New Mexico Brant
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Here is the Crescent rear steer Model 20 tandem I bought just before Memory Lane. The bicycle had a lot going for it, especially the original matched Crescent pedals and racing bars. Someone spray bombed the frame black. I could see original paint silhouetting through the overpaint. It seemed much of the period surface was gone but the bike still warranted time and attention to expose the original surface.
The overpaint is coming off very nicely. Areas of the black enamel with turquoise-green striping are presenting all over the bicycle. Where the areas of paint loss are, the exposed metal has a great patina.
I still need to find matching saddles and a few other parts. Presumably whoever sprayed the bike black also swapped the wood rims for 26 inch drop centers. Lady Fortuna was in my favor because they used the original rear hub and Crescent sprockets; a correct front hub is needed. I am going to wait until I am finished removing the overpaint to determine what pair of rims to use. I want them to compliment the overall feel of the bike with the remaining painted surface.
On the operating table:
The overpaint is coming off very nicely. Areas of the black enamel with turquoise-green striping are presenting all over the bicycle. Where the areas of paint loss are, the exposed metal has a great patina.
I still need to find matching saddles and a few other parts. Presumably whoever sprayed the bike black also swapped the wood rims for 26 inch drop centers. Lady Fortuna was in my favor because they used the original rear hub and Crescent sprockets; a correct front hub is needed. I am going to wait until I am finished removing the overpaint to determine what pair of rims to use. I want them to compliment the overall feel of the bike with the remaining painted surface.
On the operating table:
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