Except for the Suntour VGT RD (a very fine derailleur indeed). It would have almost certainly been a Shimano Crane paired with the Shimano Titlist front derailleur and Shimano shifters.
If it has a honking freewheel (28t or better), the VGT is probably the better bet. I'm not sure how large a cog the Crane will cover because it is a fairly short cage.
Johm: If you want to bring it back to full stock, let me know. I have a Crane RD in the pile o' parts looking to be bikes. I suppose I picked it up at some point as a spare for my 1975-6 Aerospace Pro.
Charlie Young
Honeybrook, PA
> Ian wrote: It sounds as though John has as close to an
> original spec' VA as you'll be
> able to find now - and I must say I envy him - and wish
> him as much pleasure from his as I (and my chuim) had with
> mine. Hope this is all of some interest.
> Regards,
> Ian Briggs - Luton UK.
>
> >From this, and other posts, it seems to be possible that
> this Viscount, has Lambert brake levers, Viscount calipers
> , Titlist front derail., ST VGT rear derail, and Shimano
> down tube shifters........and this is original
> equipment??????
> John Dunn in Boise, ID