early 90s Rocky Mountain Thunderbolt

[whoa]

As a teenager in the 90s i rode a 1993 Rocky Mountain Blizzard. I don't have a lot of pictures from that one, so all i can show is this one.

I have always lusted for a Thunderbolt or a Wedge and some weeks ago i was lucky enough to get one.

I will take my time with the rebuild of this one, because i don't wan't to regret something later. But i promise everything will be well documented.

initial state

headtube

toptube

seattube

The plan is to keep the bike most of the time in a rideable condition, so i can take pictures outdoors.

 

[RockiMtn]

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definitely clearcoat over raw metal. and rust worms look to be minimal.

i would be tempted to leave as is. registering for updates!

 

[Retro_Roy]

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Nice score. I will be watching as well.
Will you be going with fillet brazed stem and fork?

 

[RockiMtn]

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Nice score. I will be watching as well.
Will you be going with fillet brazed stem and fork?

Roy… are you offering??? As mine needs them!

 

[whoa]

In a first step i want to use a Serotta fillet brazed fork. The search for the original stem and fork will be difficult, but i'll try my best!

 

[tintin40]

nice find. Good project for a restore

 

[mk one]

i was tempted with this one myself.

I quite like the bare frame showing of the brazing. Have you decided on a finish yet?

 

[whoa]

Have you decided on a finish yet?

Not yet. At the moment i'll trust the rust. We will see.

 

[RockiMtn]

serial # on the BB shell? and how about a close up photo of the rear dropouts pls?

 

[whoa]

I will post a pic with the serial # and the dropouts later. The dropouts are imo Shimano.