[CR]Newbie restoring an old MASI

The subject line says it all. I am new to the list but wanted to call on the collective wisdom to get started in the right direction.

I have an old MASI frame and campy/Cinelli parts from a bike I put together in the 70's. I would like to determine the approximate age and repaint / restore / prepare parts to the approximate original time period. Can anyone point me to some resources or web links where I might find some pertinent information about this frame?

If the following two people are on this list, would you mind talking with me regarding your knowledge of the history of my frame?

Rex Gephart Brian Baylis

The most similar MASI frames I have seen are the ones at Classic rendezvous page below:

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Italy/Masi_RG-Trk1.htm

Here are some specifics on the frame:

Stamped A.56 on the bottom bracket Columbus tubing with Nervex lugs, Campagnolo drop-outs The fork crown looks just like the ones in the photographs The frame was chromed at one time hence the lugs are chromed The headbadge looks identical Frame seatpost angle appears to be 72 degrees and the frame appears to be longer in style - a cobblestone frame? The campy groupo is not original (from the 70's)

Questions:

Judging by the pictures of the 1960-61 MASI Special Pista, this frame could be from the same vintage and I am tempted to try to confirm this and try to find the MASI blue paint and decals.

Can anyone confirm the vintage and help me determine if restoring the frame to match the beautiful track frame is appropriate? Where can I find the correct color to match the MASI Azzuro blue - eg is there a color code equivalent? Can anyone direct me to a person that would have the appropriate decals? Is the A.56 stamp on the bottom significant in terms of period placing? Did MASI produce chromed frames from the factory? Or just the forks? Would it be cost prohibitive to try to locate and procure the vintage Campi groupo? Can anyone venture a cost estimate if one were to be able to find these parts?

Thanks in advance for any and all information and help.

Jeff from Portland, OR