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11-26-18, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ollo_ollo

Decided I got a bit carried away upgrading my 66 Super Sport after the 2016 Clunker challenge. So, I Pulled Its derailleurs and the Campy Veloce triple off to use on other bikes.

I found a well used Shimano triple for cheap at our co-op. Also got a near new, long cage, 1st gen, Cyclone rear derailleur. Someone had completely eliminated its "B" screw mount & screw, so it was cheap like the crank.

While searching my cupboard for silver paint to dress up the crank, I saw a can of hammered copper leftover from a vintage saw restoration. Prominently labeled "Hides scratches and surface flaws". It was a good match to the coppertone paint of the SS. Just need a front DR and retape of the bars to be back in service. Don

That hammered copper is so cool! I'm going to have to find a way to factor that into one of my upcoming builds. Can you tell me what brand you used?

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