Re: [CR] This Paramount doesn't pass the smell test

(Example: Framebuilders:Alberto Masi)

Date: Wed, 02 Feb 2005 08:18:17 -0600
From: "John Thompson" <JohnThompson@new.rr.com>
Organization: The Crimson Permanent Assurance
To: "'classicrendezvous'" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] This Paramount doesn't pass the smell test
References: <MONKEYFOODS2TRqf69a000003cd@monkeyfood.nt.phred.org>
In-Reply-To:


Val and Kevin Ko wrote:
> The forks also looks bent at the curve, giving the fork an "S" profile. I'm
> guessing that the top tube chrome is "flaking" immediately behind the head
> lug, in lines perpendicular to the length of the tube, clear indication of
> stress of damage from a front end collision.
>
> I guess I'm just questioning the seller's explanation of the chrome flaking.

Yes, it would be nice if the seller put up a better picture of the chrome damage he mentions.

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-John Thompson (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA