Re: [CR]Re: Harry Quinn touring model

(Example: Framebuilding)

Date: Sun, 29 Jan 2006 11:13:28 +0000 (GMT)
From: "Michael Butler" <pariscycles@yahoo.co.uk>
Subject: Re: [CR]Re: Harry Quinn touring model
To: CR Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
In-Reply-To: <a06210202c00243eba91b@[192.168.2.73]>


Mike, I found you a set of front 531DB forks for this Quinn and I think I quoted you $12.00 Australian plus postage, when I never heard from you for several months I put them on ebay and got £25.00 for them. Thanks you did me a favour in getting a good price for them. Sorry have sold all my spare forks. Your best bet is ebay my builder is now charging £85.00 for a set unpainted. Best wishes and good luck Mick.


--- Michael McGrath wrote:


> Thanks for the input Jerry,
>
> "What I found interesting was the post over the
> weekend about a Harry Quinn touring model.
> Unfortunately, the link to photos didn't work for
> me. I"ve never seen a Quinn toring model, rather
> always the small rake, short wheelbase racing
> frames he is known for.
> Regards,
> Jerry Moos Big Spring, TX"
>
> All I can say is that when I bought the bike in
> 1974 it had what could only have been the
> original paint job, a bit tatty, but clearly
> marked as Harry Quinn. I was told by better
> informed cyclists that Harry made the long
> wheelbase models specially for long-distance
> riding and they were really a lightweight, top
> end racing/touring bike. The Nervex lugs and
> double butted tubing gives me confidence in this.
>
> The serial number is: 59c 30 64º 0222 E38 if
> that makes sense to anyone I'd be happy to know.
>
> Cheers
> Michael
>
> PS, Michael Butler might remember that I've been
> hunting high and low for a pair of suitable 27"
> front forks for this frame for several years. No
> joy yet, though I have a builder in the North of
> England who promises he can make a compatible set.
>
> --
> Michael McGrath
>
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Thats all for now. Keep those wheels spinning, in your memories if not still on the road. Be lucky Mick Butler Huntingdon UK.

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