Originally Posted by
ddeand
I am also working on building up a 1974 Raleigh International - would that frame be a viable candidate for my project? I have the frame but not the fork, so there is some latitude for how I can complete that. If the Raleigh International frame is a possibility, that might simplify the project. Possible?
A 1974 Raleigh International is definitely a candidate. By 1974 they didn't have as much tire clearance as the earlier Internationals, but you could probably get 700x32s in there without fenders. I happen to have a '74 International. Here it is with 700x28 (closer to 30 on these rims) with fenders:
You would have the issue of needing clamp-ons for water bottles, but if that isn't a problem for you this could work.