TRADITIONAL Behrens Viscount

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Strip to bare metal and clear sounds good.

I think it's just shiny metal. I did some hunting around to find info on that bike, no Viscount or Behrens matched up with that frame. I've seen a lugged frame with a American BB but I can't remember where.

I saw some viscount road bikes from the 70s. When I first got the bike, I remember seeing something about a Behrens store in Germany. But that's all I got.

 

[Wildcat]

I saw some of those also, but the head badge is different and they all have a different BB.

 

[kingfish254]

 

[Uncle Shish]

I started tearing this down after work, hoping to get it ready for our big vacation in two weeks.
Suddenly, as of someone gently... Hitting me with a brick, it dawned on me. I should document this for the traditional category.

I've had this bike for years, and know nothing about it. I bought it the first time I went to the Ann Arbor swap many years ago. I rode it that summer, then it spent the next 6 or so years outside. Now it's back, it's back inside.
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I don't have anything spectacular planned for it. Just want to clean it up a bit, but might add a couple things.

I've searched the forum for ways to rejuvenate the paint, and keep coming up with oxalic acid.
I'm wondering what other ways there are to do that. Not opposed to the acid, just trying to see what else might work.
It looks like someone painted over the original red, so going to dab some paint stripper under the bottom bracket and see what happens.

Totally digging that head badge

 

[Fv2]

Semi annual/ retirement trip finally happening. Now that Janet is cancer free, we're just living life. Though, we are currently home for a few days before we get back on the road.
Might get a little more done.

 

[Fv2]

Totally digging that head badge

Probably my favorite part of the bike.

 

[Chad T]

Might get a little more done.

If you can handle the heat. Holy moly it’s hot here.

 

[Fv2]

If you can handle the heat. Holy moly it’s hot here.

It's ridiculous. I'm actually in the garage trying to organize, to make room to work on the VW and new camper when we get back. Think I've already lost 5 pounds.

 

[Chad T]

I made it about a half hour 45 mins before I had to flee back into the AC. Yikes.

 

[Fv2]

Found this while cleaning the garage. Hard to believe my former alcoholic self would not drink this, but it's unopened. Think I'll just put it back on the shelf as is.

 

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I made it about a half hour 45 mins before I had to flee back into the AC. Yikes.

Been out here an hour and a half, haven't even made a dent.

 

[OddJob]

ONE MONTH LEFT!

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/rrbo-19-countdown-clock.119676/post-1285558

 

[Fv2]

ONE MONTH LEFT!

https://ratrodbikes.com/threads/rrbo-19-countdown-clock.119676/post-1285558

Currently in Acadia National Park. Might get it done before the end of July.

 

[Pondo]

Currently in Acadia National Park. Might get it done before the end of July.

That's an awesome national park, I can't wait to go back and do some more hiking someday!

 

[Fv2]

That's an awesome national park, I can't wait to go back and do some more hiking someday!

Originally, my plan was to hike the last bit of the A.T., but it didn't happen. But the rest of the area was amazing.

 

[Fv2]

Finally got back to cleaning up fenders. Only got one done today, it's difficult to be outside for long runs.
I was a little surprised by the little amount of chrome plating, as far as I know this bike was built in Germany. You'd think the plating would be better.

The original plan was bare metal, then clear coat. But I like the way they look, so I might just put some oil on them.

Still have the front fender to get to, maybe tomorrow. Here's a side by side.

I found some damage on this fender. This is one of those times where I wish the metal could talk. I'd love to hear the story of how these "pimples" got there.

 

[Wildcat]

Finally got back to cleaning up fenders. Only got one done today, it's difficult to be outside for long runs.
I was a little surprised by the little amount of chrome plating, as far as I know this bike was built in Germany. You'd think the plating would be better.View attachment 272852
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The original plan was bare metal, then clear coat. But I like the way they look, so I might just put some oil on them.

Still have the front fender to get to, maybe tomorrow. Here's a side by side.
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I found some damage on this fender. This is one of those times where I wish the metal could talk. I'd love to hear the story of how these "pimples" got there.
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Agreed, good patina just as it is.

 

[kingfish254]

Finally got back to cleaning up fenders. Only got one done today, it's difficult to be outside for long runs.
I was a little surprised by the little amount of chrome plating, as far as I know this bike was built in Germany. You'd think the plating would be better.View attachment 272852
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The original plan was bare metal, then clear coat. But I like the way they look, so I might just put some oil on them.

Still have the front fender to get to, maybe tomorrow. Here's a side by side.
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I found some damage on this fender. This is one of those times where I wish the metal could talk. I'd love to hear the story of how these "pimples" got there.
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Welcome back from your road trip
Agree, The fenders are looking cool. I also wonder how those pimples got there.

 

[Fv2]

Took the day off to work on my camper....

Decided to step back a bit and clean off the front fender of this bike. As I was wire wheeling, I noticed this bent brace.

Makes me wonder how long you can have something in your possession, and not notice stuff like this.

Anyway. I went to the anvil and with the help of one of those thin tent stakes, I got it here.

Not perfect, but much better.
Think I'll finish the wire wheeling, then go jump in the river.

 

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Hubs are cleaned out and re-packed. Put the redwall tires from an old build off bike on, and got this chainguard off my old Firestone Vagabond.
It doesn't line up exact, but I can make it fit. And it's the only guard I have that I think looks right.

Once that's fitted, it's just clean and re-pack the other bearings, then put it all together.
Oh. And grips. I have to decide black or red that matches the tires a bit.