Re: [CR]Prugnat Paramount (PP) vs Nervex

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From: <Huemax@aol.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2004 18:24:23 EST
Subject: Re: [CR]Prugnat Paramount (PP) vs Nervex
To: fred@twistcomm.com, raleighpro@dejazzd.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 1/15/04 5:36:37 PM, fred@twistcomm.com writes:


> Pete Geurds wrote:
>
> >> http://twistcomm.com/Bikes/66_Paramount/index.html
> >>
> >>> Here's my 1966 chrome Paramount with Nervex, red outlined.
> >
> > Is that the original lining?
>
> Pete,
> I have no way of knowing. But I assumed it is. I'm also assuming that the
> decals were easy to remove once they got scratched up. The Reynolds sticker
> looks original. What do the Paramount experts on the list think?
>

Hi, Fred and Jack,

I looked the image very carefully, I think it is ORIGINAL. I am not a Paramount expert, but I one tried to outline the pinstripe. Even on Prugnat lug, it is so hard and you got to be a master craftman/artsit to the the work.

Didn't I hear some one said there was only one person in Schwinn who can do the pinstriping?

Anyway, if you ever try to do it , you will know how it should looks like, or what you can do. I remember seeing Brian Bayles's job, it was great, but I am sure with his natual talent, it took him for over 30 years to get that point.

Best Regards,

KEN TODA, High Point, NC