Re: [CR]Mid sixties Gillott

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Mid sixties Gillott
Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2007 19:41:25 -0700
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On Apr 24, 2007, at 6:03 PM, Greg Lone wrote:
> Hi list members, does anyone have a picture of a original mid
> sixties Gillot for decal reference. The frame and fork I recently
> purchased on EBay has suffered from a very poor repaint. I can see
> fairly large patches of the original silver where the new paint has
> peeled off {for instance under the Reynolds decal on the seat
> tube} . I have a feeling it is the Tour De Bretagne model, but I am
> not completely sure. The frame number dates it as a 1965, however
> Gillot production was fairly low by this point so anything from
> 1963 ish to 1967 would be help full . It is a British take on a
> Italian racing frame, very simple long point lugs, semi sloping
> fork crown, and a seat stay treatment very similar to my 1962
> Bianchi, all built with meticulous Ron Cooper workmanship.
> Anything I have found on Gillott tends to focus on the truly
> classic 1946 to late 50's products. This frame is not in that
> league, however it is very nice in it's own right, and deserves an
> accurate refinish.
> Thanks
> Greg Lone
> Langley B.C.
> Canada

Greg, I've got photocopied Gillott catalogs of different eras if you'd like those?

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