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Old 07-22-20, 07:24 AM
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Worth restoring? Sure.

This bike doesn't need a repaint and a repaint in any case will likely hurt the value. The paint is largely in remarkably good shape.

You can deal with the light rust and just use clear nail polish to protect the frame. The rust on the chrome will be easy to deal with.

You don't need to buy expensive parts to finish the bike up. Weinmann center pulls would look right on that bike; you just need to measure the reach. Your co-op likely has those brakes lying around. Hoods can be found for old brake levers. The cyclone RD shifts better than a campy so leave it. A used leather saddle will be easy to source and look light years better than the ugly plastic saddle on the bike. Cloth tape is easy to find.

The bike needs to be overhauled and the consumables replaced. Evaporust is your friend for dealing with the rust. It comes in a liquid or a gel. I put the liquid in a bucket with a lid and use it for small parts. The gel is great for the frame or for parts that won't fit into the bucket.

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