would you dip this 1947-8 B-6 in Oxalic Acid or just leave it?

[buickmike]

I would say redo the whole thing. It sounds like the tank is in better shape+ i believe you're qualified to bring it to a righteous state. There are plenty of rusty bikes around already to look at.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

look at those pinstripes. just took these a bit ago.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I bought a kiddie pool and OA to do this bike several weeks back but did a couple crummy bikes just to see what would happen.

yeah, I think I am going to leave this one alone. good thing I am not one of those high energy people who make a plan, get up early and get things done.

there seems to be a lot of paint on this thing, I bet the paint would have come out real nice.

this was a donation to the Marin Bicycle Museum in Fairfax. I got it at the swap meet. Joe Breeze himself took my money.

 

[49autocycledeluxe]

I do have the pedals somewhere. I need a tank that matches this bike now

 

[SJ_BIKER]

Like have always said everyone needs a crusty patina rider in their collection....it's a survivor so long as you don't leave it outside in the rain ....I think it looks

 

[keithsbikes]

Leave!

 

[tacochris]

I think considering the bangin look this bike has (one of my favorites), and the advanced state of said patina...I would leave it mainly because its look has almost become its best character trait.
When I see that bike, even if I dont see your name I always know its yours.

 

[coasterbrakejunkie1969]

I say leave it alone it has earned its scars. I'm tired of seeing pristine re painted 80 year old bikes it makes no sense. It reminds me of what happens to people who get a bunch of plastic surgery and they just are difficult to appreciate because that is not the way things should look. Sly Stallone is a perfect example, it just does not look right.

 

[Misterclassic]

look at those pinstripes. just took these a bit ago.

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I’d vote leave it. It’s only original once.

 

[tacochris]

I say leave it alone it has earned its scars. I'm tired of seeing pristine re painted 80 year old bikes it makes no sense. It reminds me of what happens to people who get a bunch of plastic surgery and they just are difficult to appreciate because that is not the way things should look. Sly Stallone is a perfect example, it just does not look right.

I just imagine God sitting back with his legs up, sipping tea, watching you turn yourself into a plastic lizard person and chuckling.