First bike you ever restored

[Dave Stromberger]

What was the first vintage bike that you ever restored? Pics or it didn't happen!

Rattle-can job... here's mine:

 

[barneyguey]

I painted this with rattle cans. It turned out good but I never finished it, it needs to be pinstriped. Unlike Mr. Dave, I've only restored three bikes. It took lot of trial and error to learn to paint.:eek: 1940 Schwinn Hudson Detroit

 

[Gsbecker]

Here's mine...rattle can as well...

 

[Rollo]

... '67 Stingray 3 speed ... Rattle can Pete paint ...

 

[vincev]

Keep em coming ! Some nice bikes !

 

[cyclingday]

1939 Auto Cycle De Luxe.

I spent about 5 years gathering parts and hired Bob Uszaszi to do the paint & saddle work.
I couldn't have done it without the Cabe.
Many members here had a hand in bringing this one to life.
Thanks guys!
I really appreciate it!

 

[Freqman1]

I spent two and half years doing the research and six months doing the paint and having seat and chrome done. 1937 Dayton Super Streamline. V/r Shawn

 

[partsguy]

My old '63 Columbia was my first attempt at a ground-up restoration. It was a failure, but lessons were learned. I would not dare qualify my bikes as "restored", but most have had some work done.

I think my first ground-up restoration that will be successful is currently in the works.

 

[kreika]

First and only I’ve ever restored is this 1950 Red Phantom. We had a backyard spray booth setup in about 1993-94. We did two black and my red. Still got her to this day.

 

[2jakes]

Keep em coming ! Some nice bikes !

Some pictures or it didn’t happen Vince!
(Just kidding Vince...you are my favorite vampire on the C.A.B.E.)
My first restoration.
The hardest part was not being able to locate the front tank glass lens. I had one fabricated by someone from Kentucky. Excellent work.

This is an iphone copy of an old black & white print
photo. (early 1990s)