Sun frame & forks - worthwhile rebuild?

[glasgowcyclist]

There's a chance I can get a Sun (Worksop) frame & forks in rough cosmetic condition but with cranks and bars/brakes. Might this be a worthwhile restoration project? By worthwhile I don't mean monetarily, I just fancy the idea of keeping an old bike going, I mean is it a decent frame and did it/will it ride nice?

I've never restored a bike before so will probably be back on looking for tips and other info as I'd like to get it looking as original as possible.

I only saw the frame briefly and can't recall seeing a model name on it. There's a decal on the seat tube that looks like it refers to a "Tour of Mexico". I'll try to get some pictures of it soon.

GC

 

[biggs682]

@glasgowcyclist i would just go the tidy up and use route rather than full rebuild

pics needed please

 

[raleighnut]

Should ride lovely and could be 531, piccies would be nice to tell if the finish has had it but if it is original then I'd be tempted to clean it up rather than re-sray/powdercoat.

 

[Spokesmann]

Seat tube decal was on a lot of their Carlton built frames. Any images?

 

[glasgowcyclist]

Seat tube decal was on a lot of their Carlton built frames. Any images?

Sadly, no.

It's in a flat my cousin is about to rent and the spare room is full of junk, this frame included, destined for the skip. I expressed an interest in saving it from that fate and now the landlady wants to keep it as "it might be valuable".

GC

 

[Spokesmann]

Shame, sounded good.