If you haven't done so, go visit Steve Maas's "The NLT Bicycle Pages" where he documents (REALLY documents) the amazing home restorations he has done on his Hetchins, Carlton, Colnago, Masi, Olmo, Peugeot, Schwinn, etc.
http://www.nonlintec.com/
He does his own paint, decals, chrome, anodizing and the results are _very_ nice! A real treat to read (also his tours in Europe)... thanks Steve!!!
Chuck "a fan" Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California
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