Originally Posted by
bikerosity57
Don’t repaint it! Get a can of gloss parade black shoe polish and rub it down real good. Then buff it. It’ll surprise you and keep the finish original. It’s too rare a bike to molest.
Repaint??? That would be terrible. This is one of the most original pre war roadsters I've seen in a long time and the finish is in excellent original condition for it's age. Even the painted rim centers are still intact. All the transfers look good even the one on the rear mudguard. The original cloth covered cable housings survive too. Only the seat and handlebar grips are later additions. I don't think this bike had a chainguard originally so it's almost complete. A rare bike and a wonderful find. And...a Rudge!