Re: [CR]1974 Gios Torino bike?

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]1974 Gios Torino bike?
Date: Tue, 16 Jan 2007 22:48:38 -0800
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Dale Brown wrote:
> Re: eBay item #270080177797
>
> Unless corrected by a more knowledgeable person with insider info,
> I think that is a stunningly nice restoration... Paint looks too
> thick, decals look like they are under deep clear coat, a few items
> are newer than that time frame (toeclips, for instance.)
>
> Comments?

Just needs some HARD miles on it to apply some real world patina (way beyond the famous "first scratch")... then it would be perfect!!!

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)