1984? Redline st20 three series

[bikebuilder]

I found this today in a scrap pile. I was told I could take anything from the pile. I have too many bikes already but it looks like it could be a fun build eventually. Maybe put some super skinny rims and tires like the wheel on my dragster to match the delicate looking frame.

 

[Rat Rod]

You did well on that RL....I believe it's a PL-20.

The forklifter stem is worth some bucks on its own.

 

[bikebuilder]

The sticker on the left side of the seat tube is in better shape. I have long wanted to build a skinny tire bmx. This should be a fun lightweight bike. It has a lot of wear, missing sticker and paint, some rust. I want to clean this as best I can without damaging what's left. How would you suggest I treat the stem and stickers? I haven't dealt much with aluminum or trying to save old stickers.

 

[Rat Rod]

Ahhh...okay. I guess the ST-20 was the budget model.

Looks like someone may have stripped the paint off of the stem.

I'd probably just compound and polish the frame and fork and leave it original. You could strip the rest of the paint off of the stem and leave it as is, repaint it or powder coat it.

The bike would look good with a set of black Skyway Tuff Wheels mags.

 

[bikebuilder]

My 8 yr old was excited to upgrade to a 20"bike this morning. We cobbled this together with parts I had laying around. It was the perfect bike to put the red chain on that I had been saving.

 

[A.S.BOLTNUT]

Looks good and your boy looks very happy ,
Thats what it's all about .