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Post by dedshott on Mar 19, 2019 18:56:33 GMT
Hi there,
I imagine it's a classic story. My parents move house and discover my old Raleigh Chopper behind junk in the garage. It is looking quite sorry for itself, but it's been inside, and it is all complete.
I would now like to restore it to its former glory for my own children.
I wouldn't say that classic bike restoration is a particular area of skill for me - but I do think it might be fun to do it myself.
Hoping I might find some friendly experts on here to help me along the way.
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Post by davydomes on Mar 19, 2019 22:15:27 GMT
Hi there, I imagine it's a classic story. My parents move house and discover my old Raleigh Chopper behind junk in the garage. It is looking quite sorry for itself, but it's been inside, and it is all complete. I would now like to restore it to its former glory for my own children. I wouldn't say that classic bike restoration is a particular area of skill for me - but I do think it might be fun to do it myself. Hoping I might find some friendly experts on here to help me along the way. Hi, unless it is completely knackered it might be better to do a sympathetic restoration. Original untouched has become the most desired. |
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Post by theginger1 on Mar 20, 2019 7:06:40 GMT
What a find. I have a friend who has his child hood bike from 76.
And yes, original is most desirable and better to look at.
It's only original once. A good strip and clean. Polish the chrome or even replate.
As for paint, leave it as is with the " i remember doing that scratch"
Excellent, enjoy 👍
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