Got an old Takara steel frame, butted. It has a dent, about 2 inches long, on the right outside of the chainstay. The paint is still on. It has a couple of small rustspots, and some other minor scratches and wear. The dent is close to the bottom bracket, and it has a brace between the two stays.

The dent is like a crease. Wanted to make a SS project type ride out of it.

Is this frame safe enough to rebuild ?

I'd have to see a pic, but a lot of frames have creases on the right stay to allow space for the big chainring. The brace between the stays is normal too. I wouldn't worry about surface rust spots or scratches as long as the frame feels solid.

i have an old takara headbadge if you are interested.

bombusben, you are the physic guru who does not need a photo.

isotopesope, it has a badge. Know much about Takara ?

I think it was a toy co. that could KO'ed from the bike biz by Taiwan . Seems like a nice frame.

If I think what you are saying is correct . That crease is normal on most frames. They also have them on the inside of the stays also..

S/F,
CEYA!

I've an old Takara steel frame and there is no dent there. It's a "Highlander" mountain bike frame.

Thanks, Guru's.