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

[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!

[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.

[emily_in_nc]

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

[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.