Teens Davis Victor frame original paint-

[bud poe]

Bought this 10+ years ago now I’d like to put it together. I gently cleaned the frame with soap and water, but what would really make it pop? Should I do an OA bath? I’ve never messed with that. Would like to possibly make it a rider or at least a decent presenting bike. Will be looking for lots of parts. Any feedback, guesses at year, etc welcome, thanks in advance

 

[fordmike65]

No pics. Sounds like a great bike tho!

 

[bud poe]

Yeah something is up, pics are showing up on my end but the site wasn’t seeming like it was accepting the post and then I ended up posting it 3 times….

 

[fordmike65]

Al

Yeah something is up, pics are showing up on my end but the site wasn’t seeming like it was accepting the post and then I ended up posting it 3 times….

All good now!

 

[Archie Sturmer]

Nice bike.
Primary color looks rich Arizona brown. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/144074

Date stamps might be found on the bearing cups; is it a 22” sized frame?

 

[oldmtrcyc]

Yes, do the OA bath. You'll be amazed

 

[bud poe]

Primary color looks rich Arizona brown. https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/144074

Date stamps might be found on the bearing cups; is it a 22” sized frame?

I will measure the frame when I get home. there is only one bearing cup left in the frame but I’ll check it. thanks for the link I knew I had seen that add before but I couldn’t find it!

 

[bud poe]

Ok so what do you guys think about cleaning/polishing the badge? Should I remove and carfully detail it? I don’t want to damage that emerald inlay…. Also I need some box bars if anyone has any????

 

[Goldenindian]

Picture is bad…but color looks that same. Those shallow profile fenders are kinda rare….the “right” ones anyway. Cool find. Please add too Show me your Davis thread.

(Middle one)

 

[oddball]

Love the bike Bud, my first thought would be leave the badge on when doing the oa bath but I've never used that process before so I'd get other opinions. The paint scheme is awesome, my 1917 Excelsior has same. I have box bars if you are interested though not sure what the dimensions the bars should be on your bike.
Cliff