Help to restore an old bicycle

[pennypilot]

Hi all

 

I have an old family bicycle that has been floating around the garage for over 20 years! From what I am told it was purchased round about 1945 by my grandmother. It is unfortunately in a bad state with a lot of rust. I guess it will require a complete strip and respray.

 

I basically want some help on where to start. I want to try and save as much of the original parts as possible.

 

How do I go about stripping all the rust and paint to start over? I hope the photos are attached.

 

Any advice will be appreciated.

 

Thanks

 

Henry

[LBKloppers]

Dude, in Tanzania you will find everything you need on that bike and you'll find it cheap. Tires, rims, spokes, seat, the whole lot.

[FirstV8]

Its called a " Complete Nut and Bolt Restoration " Document everything as it is on photos and video . . Start at one end and strip off the parts putting each section in containers carefully marked ie " Front end fork " ' Back brakes " Cranks and pedals " .etc .Then decide whether parts are restorable  or need to be replaced with new . . Keeping it  original will always keep the value higher .. If original parts are still available it makes it easier to complete the project . Good luck and enjoy the journey . 

[Vetseun]

Your Gran said that you shouldnt restore the bike.

She said you should give it to me.

Thanks in advance.

[CAAD4]

I used a product called Plascon Removall a few years ago, to remove 30 years of rust from a frame. It worked well and rinses off with water. It's an ambitious project. Good luck.