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Thanks freqman1!! This is my first restoration. Here are a couple of more stills. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Yikes!!! I guess the $25 I paid is looking better and better!!!! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Thanks saladshooter - I note that the original equipment was a 'two-toned corded' material. I'm wondering how the original weaving was done? I haven't been able to find a pattern or a tutorial. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Bathed the seat frame and pedals in oxalic acid and got a lot of the rust off. I also did a little reskirting to get it rideable for the weekend. Here is a close-up of the skirt guard. I used burgundy and orange hemp (coated in beeswax) to match the colors of the frame. I used fishing...

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That is a great looking bike! While at my LBS today, I noticed that they had a 1951 Roadmaster - similar style to your bike in absolute mint condition hanging from the ceiling. I inquired about 'availability' and the owner just laughed at me! Enjoy yours!! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Holy $&@#!!! That is one sweet looking ride! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks Gary. I'm not sure whether I'll reproduce the existing skirt guard knots or knot. I might see what I can find at the craft store. That's a rainy day project! Good point on the seat frame. I've used oxalic to clean the rest of the bike and the seat does need some TLC. It's a...

I've spent the last couple of days continuing to tweak, tune, and scrub. The original Troxel seat has been epoxied back together. Today, I cleaned the wheels and added new rubber. She's starting to come around! I think the next project will be to replace the skirt guard. Since the...

That is an impressive display of head badges! Is that a personal collection or from a museum? Here's the reflector head badge on mine. It's in nice shape. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You're correct. It is a Delta light. I'll be on the lookout for a bezel and lens. I didn't have any Liquid Gold around, so I went with WD-40. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

You are correct! It does have the reflector badge and the colors are strong. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Thanks for the tip! I hit it twice this afternoon with a heavy coat of WD-40 and it looks much better. More picture to come! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

My maiden post ... sorry, it's a long one. I grew up in Western NY and my wife and I are spending our summers on Chautauqua Lake. My wife is an avid garage sale afficianado and about a month ago, I picked up a late 1930's men's Roadmaster frame, fork, bottom bracket (skip tooth), and chain...