Yard Art

[Kramai88]

I came across this bike today being used as decoration. I looked at it and thought I can’t let it deteriorate any more than it already has. Ended up making an offer for it and bought it. I believe it could be a 38 motorbike frame. If anyone has an idea what it is I would appreciate hearing it. As soon as the weather gets better and the pool won’t freeze I’m going to give it an AO bath and see how much original paint is still there. The serial number is Y34722

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[fordmike65]

Nice save. Might look pretty cool as a crusty rider. Just service and roll it.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Nice save ! , usually all the yard art bikes I see are always cheap store brands and always girls , i would have tried to buy that one myself.

 

[ZE52414]

I say throw a basket full of flowers on it and stick it back in the garden. Just don’t be surprised if it gets swapped out with a sweet 10
Speed .

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Nice save! Darts and pinstripes still showing and paint on bottom bracket look promising.

Thank you for not going at the bottom bracket with a grinder to read the serial number!

 

[fordmike65]

https://thecabe.com/forum/threads/so-who-prefers-to-preserve-the-crust.102071/

 

[the tinker]

I too am a sucker for lost causes. Perfect candidate for Oxalic Acid. Nice save. Keep us posted.

 

[SKIDKINGSVBC]

Looks to be a 36-37 judging by the flat fender bracing , 38 went with the stamped fender bracing ..Nice score!

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

With the darts/pinstripes visible and paint on bottom bracket after dusting off(thanks again for not grinding to bare metal) this could be one of those mind blowing before/after projects. Have fun once the weather is more better!

I have a soft spot for rustic, ratty rides however and would give it my special "hand rubbed oil" treatment to highlight the crusty age and give it dimension while protecting it. Then when it was time for another overhaul think about an O/A bath.

Either way, nice save!! It will be a sweet ride when you're done!

 

[Kramai88]

Short up date got everything loose today so it won’t be bad now to take apart. Pulled the crank and it looks like 37. Bad news one of the pedal holes is stripped.

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