1952 BF Goodrich De Luxe BARN FIND

[partsguy]

In a lot of seven bikes I’ve pulled from a barn, this might be one I save. I’m on the fence though. My middle daughter is all over bicycles so I can easily see this through rose-colored glasses. It’s cool, it’s OG down to the tires, it’s complete, but I’m not optimistic that paint will clean up. Let me hear your thoughts!

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

In a lot of seven bikes I’ve pulled from a barn, this might be one I save. I’m on the fence though. My middle daughter is all over bicycles so I can easily see this through rose-colored glasses. It’s cool, it’s OG down to the tires, it’s complete, but I’m not optimistic that paint will clean up. Let me hear your thoughts!

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You would be amazed how well the paint will clean up. It may not be perfect but a good rub down with WD and 0000 steel wool will do wonders for it. You may not get paint as clear as you want but it will be considerably smoother to the touch. A couple good coats of wax and that bike will be a looker. Good luck

 

[blakekennedy]

All depends what look you’re going for. WD40 and steel wool will give you a clean patina look. But at the same time, you are using an abrasive. The alternative is an OA bath. Personally I have never used OA baths, but it may be worth giving a shot. Take a look at this girls phantom that looked very similar in paint condition to yours.

Post in thread 'Oxalic Acid'
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/oxalic-acid.235960/post-1630189

 

[blakekennedy]

Also, thought you should know, that bike is earlier than 1952. Don’t trust the lookup tool site. That bike is likely a 1946/1947 with that stem, fork, drop center wheels, and sliding rail seat.

 

[Freqman1]

I second the OA option.

 

[partsguy]

All depends what look you’re going for. WD40 and steel wool will give you a clean patina look. But at the same time, you are using an abrasive. The alternative is an OA bath. Personally I have never used OA baths, but it may be worth giving a shot. Take a look at this girls phantom that looked very similar in paint condition to yours.

Post in thread 'Oxalic Acid'
https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/oxalic-acid.235960/post-1630189

I’ve decided I am going to save this. My two year old daughter loves bike rides and loved tagging along behind my Corvette. That said, I have time. I’ll set aside and start on it after I get some other projects done. I let the rain wash the barn dirt off for a few days.

 

[partsguy]

Also, thought you should know, that bike is earlier than 1952. Don’t trust the lookup tool site. That bike is likely a 1946/1947 with that stem, fork, drop center wheels, and sliding rail seat.

Also, thought you should know, that bike is earlier than 1952. Don’t trust the lookup tool site. That bike is likely a 1946/1947 with that stem, fork, drop center wheels, and sliding rail seat.

Interesting. I thought Schwinn’s that old has a skip tooth drivetrain and a sweetheart sprocket. This is standard pitch chain.

 

[partsguy]

Since the rims are total junk, when I do get to this, I’ll build a Nexus wheel set for it.

 

[AS-1]

Call her Tina.

 

[blakekennedy]

Interesting. I thought Schwinn’s that old has a skip tooth drivetrain and a sweetheart sprocket. This is standard pitch chain.

The deluxe models mostly used standard pitch sprockets and chains at this time, this practice started in the late 30s for Schwinn.