Next project Firestone

[Danny Anson]

I'm thinking Red.

 

[fordmike65]

I love it the way it is!

 

[Danny Anson]

I love it the way it is!

I have 350 in it and need to add value for a turn.

 

[AndyA]

I'm thinking Red.

I love it the way it is!

Aahh, the eternal conundrum rises again. In this case, since there is quite a lot of original paint, pin striping, and decals intact, I have to agree with Dr. Fordmike. Of course, there is no right answer. But I am reminded of the quote from the famous boat designer Nathanael Herreshoff: "There are only two colors to paint a boat, black or white, and only a fool would paint a boat black.” For this bike, only a fool would paint over the original stuff. If you're itching to paint something (which I can certainly identify with) find a bike with little or no paint that can be saved. In any case, have fun!

 

[AndyA]

I have 350 in it and need to add value for a turn.

Our replies crossed in the ether. I see now that we are addressing a business decision, not an aesthetic decision. A very different kettle of fish.

 

[Archie Sturmer]

I believe that Herreshoff might have preferred skinny bikes, with heavy lead weight on the bottom, just for balance.

 

[Danny Anson]

Our replies crossed in the ether. I see now that we are addressing a business decision, not an aesthetic decision. A very different kettle of fish.

I have this orange Hiawatha or one of the two Monarchs. Which way would you go?

 

[Danny Anson]

Aahh, the eternal conundrum rises again. In this case, since there is quite a lot of original paint, pin striping, and decals intact, I have to agree with Dr. Fordmike. Of course, there is no right answer. But I am reminded of the quote from the famous boat designer Nathanael Herreshoff: "There are only two colors to paint a boat, black or white, and only a fool would paint a boat black.” For this bike, only a fool would paint over the original stuff. If you're itching to paint something (which I can certainly identify with) find a bike with little or no paint that can be saved. In any case, have fun!

This one? Light Blue with pearl?

 

[jacob9795]

Dibs on the Firestone front fender

 

[ian]

I love it the way it is!

Me too!