Re: [CR]Hetchins Heaven

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Date: Tue, 22 Apr 2003 19:47:14 -0700
From: "Brian Baylis" <rocklube@adnc.com>
To: LouDeeter@aol.com
Subject: Re: [CR]Hetchins Heaven
References: <16c.1d7002c8.2bd334ec@aol.com>
cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org

Lou,

Sorry for the delay on this responce. I've been pressed for time as always. I spoke with Jimmy on the phone a few minutes ago and he asked me to respond to your email, as he was having difficulty sending you an answer. Those are known as "Coronation" decals. Introduced in 1951/52 to commemorate the coronation of the Queen. Those decals were available on any Hetchins from that date forward, but Jimmy tells me that bikes are rarely seen with all three decals on the frame because many people felt that the decals were "too much". I've seen several original frames with the other two Coronation decals intact, but only this one with all three. I don't remember which lug pattern he said the bike was, but it is easy to tell I'm sure.

Jimmy extended a thank you to all who came to the showing this year and told me that he really enjoys displaying the bikes for fans of Hetchins to see and appreciate. He mentioned that the crowd this year seemed more knowledgable and enthusiastic than he recalls in the past. Imagine THAT, HIM thanking US for comming to see his bikes. It is us that should thank Jimmy and Helen for their generosity; and we have. Thanks to the up front efforts of Mark Petry, we have arranged a gift for them to show our gratitude. Thanks Mark! I'll hit up the rest of you guys for a few scheckles to cover Mark. Thanks to all who attended this year. Ain't it grand that we can give this gentleman pleasure by letting him give us pleasure? Too bad the rest of life isn't this perfect. I mentioned Velo Rendezvous to Jimmy during the event. Don't know if he will bring something to Pasadena to show on Sunday, but I put a bug in his ear. NO, it wasn't anything big, ugly, and slimey; it was more like a cute ladybug or something. Hope he will join us in the fun.

Hope that does it for you Lou. If not, shake the Magic 8 Ball and ask again.

Brian Baylis La Mesa, CA You know what, I just realized I would like to have a Magic 8 Ball(you do remember those, don't you?); does anyone have one they would sell? Imagine, "Should I build this frame out of Reynolds or Columbus?"
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> In a message dated 4/19/2003 7:13:31 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
> jaysports@lycos.com writes:
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> > <A HREF="http://photos.yahoo.com/jaysportif">http://photos.yahoo.com/jaysportif</A>
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> > http://photos.yahoo.com/bc/jaysportif/vwp?.dir=/Hetchins+Heaven&
> > .dnm=DSCN0617.jpg&.src=ph&.view=t&.hires=t
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> DSCN0617
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> This one has some very interesting loonnnngg decals on the seat, top and
> downtubes. What are the particulars on this model? Lou Deeter, Orlando FL