I’m new to this forum, so I am seeking your advice and opinions. I recently purchased a Hamilton Greyhound pull wagon on eBay and picked it up last Sunday. It was slightly more than what I was expecting to pay, but after seeing what other wagons are going for on eBay, the price seemed reasonable. It is green with matching green artillery style wheels. Or at least it used to be green, since there is not much original paint remaining. It has “Hamilton Greyhound” and “ball bearing” lettering on each side. Three of the four hubcaps are missing, but the fourth hubcap has “Hamilton” in script lettering (not the single letter “H”). The hard rubber tires have straight ribbed tread, and there is no lettering on the sidewall of the tires. I was wondering if anyone could tell me the approximate year it was manufactured?
I would also like any opinions on what I should do with it. I do like the patina, so I was originally thinking of just cleaning it up a bit by using a stiff bristle brush to remove some of the rust scale and leaving it as is. Or, once cleaned, clear-coat it (matt or satin finish?) to minimize any future rust. Or as a third option, do a complete strip and repaint with new decals. Any recommendations?
I would also like any opinions on what I should do with it. I do like the patina, so I was originally thinking of just cleaning it up a bit by using a stiff bristle brush to remove some of the rust scale and leaving it as is. Or, once cleaned, clear-coat it (matt or satin finish?) to minimize any future rust. Or as a third option, do a complete strip and repaint with new decals. Any recommendations?