It seems strange that those who are the most extreme sticklers for
originality would be so insensitive to the fact that when new, the
worthwhile bike was a shining, gleaming, non rusty bit of eye dazzle with a
reasonably good paint job.
I think if it does not please your eye, it should be made to do so. It's
yours.
Now I gotta leave town to avoid the bricks sure to be tossed my way (:<).
Sure hope none of them hit any of my restorations!
Tom Sanders
Lansing, Mi