Flyash

Hi everyone, I recently purchased an old Peugeot vintage steel bike (see below photo) from a one time owner who originally purchased the bike in Melbourne Australia. The owner said he purchased the bike in 1970 so presumably, the bike is from the late 1960's to early 1970's. I have purchased the bike as a mini-project (restoration and clean up) which will keep me busy over the weekends.

I am looking for some more information about the bike and would appreciate any input anyone may have on this forum, in particular:

• What is the model and year of the bike I have purchased?
• Does anyone know the specific colour scheme (mustard yellow) that Peugeot used on this bike?
• Is there anywhere I can purchase Peugeot frame labels for the restoration?
• Any tips for removing rust from the frame - would you recommend sandblasting the frame and powder coating or is there another alternative for the restoration?
• Is there any pages/websites that offer tips/tricks for a restoration project similar to this one?
• Any forums or websites that specialise in Peugeot rebuild that you can provide?
• Any suppliers that stock Peugeot spare parts from vintage bikes - the front and rear lights would need to be replaced due to damage etc.

Thank you very much in advance.
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Pompiere

Here is an old Peugeot site: Home

Here is a place to buy decals: https://velocals.com/peugeot/

If you put some pictures in an album, we can see them, even though you don't have the required ten posts.

oneclick 

Decals also from:

https://www.cyclomondo.net/peugeot

and

https://h-lloyd-cycles.myshopify.com/search?q=peugeot

T-Mar

The decal scheme is indicative of circa 1975-1978. This is the era that Peugeot changed their serial number format, so it might have a serial number that indicates the month and year of manufacture. The frame has stamped dropouts, top tube brake cable stops and down tube cable stops for stem shifters. This typically indicates an entry level model with a frame manufactured from hi-tensile steel.

At this point the identifcation is complicated by your Australian location. Peugeot model designations and configurations often varied from country to country. Australia had their own Peugeot assembly operation, so they may have been spec'd locally. Being located in North America, as most other forum members are, I'm not familar with the Australian models. If it was spec'd and assembled in Australia that could explain the era correct Sugino Maxy crankset and SunTour rear derailleur and shift levers, as Japanese components would be easier and cheaper to source. However, I also note an entry level, CPSC compliant Simplex front derailleur and possibly Simplex skewers, that would be appropriate for a circa 1977 model in other markets. The mudguards and lights appear to be factory issue but curiously there is no generator tab.

Hopefully, there are some other Australian memebrs who can aid with identification. Regardless, here is a photo assist...

Edit: The brakes look like they could also be Japanese Dia-Compe.

Flyash

Thank you so much for taking the time to respond. This is all really useful for the restoration. I have added some photos to my album for your information - are you able to see the photos now? Hopefully I have uploaded them correctly.

Flyash

Many thanks for this information and links, much appreciated.

Flyash

Thank you for much for the comprehensive response. It really is appreciated. I am still very much a newbie when it comes to bikes restorations so it is quite something how just a photo can lead to so many clues on the history of the bike. You are correct regarding the brakes - they have the brand name Dia-Compe on them, and 'Made in Japan'.

I have added some additional photos to my album. Hopefully some additional clues for the forum members. Thanks again for your comments.

T-Mar

Did you find the serial number? It should be on the bottom braket shell or the rear dropouts.

Flyash

I have had a look and it is Serial Number 811622 and it was located on the rear dropouts.

The previous owner also posted this number when he sold the bike to me. I could just make out the number on the frame. I will also upload a photo to my album for your reference. Could you please let me know what this number may mean, in terms of the year it was manufactured? Thank you in advance.

T-Mar

Unfortunately, the serial number is not what I was expecting. Peugeot serial numbers from this apparent era are typically 9 characters long with a B or Y prefix. My understanding is that Australia was only assembing Peugeot at this time, so I was expecting a typical Peugeot France serial number, which this is not. The other alternative for narrowing the date, is to start investigating component date codes.

Flyash

Thank you for the reply and information.