Recent content by johnny hatchback

Can i use a regular chain tool to remove?

the chain is pretty gnarly... should i replace it? Any preferences on where to buy?

You can see where the holes are, but looks like there never was a badge on this bike... Yeah i was going to just wash it really well and try some regular wax on a part and see how it comes out. I used to detail cars so i have a bunch of different waxes and what not.

Yeah i'm researching now and found a bunch of stuff about these, thank you! What's best to use on original paint? Rubbing compound? Regular wax? Both?

thanks for the responses. I was having a hard time finding similar bikes that have the curved upper bars AND the straight lower bar. Here is a pic of the serial number, super clean bicycle. I ordered new tires and tubes, some stuff to clean up the chrome... and I need to find a good seat...

Hi, new to this site... and new to vintage bikes also. Trying to restore this for my wife for our anniversary, it has been in her family for a long time. there is a serial on the bottom that looks like it starts with either a T83 or F83...? There are no other distinguishing marks.