's bike. !