Restoring a Vintage 1950's Bicycle

I decide to try to restore this bike using only what I had on hand.No specialty tools just what I already have.

Was given a vintage bike from a friend who knew I like to restore them.Started off by examining the bike to see what could be saved.

Had to use rust solvent and a dremmel tool to grind away the rust.Had to repeat this time 3 or four times,varies with the amount of rust.

At first I thought the paint was original,but after a closer look.Someone a long time ago repainted the bike.

I removed the front and back fender,chain guard and seat.On the seat I removed the spring bolts which also held the seat pans together.I removed the old worn out cover.This will allow me to see if the seat can be saved.This bike had been left in the weather for some time.

Used my hammer to tap of the dents in the fender,then used sheet rock tape on the seat pans. This helps hold the bondo in place.I am not a welder so just using what I have on hand.I am just making a structure so when the cushion and seat cover goes on,it will not have a dip in the back of the seat.once the bondo dries I will sand it and add more where needed .

I sanded down the bondo on the seat pan.This will be form over function just to hold the shape for the seat cover.The seat springs I just sanded off lose paint and any rust.I had left over paint from a bbq pit project and some clear coat,this is what I used on the springs.I had another seat which I used the cushion off of it.I used a serated knife to slice it like bread.i also painted the bottom of the seat pan.

I used Wally World paint and clear coat to paint the frame and rims,I am not satisfied with my seat covering abilities.I may purchase a jell seat to cover it with