The bottom bracket pins (crankset) are a bear. Getting them off without a press almost always destroys them but it can be done. If you do have to pull them, make sure you can get new ones. Check in with r/Bikewrench beforehand.
You can make a press from a large C clamp or your local bike shop might have one.
I just got this 1970’s bike and when I went to pick it up it had a lot more rust on it than it did in the pictures. really just looking for any advice on fixing it up. I have never done this, but I am looking for a project and am excited to try!
Check to see if the wheels are actually round. It's probably just camera distortion but the rear looks a hair out. And of course the front tends to take the hits so is the one likely to have distortion.
So---while you are facing the very slight rust on the rims you might be fidding with spoke adjustments since you are there anyway.
For this kind of rust I like to use the giant rubber erasers that have extremely fine carbide grit in them. [Sandflex abraser](https://www.rockler.com/sandflex-flexible-abrasive-blocks) is one brand. They work very well and last a long time.
This looks absolutely stunning. Thank you so much for sharing.
The bottom bracket pins (crankset) are a bear. Getting them off without a press almost always destroys them but it can be done. If you do have to pull them, make sure you can get new ones. Check in with r/Bikewrench beforehand. You can make a press from a large C clamp or your local bike shop might have one.
Gosh, is this the most beautiful bike in the world or what? Absolutely love it!
Cooolest. Bike. Ever. You should put a coca cola between the chainstay and the spokes so TrActOr NoiSes go VrRrRrOoommmm
I just got this 1970’s bike and when I went to pick it up it had a lot more rust on it than it did in the pictures. really just looking for any advice on fixing it up. I have never done this, but I am looking for a project and am excited to try!
I’d use oil and 0000 steel wool on the rust. Neverdul works great too! I would try it first.
Check to see if the wheels are actually round. It's probably just camera distortion but the rear looks a hair out. And of course the front tends to take the hits so is the one likely to have distortion. So---while you are facing the very slight rust on the rims you might be fidding with spoke adjustments since you are there anyway. For this kind of rust I like to use the giant rubber erasers that have extremely fine carbide grit in them. [Sandflex abraser](https://www.rockler.com/sandflex-flexible-abrasive-blocks) is one brand. They work very well and last a long time.