1939 Roadmaster?

[razinhellcustomz]

Really cool Roadmaster that has been painted. I think these were middleweight bikes but could be wrong. Tank, carrier & chainguard should be chrome. Beautiful bikes with original finish. Good luck!

I have seen some of these older Roadmaster bikes that were Ballooners like the Luxury Liners from the late 40's-early 50's. Nice bike any ways. Good luck. Razin.

 

[Kennedy256]

Well I bought it for $200. Seems to be in pretty good shape. Not all original parts and has been repainted(not a quality paint job). Would you guys strip this paint off or leave it?

 

[1motime]

You scored! Tank and rack were originally plated. Try stripping a edge of it to get a feel for condition of what is underneath. Slowly and carefully. NO abrasives

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

S C O R E !!!!

 

[Kennedy256]

You scored! Tank and rack were originally plated. Try stripping a edge of it to get a feel for condition of what is underneath. Slowly and carefully. NO abrasives

What would you strip it with?

 

[CURTIS L LINDGREN]

just so you know @Kennedy256 ....................this is my 1939 RoadMaster. If the person selling was misinformed .............they may have misinformed you. That's a Great bike at a great price..................Ya dunn Gooood !

 

[1motime]

What would you strip it with?

I am sure everyone here has their preferred method. Start with a spot of acetone on a soft rag. Only start on what was originally plated. Not on anything that was originally painted.
Go easy and see if anything comes off. Take a peek at condition of plating and get a feel for how much paint or primer was applied. No rush!

 

[manuel rivera]

Well I bought it for $200. Seems to be in pretty good shape. Not all original parts and has been repainted(not a quality paint job). Would you guys strip this paint off or leave it?

Good Deal!

 

[Kennedy256]

just so you know @Kennedy256 ....................this is my 1939 RoadMaster. If the person selling was misinformed .............they may have misinformed you. That's a Great bike at a great price..................Ya dunn Gooood !

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I appreciate that. I Don’t think mine is A 39 from what you guys have told me. I am going to try to double check with the serial number when I get home. You have a very good looking bike!

 

[Kennedy256]

I am sure everyone here has their preferred method. Start with a spot of acetone on a soft rag. Only start on what was originally plated. Not on anything that was originally painted.
Go easy and see if anything comes off. Take a peek at condition of plating and get a feel for how much paint or primer was applied. No rush!

Sorry for all of the questions. What do you mean by originally plated? I appreciate all of your help