Nice find!

[rubywagon]

Our city is doing it's bi-annual bulk pickup and our neighborhood streets are currently lined with piles of "junk" to be disposed of. I ran across this treasure, one wheel sticking out from under a huge pile of branches, begging me to take it home.

I am having trouble identifying it though. The label says it is a Giant Grand Prix, although the Giant logo looks much different from the one currently used. I have scoured the internet and can't find any information for a bike by that name. Any TE'ers know where I can find info on my new girl?

[Trek420]

oooh, nice project bike. We want to see the "after" pictures.

You might want to check this site. http://www.mrmartinweb.com/bicycle.html

It's how I found out about Knott's thrift store bike. It's since been beautifully made over by Robinson Wheelworks.

But log off and get back out there. Rescue more steel bikes ;) :cool:

[zoom-zoom]

One person's trash.... Wow, that is really cool. Next Spring I'm thinking about scouring some yard sales in search of something like that.

[rubywagon]

Thanks Trek. That website listed some info on Giant bicycles that may be helpful.

Hopefully I can do a nice job fixing it up!

[Tri Girl]

Yippee!!!! Good for you for rescuing that treasure!!! NICE! .
Definitely want to see pics when it's all fixed up! Score!:)

[Bike Chick]

How cool is that?!?!? Be sure to keep us updated on the progress.

[malkin]

I love trash!

Congrats on your find!

[rubywagon]

After my morning ride, I began to clean the rust from the bike. I am going to have to paint the frame, but most of the components look as good as new. So exciting!

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1421/5176968307_9ca4deb0bd_z.jpg

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1415/5176969223_c368a31f90_z.jpg

[Cataboo]

I love the chrome on that bike!

[Tri Girl]

look at the lugs on that beauty! And that crank is so pretty. They don't make them like that anymore, do they?

[rubywagon]

The paint is terribly scratched and rusted. I wish it wasn't, because I love the light root beer color. I sanded it, taped off all the beautiful chrome, and primed it this afternoon. I can't wait to finish it.

Tri girl, I think the cranks are my favorite part on the bike. :)

[rubywagon]

The paint is finished. I love how shiny it looks. I will take it to The Bike Guy tomorrow so he can repack the bottom bracket and reassemble everything. :)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4124/5189351303_85b742f3e2.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4087/5189353421_08b726b4a6.jpg

[emily_in_nc]

Ooh, what a pretty shade of green. I love green. :D

[Cataboo]

did you just spray paint it?

[rubywagon]

did you just spray paint it?

Yup. I sanded the original paint, taped the chrome, primed/sanded/primed, painted, and clear coated. I wish i could afford a real paint job, but I think it turned out really nice. And I did it myself! That will make riding it even more fun.

Thanks Emily! I like green, too. :D

[Cataboo]

It looks great - I'm still debating what to do with my mixte.

[rubywagon]

It was honestly easy. You should give it a whlirl.

[Tri Girl]

It looks so pretty- LOVE the green!!! Nice job! I can't wait to see it put back together.

[malkin]

Wow!
Good work!

[Possegal]

I love the color. My goal is to own a green bike. I look good in/on green. :)

[emily_in_nc]

Thanks Emily! I like green, too. :D

I kinda guessed that from your screen name! :D

[rubywagon]

It needs a little spit shine, but it is put back together.

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5289/5260758813_38701bce67_z.jpg

[Tri Girl]

WOW- it looks GREAT!!! Nice work!

[out_spokin']

WAY cool. Nice work!!

[Kerry1976]

That looks FANTASTIC!

[rubywagon]

Thanks, ladies! I am going to replace the brake cable housing tomorrow and then I can daydream about accessories. :)

ETA: ... and replacing those awful torpedo grips. Oy.

[Jaclyn]

Do post a final "before" and "after" photo. I know I am inspired by the transformation and very impressed you've done it yourself.

The bike had a sprung Brooks saddle when you found it? Wow.

[rubywagon]

I wish it was a Brooks, but it isnt. I got most of the rust off of it and tried to make it work, but after a ride on it yesterday, it had to be replaced. Structurally, it was crumbling and falling apart. Shame!

[rubywagon]

Okay, last post on this thread I swear. Here is the final before and after.

Before:

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4071/5170983734_b7f5341b98_z.jpg

After:

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5286/5266096585_d4f1e7ae55_z.jpg

I love, love, love it. :o