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I have this 1965 Schwinn Speedster project that I picked up for cheap. Local shop quoted me $75 for sandblasting and powdercoating black.. are there better pricing for auch, or should I strip the paint and derust the frame and fork and chainguard myself? (And possibly fenders if not chrome)
Thats if I do a full restore. Got a few directions I could go if not do a faithful restoration to factory new/refurbish.
Pics of bike I picked up and after full disassemble and some wet sanding with 100 grit. Gray seems to be original primer/base coat.
For 1965 only 2 colors offered, a metallic red and a basic gloss black.
It needs a few parts to be functional but not 100% factory... needs a LOT of work to do full 100% factory fresh looking restoration.
Thats if I do a full restore. Got a few directions I could go if not do a faithful restoration to factory new/refurbish.
Pics of bike I picked up and after full disassemble and some wet sanding with 100 grit. Gray seems to be original primer/base coat.
For 1965 only 2 colors offered, a metallic red and a basic gloss black.
It needs a few parts to be functional but not 100% factory... needs a LOT of work to do full 100% factory fresh looking restoration.