Re: [CR]Does Honjo make a reproduction of MAVIC fenders?

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Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 20:04:33 -0700
To: dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com>
From: "Jan Heine" <heine94@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Does Honjo make a reproduction of MAVIC fenders?
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Hi Dave,

Unfortunately, the answer is no - the Mavic fenders are not reproduced at this time. Some auto restorers who work on old cars with aluminum bodies can weld the holes shut, and then you can sand and file to make it smooth. Or just use hammered Honjos instead.

If we get enough orders, my car restoration guy can make the fenders. For one pair, the cost is about $ 400, but if he makes 10, it'll drop significantly. The problem is that the Mavic fenders I need are a different model from yours!

Jan Heine Editor Vintage Bicycle Press c/o Il Vecchio Bicycles 140 Lakeside Ave #C Seattle WA 98122 http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com
>Hello All,
>
> Does anyone know if Honjo makes a reproduction of the 40s vintage
>MAVIC fender in 650B?
> These are smooth sided fenders with a "handlebar moustache"
>styling detail on the ends. I can send a pic if needed. The original
>rear MAVIC rear fender on my wifes project mixte has been swiss
>cheesed to fit various reflectors and lamps over the last 60 years.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Martinez
> Fremont, Ca
> US of A