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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 05:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By Schreck83

A paper label seems odd for 1988, so it might not...

A paper label seems odd for 1988, so it might not be a mfr. label.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 09:57 AM
Replies: 3,737
Views: 500,443
Posted By Schreck83

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/img_0389_84c1a8cd833d0e5c4107738f40cb968e03b7894e.jpg
Yin & yang (not their names and not my cats. They're my sister-in-law's)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 02:45 PM
Replies: 15,609
Views: 4,389,704
Posted By Schreck83

That's not a common color for the TdF and it...

That's not a common color for the TdF and it looks like it has faded in the sun quite a bit.
I'm building up a TdF in that red color and will post pix soon.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-08-24, 09:13 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 11,147
Posted By Schreck83

Austro Daimler Inter 10 Here is an Inter 10...

Austro Daimler Inter 10

Here is an Inter 10 from 1979 (based on the component dates). It has all European components as shown in the 1978 AD Brochure, which is quite different from the 1976 Inter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 9,827
Posted By Schreck83

Austro Daimler Inter 10 1978-79 Original...

Austro Daimler Inter 10
1978-79
Original tires...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/img_0590_dab4b870e7c3701828aadbb5f4bac6503ff7ae85.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-24, 07:43 AM
Replies: 96
Views: 34,093
Posted By Schreck83

Updated and New Links The Classic Rendezvous...

Updated and New Links

The Classic Rendezvous serial number registry has moved to:
CR AD/Puch Serial Number Database...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-24, 06:58 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 479
Posted By Schreck83

Check out Andrew R Stewart’s procedure In post...

Check out Andrew R Stewart’s procedure In post #16 of this thread:

https://www.bikeforums.net/bicycle-mechanics/1106889-bike-pulls-left.html

.I used it recently; very helpful.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-24, 01:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,454
Posted By Schreck83

Looks great! What kind of paint are you using?

Looks great! What kind of paint are you using?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-24, 03:16 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 438
Posted By Schreck83

Cheap 3rd Hand

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_0479_32542448e1a1e5cb69453e8267826c6b2e41e5c1.jpg
I have a VAR and a few others, but this is the one I've been reaching for lately....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-24, 03:42 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 4,286
Posted By Schreck83

The canal has been widened from 40' to 120' and...

The canal has been widened from 40' to 120' and re-routed in places over the years, so the abandoned parts give the best idea of the original scale.
Wiki has a good article on the canal: Erie...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 401
Posted By Schreck83

It all depends on the cage that is fitted to the...

It all depends on the cage that is fitted to the parallelogram body, particularly the distance between the lower pivot mount and the upper pulley axle-bolt. Every Criterium I have seen uses the "CP"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 09:20 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1600/img_0363_e851bb91e5081cfb3905553ef142d032790dae08.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-20-24, 09:12 AM
Replies: 1,109
Views: 310,541
Posted By Schreck83

The Finest 1972 ...

The Finest 1972

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/img_0357_572ae6b83fdd6f522cd19e46fe216237790cf3ac.jpg
Details here: Another 1972 Fuji Finest...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-24, 07:13 AM
Replies: 8,566
Views: 1,139,506
Posted By Schreck83

Gitane Tour de France frame transplant. Moving...

Gitane Tour de France frame transplant.
Moving parts from a donor TdF to the red 64 cm frame I got from @nwvlvtnr a couple years ago. Gearing will be much lower, so I did a cage swap from a SX-810GT...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
07-05-24, 05:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 695
Posted By Schreck83

Beautiful! The color is chestnut brown; my...

Beautiful! The color is chestnut brown; my Paramount is the same year, color and size. Made for 27” wheels and Weinmann 750 rear 610 front calipers. Takes 32 mm tires with room to spare. A joy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-30-24, 05:50 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,997
Posted By Schreck83

Your serial number indicates the frame was made...

Your serial number indicates the frame was made in October 1974.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 3,064
Posted By Schreck83

Sakae Swiss-threaded cups from a Motobecane Grand...

Sakae Swiss-threaded cups from a Motobecane Grand Record -1978. Cranks are dated 1977.
No indication of Swiss-ness on the outer face:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 07:20 AM
Replies: 173
Views: 72,663
Posted By Schreck83

https://labibleduvelocataloguesfuji.blogspot.com/...

https://labibleduvelocataloguesfuji.blogspot.com/


Link to many old Fuji catalogs found by cb400bill :
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 05:49 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,997
Posted By Schreck83

Your serial number can be evaluated with this...

Your serial number can be evaluated with this guidance from @T-mar :

SERIAL NUMBERS 1971-1974*:

Serial number format WXYZZZZZ where;

W = a letter, all cases to date being F, K or M, with F...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-24, 05:39 AM
Replies: 71
Views: 3,997
Posted By Schreck83

PorkchopBMX has hoods for DiaCompe brake levers...

PorkchopBMX has hoods for DiaCompe brake levers at a fair price. I haven’t seen white ones, however.

Brooks makes a product to treat leather saddles like yours called Proofide. You can search for...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-27-24, 06:41 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 952
Posted By Schreck83

PM'd on the brakeset and headset..

PM'd on the brakeset and headset..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

Here is the finished build. I only have about 15...

Here is the finished build. I only have about 15 miles on it but so far I like it. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-26-24, 12:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

To bring back the finish I used some very old #7...

To bring back the finish I used some very old #7 Polishing Compound, followed by Meguiar's Cleaner Wax and finally Meguair's Carnauba Wax. This removed some of the Prismacolor where it spilled onto...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
06-26-24, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 619
Posted By Schreck83

How is the adhesive on these? Still sticky?

How is the adhesive on these? Still sticky?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-22-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Schreck83

J indicates 1981!

J indicates 1981!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 04:45 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 581
Posted By Schreck83

Fastback stays, so likely a racing model....

Fastback stays, so likely a racing model. Superstrada or Competizione perhaps
Check the serial number on the underside of the bottom bracket against the format listed for Miyata in the sticky thread...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 03:22 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 823
Posted By Schreck83

I'll try uploading to Velobase. Feel free to...

I'll try uploading to Velobase. Feel free to upload as you see fit. I have this in PDF if anyone wants it that way.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-24, 02:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 823
Posted By Schreck83

SunTour Cyclone 1st generation brochure

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1440x2000/cyclone_gen_1_cover_92275286718f35ba81f48234714a6d180546a00f.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 12:33 PM
Replies: 130
Views: 41,951
Posted By Schreck83

One from the queue, as found, a 1983-ish Atlantis...

One from the queue, as found, a 1983-ish Atlantis with 531c tubeset with eyelets.
SunTour Cyclone MkII, Weinmann 605, 700c clinchers.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 173
Views: 72,663
Posted By Schreck83

Many Dawes catalogs over the years, up to 1994: ...

Many Dawes catalogs over the years, up to 1994:
https://dawescycles.wordpress.com/catalogues/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-03-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

Yes, but there is also a light-colored primer...

Yes, but there is also a light-colored primer under the blue, especially on the seat stays.

I'm trying a Prismacolor marker to tone down the primer a bit. They are alcohol based, so they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:56 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

The cleaning continues...(some of these are...

The cleaning continues...(some of these are before cleaning)

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x768/img_0021_7fb028e7eba65f9c79b599ff844df188b8e49726.jpg
610 front and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-02-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 691
Posted By Schreck83

Congratulations on finding a white one (in my...

Congratulations on finding a white one (in my size)! It does look to have most of its original kit and the paint is in great condition. The downtube "Fuji" is in the serif font, so it's an earlier...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:58 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

I have been busy cleaning the hardened grease and...

I have been busy cleaning the hardened grease and dirt from components while waiting for parts to arrive. Here is the original spec for the Finest ( likely stolen from Sactown_Albert )
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-25-24, 07:40 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

The paint looks really good. What was your...

The paint looks really good. What was your process for cleaning, polishing, waxing, etc.?
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
05-21-24, 04:28 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 647
Posted By Schreck83

Okay. PM coming….

Okay.
PM coming….
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

Yes! Full chrome is a nice fallback option with...

Yes! Full chrome is a nice fallback option with this frame.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

It was listed as a frameset with the other parts...

It was listed as a frameset with the other parts available at a very good price. When bikes are this old they often see a lot of component changes but the seller assured me this was not the case, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 11:24 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

I am fine with patina, especially since the frame...

I am fine with patina, especially since the frame is fully chromed. The areas of white primer may simply get a blue sharpie but most likely I won't be able to resist some touch-ups. I have most of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:10 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

There seems to be a white/grey undercoat beneath...

There seems to be a white/grey undercoat beneath the blue paint. Most of the dings are on the NDS....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 07:00 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,360
Posted By Schreck83

Another 1972 Fuji – the Finest

From time to time I have searched without luck for an early Fuji Finest in my size. Two recent threads (Dearth of top line Japanese bikes...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-24, 02:47 PM
Replies: 136
Views: 9,542
Posted By Schreck83

”Available at Toys R Us.” That says it all. ...

”Available at Toys R Us.”
That says it all.

There’s one on CL here for $35 but I’m not tempted. Let me know if you need any parts from it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-06-24, 11:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 967
Posted By Schreck83

Road

Road
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 974
Posted By Schreck83

Here is the SunTour V derailleur from the Fuji...

Here is the SunTour V derailleur from the Fuji Finest I just received. No date code on it; the frame has a 1972 serial number.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,292
Posted By Schreck83

Yep, it's a Super Corsa! Campy headset and...

Yep, it's a Super Corsa! Campy headset and dropouts, etc. OA and Evaporust are on the agenda for this one. Will start a thread for the rehab.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 08:27 AM
Replies: 2,747
Views: 174,292
Posted By Schreck83

That would be me :rolleyes: Thanks, Muffins !

That would be me :rolleyes:

Thanks, Muffins !
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-19-24, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 499
Posted By Schreck83

PM incoming

PM incoming
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
04-15-24, 02:30 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 515
Posted By Schreck83

Nice package! I’ll get in line, just in case.

Nice package! I’ll get in line, just in case.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-24, 07:01 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,063
Posted By Schreck83

I second AdventureManCO’s suggestion. You should...

I second AdventureManCO’s suggestion. You should be able to remove the silver paint to reveal the Imron; just start with less aggressive cleaning agents and be careful with solvents. Your frame is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 06:58 AM
Replies: 8,566
Views: 1,139,506
Posted By Schreck83

Can you treat the pin as you would a rivet in a...

Can you treat the pin as you would a rivet in a chain and only drive it out enough to separate the two parts of the clamp?
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