French Barn Find - Buckets of Patina!

[Woz]

Complete with a dollop of dried concrete. Hope it hasn't set around one of the brake return springs or was a deliberate unorthodox way to attach the mudguard.

 

[Woz]

Probably will be the first job - remove all the wiring, dynamo, mudguards, rack and tool boxes.

 

[velofrog]

Complete with a dollop of dried concrete. Hope it hasn't set around one of the brake return springs or was a deliberate unorthodox way to attach the mudguard.

Best thread on RB

 

[SirLurkalot]

Wow I though my Skip rescue bike was bad. Good luck with it, watching with interest.

 

[Woz]

Looks like it is something around the 1946 mark. Haven't found the model yet.

Fantastic thread about Peugeot head badge dating https://forum.tontonvelo.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=343 but like all things old, and even a large brand like Peugeot there are mistakes and uncertainties as the logo seemed to constantly evolve.

 

[26er]

I think that Pug needs a new chain. The seat though is definitely a keeper.

 

[The History Man]

Re:

I think you have a bit of an s&m relationship with the guy at the tip.

 

[26er]

Re: Re:

I think you have a bit of an s&m relationship with the guy at the tip.

 

[allenh]

Thanks for a very entertaining and educational thread Woz. I kept meaning to but hadn't had chance to read this one properly until now, so coffee and packet of biscuits in hand I've gone from page 1 to date, really enjoyed it, had to get a coffee refill and demolished a packet of Bourbons.

Well done for the work, the perseverance and the information, I've learnt way more about old French bikes than I probably need to but carry on the good work it'll be worth it in the end.

I doff my imaginary beret to you sir with a suitably Gallic flourish.

 

[ibbz]

After 19 pages of interesting reading I want to see more of Bridgette Bardot
And more of the progress! Really enjoyed this