I think this sounds like an Italia model from 1968 the number seems correct and certainly lugs of this type were in use then. Unfortunately the frame number is a year after the records stop. Len Ingram len@nutwood30.free-online.co.uk or 01249 650234 is the Hetchins registrar and may be able to help further. regards Hilary
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>From: OROBOYZ@aol.com
>To: bob.reid@btconnect.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: Re: [CR]Very non-fancy Hetchins Identity
>Date: Mon, Mar 12, 2001, 2:43 pm
>
> In a message dated 3/12/01 2:15:33 AM Eastern Standard Time,
> bob.reid@btconnect.com writes:
>
> << Frame Number H8099 >>
>
> Bob:
> My guess with a bit of knowledge is that this bike is Bob Jackson built bike
> from 1980. My information is from Hilary's writing.. maybe he can chime in
> here!
> As to model name, I have no idea and things got a little sloppy in the model
> designation area after the 1970s. If it had fastback stays and (sometimes)
> oval fork blades it carried the "Italianate" designation but could still be a
> certain model lugs.. i.e., own of mine is a "Experto Crede" lug set with
> "Italianate" stays and forks!
>
> Dale Brown
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