Decided the back frame bolts were jankie and in wrong and…..back to ace for some stainless ones I can grind sand and polish….love having a ace hardware 3 blocks from the pad, almost as close as the beach…..
View attachment 2162283old gross ones…..
View attachment 2162284new ones before the polishing…
View attachment 2162285one done and one to go!
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View attachment 2162288done and installed! Much better, found a chrome and polishing place less than a half hour away from me and actually has a guy that specializes in vintage road bike and such polishing! Guess it might be worth the $250 for the frame fork struts and neck and couple other little bits….then I’d have them do the cranks and chainring also, their reviews are great and not too expensive! Here I go down the monark rabbit hole, guessing I need to find fenders and 24” wheels next!