You know, all my Konas have been resto jobs - this one is no different! Full strip down beckons after I've finished the Lava Dome. I wonder how many 1988 Explosifs were made?
Bren - cheeky sod! My wife described the colour as 'vomit' Yes, the dents, hmm. It is quite difficult to see, though they are quite apparent when you hold the tube - a bit sad really Still, a bloody good clean and some amberwalls and it will be as right as rain.
Is the 'splatter' paint original do you think ? I know they had a tendency to that sort of thing back then. It looks a bit rough,like runs and things :?
Echoing above, to get one for under £120 was a deal...but it was the f-ing dents that put me and most others off so any shots of those problem areas would be interesting. Other than that, it just need a full strip down and deep clean / restoration.
Are you going to replace the stem for something more catalogue spec?