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> My initial guess is that you have a 1972 frame. I have # 830471, which I
> am guessing is a 1971 frame.
Thanks for responding, Greg. The graphics are very similar to the (beautiful) frame Fred Rednor has posted to the CR list. Particularly the lining on the seat stay tops, although the recent arrival has a wraparound seatstay treatment. Does your '71 compare with Fred's?
The Suntour dropouts on yours are a bit surprising, though. Were those even
> available in 1972?
Heck if I know. That bit really had me thinking it was a later frame. Can't tell from Fred's photos what type of dropouts his bike is sporting.
Do the (hopefully original) graphics and the patina on your frame support a
> 1972 vintage in your opinion?
Patina ... Yeah, I fear that's the stuff that came off with the masking tap e when I unpacked it... It's got no dents, but the paint and transfers have some riding behind them. I love original, but particularly after this packing job it's got the look of a bike that wants freshening.
Seriously, I'll be giving a call to the Witcomb shop at some point here and ask about their serial number scheme. I promise to post their answer to th e list for archival purposes. (Yes, I did search the archives before asking. )
Dan "Patinas Added While You Wait" Kehew Davis "Patinaville" CA