RE: [CR] Restoration

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From: <BobHoveyGa@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2004 14:40:53 EST
Subject: RE: [CR] Restoration
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


Nick said (briefly and effectively, as usual...):

I wish we could see more vintage bicycles that have been preserved and fewer that have been restored. Fresh paint and new decals do not make a classic ... better.

Nick Zatezalo Atlanta,Ga

Nick,

I've gotten two messages from Pergolizzi this morning saying that regardless of the state of my bike, rust or whatever, the only thing worth using is a coat of wax. He says if it is good enough for the Medieval Armor preservationists at the Metropolitain, it's good enough for him.

Of course their armor doesn't get caught out in the rain much these days, but still I must admit my natural laziness has me leaning hard towards agreement with his advice, as well as your comments above.

Bob