05-19-2010, 01:53 PM
Sure Cheryl go for it you will pick up new skills . Not sure about it saving you money though as new parts will cost more than a new bike. You can use rustoleum rust reformer and than paint it with silver paint.That is the crank, bars , and brakes. ETC. Where are you BTW?
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I understand your teaching intent Bill. (I am a former College Prof., among my many hats) I am always for young uns learning how to fix stuff. I spend hours fixing stuff I hate to just throw away. I am probably making .10C an hour. Keeps me out of my wifes hair , and I get peace and quiet in the garage.:-))
I have seen some of your projects here. Nice work.
I have also seen members picking up great bikes such as the Schwinn Super Le Tour in great condition for $50. Now that bike is worth spending time on.
I am looking for one myself, but a nice one rather than have to strip and repaint a rusty one and loose all the original markings, and still have pitted metal on parts.
After being in the school of hard knocks and getting a phd in it I learned to recognize a worth while project and a bury it and walk away project.
I was once offered a rare Vellocete motorcycle. I got all excited and ready to restore it. I was young than. But when I saw the bike sitting under a pigeons roost covered with pigeon droppings and half the metal eaten away I knew better than feel sorry for it.It was beyond restoration. Sad that someone let that happen to that rare motorcycle.
Anyway we are getting away from bicycle repair.
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I understand your teaching intent Bill. (I am a former College Prof., among my many hats) I am always for young uns learning how to fix stuff. I spend hours fixing stuff I hate to just throw away. I am probably making .10C an hour. Keeps me out of my wifes hair , and I get peace and quiet in the garage.:-))
I have seen some of your projects here. Nice work.
I have also seen members picking up great bikes such as the Schwinn Super Le Tour in great condition for $50. Now that bike is worth spending time on.
I am looking for one myself, but a nice one rather than have to strip and repaint a rusty one and loose all the original markings, and still have pitted metal on parts.
After being in the school of hard knocks and getting a phd in it I learned to recognize a worth while project and a bury it and walk away project.
I was once offered a rare Vellocete motorcycle. I got all excited and ready to restore it. I was young than. But when I saw the bike sitting under a pigeons roost covered with pigeon droppings and half the metal eaten away I knew better than feel sorry for it.It was beyond restoration. Sad that someone let that happen to that rare motorcycle.
Anyway we are getting away from bicycle repair.
Never Give Up!!!