Jim Merz wrote:
>
> I sold Super Record parts from the first available batch that came into
> the USA. The head set washer looked just like the Record one but alloy.
> I remember that the top nut was slightly different, I also remember that
> the pre introduction info showed the headset as black, is my memory
> correct on this? Also, on the SR first seat post, the very first ones
> only came in a shorter length. The idea here being if the frame was
> properly fitted then you don't need an extra amount of seat post
> sticking in the frame.
>
> I had pretty good connections at Olympic Development and tried very hard
> to get some of the thing shown in the first catalog. Ti axles, Ti drop
> outs, black parts never showed up here. I don't have any of this early
> literature anymore, only a 1980 press kit that I am going to put on eBay
> soon.
Jim, do you know the date of the Campagnolo "Special Catalog?"
Here's my entry on the Campagnolo Timeline:
"1974 -- Special Catalog is printed by Olympic Resources, Inc., Houston, Texas. Included are all items in Catalog #17 with the addition of the short drop outs and Special "T" wrench (3515). Interestingly, the illustrations for the Super Record chainrings, headset and seat pin saddle cradles show the black anodized versions that were never released."
I thinking that my guess of 1974 is a little early? Does anyone on the list know or have an opinion about the correct date for the "Special Catalog?"
Chuck Schmidt SoPas, SoCal http://www.velo-retro.com (Campagnolo Timeline, reprints and t-shirts)
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