My circa 1977 (judging by the headbadge) still carries the classic Grand Record decal set, with the "3 Tubes Reinforce" (butted main tubes) frame decal and 531 fork decals, implying the the rear stays were something else. So in 1976, it would appear that either the brochure overstated, or the frame decals understated, the quality of the tubing.
Regards,
Jerry Moos
DTSHIFTER@aol.com wrote:
> Jerry & Listmembers,
>
> More interesting "Frenchness" with Motobecane and the Grand Record in
> particular: Until 1976, Motobecane stated the Grand Record was: "REYNOLDS
> 531 double tubing with Campagnolo Tips" - during this same time they listed
> both the Le Champion and Team Champion as follows: "REYNOLDS 531 double
> butted tubing throughout with Campagnolo Tips".
>
> It would seem, as Jerry states, the Grand Record was NOT 531 throughout.
> However, in 1976, the Grand Record was now listed as "REYNOLDS 531 double
> butted tubing throughout with Campagnolo Tips" - Did they really change in
> 1976, or just leave off the "throughout" in prior years?
>
> Any folks out there with '72-'77 Grand Records with decals intact?
>
> Cheers,
>
> Chuck Brooks
> Malta (Catz & Dawgs) NY