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Winter Restoration Project

Bill Hagan

Bill Hagan

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OK, so it's not a Guzzi. At least it's an Italian bike.

When now 30-something daughter Jenni was a preschooler in Italy, she learned to ride on this Graziella Baby. It's been stored for ... erm ... some time. Then, a few weeks ago, that former preschooler gave birth to Evangeline (the last pic).

Thought it was time for a restoration.

No doubt I can clean the thing up easily enough, but the tires may be a challenge.

I have a few years before Evangeline can ride, but those other toddlers may insist sooner, so I'd better get cracking.

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Merry Christmas ... & a Guzzi New Year to you all!

Bill
 
Fun(!) Bill. Does that have a fold-able frame? Don't ever let that one go.
 
Bill, those tires may not be as much trouble as you think. Are they 12", I've seen small tires for the skooter/bike things at Wal marts and such. Good luck with the resto.
 
In for some real fun? Pour your own -- solid latex tyres will probably last until the next generation if treated correctly ;)

I see you already got the pedals off the cranks, that's usually the hardest part (as long as you don't need to get the cranks off as well :D )

BTW: yes Todd, that's a foldable frame. Not sure I ever saw one in a kids' bike!
 
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