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  1. 11-13-2010, 06:11 AM #1
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    Nice find!

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    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?
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  2. 11-13-2010, 06:47 AM #2
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    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.

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  3. 11-13-2010, 06:50 AM #3
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    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.
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  4. 11-13-2010, 07:03 AM #4
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    Thanks Trek. That website listed some info on Giant bicycles that may be helpful.

    Hopefully I can do a nice job fixing it up!
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  5. 11-13-2010, 09:18 AM #5
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    Yippee!!!! Good for you for rescuing that treasure!!! NICE! .
    Definitely want to see pics when it's all fixed up! Score!
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  6. 11-14-2010, 04:50 AM #6
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    How cool is that?!?!? Be sure to keep us updated on the progress.
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  7. 11-14-2010, 06:26 PM #7
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    I love trash!

    Congrats on your find!
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  8. 11-14-2010, 07:19 PM #8
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    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!



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  9. 11-14-2010, 07:28 PM #9
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    I love the chrome on that bike!
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  10. 11-15-2010, 02:39 PM #10
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    look at the lugs on that beauty! And that crank is so pretty. They don't make them like that anymore, do they?
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  11. 11-15-2010, 03:05 PM #11
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    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.
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  12. 11-19-2010, 07:11 AM #12
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    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.



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  13. 11-19-2010, 05:37 PM #13
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    Ooh, what a pretty shade of green. I love green.
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  14. 11-19-2010, 07:55 PM #14
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    did you just spray paint it?
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  15. 11-19-2010, 08:06 PM #15
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cataboo View Post
    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.
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