So I elected to spend the $90 to have the bike sand blasted and powder coated. Yes, you read that right, sand blasted and powder coated for
only $90! I only have pictures so far, but the quality looks awesome!
I have
almost all of the parts I need on hand, ordered, or arranged at a trade/sale (thanks
@C8N) later this month. After some internet browsing I was able to find some reproduction labels on eBay for under $20 shipped from the Czech Republic:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222175325202
I gave the painter some artistic freedom, all I asked for was "Red." He did not disappoint, I think the official color is "Jolly Rancher Red." After I pick up the frame this weekend (minutes from the Philadelphia Airport) I will post a picture with a lot of my parts laid out!
Frame pictures below: