Nos 82 mountain goat dilema **update**

[yeti-man]

I would not gone all the way hysterical about the paint job. I think a all over bronze / brown color including the fork would be retro enough (for me)

 

[sylus]

Personally I would do nothing... For now

Some frames even more so in this case will fight you all the way on the colour until one day it will just pop right out what is right for you and the bike

Given the Market I can't see a good sprayers paint job devaluing it in someway,in the same way jeffs jobs will not automatically see silly value attached

If it's a true keeper and you feel special enough about it and you can afford it then I would see if jeff could be available for the right price

 

[firedfromthecircus]

To reiterate my $0.02 worth (from the other thread)... I think anything other than a Russ paint job would be wrong and diminish the value and desirability of the bike significantly. And I think that's true whether you went even for a simple 1-color or fade job (not just the "specials").

Goats were particularly known for their paint and Russ was THE painter of these from even the earliest days. The fact he's still available and still using his earliest methods/materials should make this a no-brainer. This bike would seem to have the potential to be the centerpiece of your collection... You should do it right even if it takes longer and costs more.

What are your plans for a stem and (possible) pump as those would also potentially figure into any appropriate paint work?

Sorry to be contrary, but I disagree. No matter who paints it and whatever colour it will never be the original '82 paint job. It will be a 2012 paint job of a bare '82 frame.

To that end, paint it any colour or combo of colours you fancy. The frame definitely deserves a quality job, but that IMHO is the only obligation.

 

[hollister]

To reiterate my $0.02 worth (from the other thread)... I think anything other than a Russ paint job would be wrong and diminish the value and desirability of the bike significantly. And I think that's true whether you went even for a simple 1-color or fade job (not just the "specials").

Goats were particularly known for their paint and Russ was THE painter of these from even the earliest days. The fact he's still available and still using his earliest methods/materials should make this a no-brainer. This bike would seem to have the potential to be the centerpiece of your collection... You should do it right even if it takes longer and costs more.

What are your plans for a stem and (possible) pump as those would also potentially figure into any appropriate paint work?

amen and or hallelujah. listen to this ^^^^ man, otherwise you might as well just give it the krylon touch, and a bike this nice deserves better than that

 

[legrandefromage]

amen and or hallelujah. listen to this ^^^^ man, otherwise you might as well just give it the krylon touch, and a bike this nice deserves better than that

what? Krylon? Good stuff, better put a pic up...

(coat on, heading for door...)

 

[mr_ship]

I think Chris knows he'll end up sending it to Russ

 

[klasse]

I think you got a good deal on the frameset.

If I'm putting used parts on it and riding it then I don't wanna sink another $1000 - $1500 USD into a new paint job - how much is a Pickett paint job?

If I'm putting new parts on it then I'm willing to spend more on paint.

The frameset will have significant value ($1000 at least) no matter what paint goes on it. Basically I suggest that you do what's right for you.

 

[uno-speedo]

In my eyes it's an investment and I would send it to Russ. His work is amazing (though you'll have to wait as we all do) but you'll hit the peak of provenance.

Do the frame justice and do it right!

 

[crconsulting]

I know it's not typical of the marque, but the prettiest Goat I've seen on this site was also the plainest:

http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=138156

Thanks!
As mentioned in the OP, it was done by Russ Pickett also. It's the base green used on the Bamboo paint jobs.

Good luck with that Deluxe! Looking forward to seeing it after you are done!

 

[MiniNinjaRob]

If it's just a plain colour it is to be painted then you'd have to be as daft as anything to send it all the way to the States for a job that can be done just as well here.

If it's a fancy paint scheme you are wanting then the original painter would be a very tempting option.

Personally I'd send it to Jonrock and instruct him: "go nuts!!"