Yeah!
That is fantastic!
Ask, how many people have your great grandpa’s old Harley Davidson bicycle, and you’ll be lucky if one person raises their hand.
That bike looks magnificent, and it’s very likely that Gramp’s made those frame repairs, and if he didn’t, then I’ll bet one of his best buddies did.
If you choose to clean those up, then treat it like the Mona Lisa, and have them done forensically.
Meaning, take it slow and be methodical in your approach.
But, since your plan is to keep and enjoy, that really isn’t necessary, unless it’s just something that you feel should be done for peace of mind.
My guess is, that your bike is a 1918 model, which is very similar to the model 418 that I own.
They ride very nicely once you’ve serviced and adjusted everything.
I was fortunate, that my bike came with steel clincher rims that allowed me the ease of mounting modern tires, which made setting it up for riding that much easier.
As cool as the wood rims are, it does make finding a suitable modern tire much more difficult.
Any way, good luck in which direction you choose to take, and good luck with it.
Thank you very much for sharing it with us.
I for one, am very impressed!
Take care,
Cyclingday