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** restore or not restore? **

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chr1500:
I’ve wanted to restore and build up an old school bike for years now. I have always been looking out on eBay for an 80’s bike to start my own project. So I was very excited when a friend of mine came across a Skyway TA 83 frame at a car boot sale. The bike was however quite badly damaged and seemed to have been in a fire at some point. Anyway he paid 40 quid for it but gave it me? So my question is to restore or not to restore? It has 2 places where the chrome as rusted through, and also some fire damage to the frame by the bottom bracket. It may need some welding and then re-powder coating in white? I email or post pictures when I've worked out how and hopefully someone will let me know if it’s worth doing? (I think so) Or even if someone can help or knows someone who can do the work?
Cheers :crazy2:

That Swan Guy:
The answer is YES!

Jt:
Welcome to RAD.

there's a number of people who can help with this.

a good starting point would be a couple of decent pictures of it, to assess it and then the advice will be free flowing :daumenhoch:

southern andy:
I've bought a fire damaged bike before, it was a right mess and a complete gamble but it paid off with a lot of hard work.

So yes, restore it.  :daumenhoch:

chr1500:
Great! I'm still trying to post some pics? They should follow soon. Hopefully!

Cheers
Chris

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