Well nearly...I've managed to strip the bike down all accept getting the handle stem tube free. That appears to be ceased well and good. So while that is soaked with WD-40 and tinkered with daily to try to get it free I have cleaned the grubby white wall tyres and polished up the wheels. Once dry I am very tempted to use plimsoll whitening to get them even whiter!
The Shimano hub was really stiff and grungy, so in a brave moment I have taken that apart too, let's hope I can get it all back together!
The photo of the crank and front chain ring was taken before I started to clean it all up. All came up really well, but the chrome plating on the crank arms is peeling off. My plan is to actually sand it off to a convenient point, make good the rust and then spray the entire crank with smooth silver Hammerite paint. This should give an even finish and also protect the steel.
The Shimano hub was really stiff and grungy, so in a brave moment I have taken that apart too, let's hope I can get it all back together!
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