I just couldn’t resist. 1952.

[bulldog1935]

Tad, petritl, got his wife into it by letting her run the ebay parts-out hobby business. When she saw the money coming in side, she let go of the money going out side.

 

[non-fixie]

What a wonderful find! Enjoy!

Having said that, I appreciate the tough choices that will have to be made, come build time.

 

[Alan Brase]

Hetchins were existing in a different world from almost anyone else. What a serendipitous find. How will you present it? Try to make it look like new or keep the patina? I love patina, but it is a delicate thing.

 

[redline1968]

Thank you. I’m keeping the patina but respoke the rims and clean the aluminum up.. it’s gonna stay all original but safe to ride...

 

[non-fixie]

Sounds like a good plan. Love the bag and the Bluemels, BTW. Hope to see those again on the bike.

 

[redline1968]

Thanks yep all go back on the bike as before...

 

[HARPO]

Love it...and the fact the bike and I were born the same year. I have a little less rust, lol!

 

[redline1968]

I think I’m rusting also...lol just love this bike.....so deep into other projects just won’t have time.. looks like a winter project...