Joe Bender-Zanoni wrote:
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> Chuck's comment is exactly right that no one replaced that first set of
> Martanos with another in the 1970's. As far as I'm concerned Fiammes another
> ferruled rimare appropriate and an upgrade unless you strive for an "as it
> came out of the box" thing.
You bring up another great point Joe. I'm only impressed with an "as it came out of the box" bike, if it actually did _just_ come out of a box like John Barron's Masi. I'm less impressed with a restoration that is complete down to the original less than stellar OEM parts.
I have yet to see a restored California Masi GC with the original equipment USA made Hunt-Wilde white plastic handlebar plugs with the corny crossed checkered flag motif!!!
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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