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Old 04-29-22, 07:07 AM
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rustystrings61 
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Originally Posted by darnet

Wheels are biggest part of challenge. Warped, rusted, and dry-rotted

Some surface rust, and sign of secure kickstand

Beautiful lug work, and interesting cable stay detail

Seat post not stuck but what is that sleeve? Bent lug on seat tube
The lugs are Bocama, and look like some variant of the Model 18 but with Type II sockets for the top and down tubes. The French LOVED the Huret Allvit derailleur ensemble, and I am told that if they aren't bent and are properly lubricated they work very well. The French (and some Swiss builders) LOVED using shims, and in a way, it makes sense. You're much less likely to have a frozen seatpost! I've had numerous French bikes with shims, and have seen them on several Allegros.

This looks like a fun project, and rivals my rustbucket '89 LeTour that I need to get back to work on ....
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