1949 B F Goodrich

[Bicyclerick]

I don't know if I want too rat this out or restore it.

 

[chimichanga]

I would restore it. It's such a nice bike!

 

[Hooch]

I would tune it up and leave it alone.......... its only original once and a bike in that shape is more valuable as is than restored

 

[Rat Rod]

Oh wow...yeah....leave her be....that bike is AWESOME. :mrgreen:

 

[outsider13]

for now I'd go this route spray whole bike w/ rust into primer spray it will kill the rust tone down[darken slightly] the faded paint then HOT/RAT ROD IT example:

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but then again It's youre bike do as you wish

 

[chimichanga]

where were you taking pictures from?It looks like you were behind some blinds.

 

[Hooch]

save the old parts and do this!
http://ratrodbikes.com/forum/viewtopic. ... ht=lasalle

 

[mastershake916]

Clean the internals and ride it!

 

[ratbikesrock]

Love it.....especially the front badge! Ride it as the original it is!!!

 

[CCR]

ride it !!!

 

[gravediggerjason]

she's pretty ....

 

[TexasXXX]

Wow what an awesome looking bike.

I wouldn't do anything beyond cleaning the internals,a full lube and repack, and air in the tires!

 

[socal_jack]

hit it with some meguiars paint cleaner to see the original color before making any decisions

 

[ricksterr1221]

Clean the internals and ride it!

EXACTLY I LOVE THIS BIKE AS IS!! and as hooch said unrestored is more valuable then restored..

 

[Multipass]

I'd be inclined to give this one a good cleaning, a tune up, and then leave it be. The bike looks to be reasonably complete, a bit of a time capsule so to speak. While a first rate resto is not to be underestimated, there's something to said about machinery that wears it's age well. The old Schwinn paint and chrome is very good quality - you may be surprised at how well it cleans up

This one's too nice for ratting. Complete, original bikes are a finite resource. When they're gone, they're gone.

Besides, there are plenty of truly beat vintage bikes out there that can benefit much more from the ratter's touch.

Just my 2 cents worth.

-Mp

 

[Clothespin n]

I would Find a second set of 26 buy 2.125 Rims..
Paint them Red...
add WWW Tires...

Put The Stock Rims on The Wall in The Garage and it's DONE!
I wouldn't do anything to The Beautiful Patina on That Time Machine.

it's an Awesome Bike,
peace,
Kev.

 

[Bicyclerick]

Thanks for all the input everyone. I think I will just clean and lube and ride it.

 

[Bicyclerick]

Re: 1949 B F Goodrich Updated

Well I finally got some time to play around with the Goodrich. Cleaned, greased and changed a few things. What do you all think?

I still have some work to do, taking off reflective tape on forks, cleaning crank and rebuilding the pedals.

 

[deorman]

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