u/Imaginary_Cat_2611

I picked up a 1969 Schwinn varsity and a 1977 schwinn suburban. Both are in great shape. We put 8 miles on them today and loved it.

I haven't biked since I was a child and I'm excited to ride again.

I love the nostalgia of the vintage bikes. They have character. Both were sold by their original owners, with stories that told a lifetime of adventure.

These bikes don't really need anything but I want to take them apart, deep clean them, regrease them and add a bit of wax to the frame paint to give them a bit of a shine and to protect the original paint.

Thanks for reading this. I need nothing from this post but I wanted to share my excitement.

I just want some feedback for what I do.

I weld a lot of pregalv and triple coat tubing. Carport Tubing... Versa tube type stuff along with galvanized chainlink tubing and Schedule 40 type stuff.

I don't prep anything, just cut it, and fluxcore it. (No grinding away at the spots I'm going to weld... Figured it didn't matter because the tubing isn't heavy hot dip galv)

I wear a 3m respirator with 2297 filters and work under a carport that is open on 3 sides.

I know a PAPR exists but figured it wasn't necessary and would add a level of aggravation to my work day.

My fiance is concerned about me welding galvanized material and is worried that I'm not being safe. (I too, would like to know that I'm being safe and I want to live a long healthy life with no neurological problems)

Please give me your opinions.