Re: [CR]Barn Find Paramount.

From: "P J Rutledge" <prutledge1@comcast.net>
To: <RDF1249@aol.com>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <d53.3b5237d5.3672d5bf@aol.com>
Subject: Re: [CR]Barn Find Paramount.
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:00:59 -0500
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Judging from the serial numbers and dates on the Paramount Registry, looks like 1958 would be a good guess for this bike.

Pete Rutledge
Woodbridge, VA, USA

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Subject: [CR]Barn Find Paramount.

> Well, junkyard actually. This bike languished in the rain for many years
> but when they cleaned out the junkyard someone recognized that this may be
> worth saving. I guessed it was made in the early 50s. Has the Nervex
> Serie
> Legere #45 lug set on it. Anyone want to add to that information?
> Serial number
> is 871. Nothing stamped on the dropouts or BB shell, just on the fork.
> Enjoy.
>
> _http://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157611108018754/_
> (http://www.flickr.com/photos/8379107@N03/sets/72157611108018754/)
>
> Bob Freeman
> Elliott Bay Bicycles
> 2116 Western Ave
> Seattle, WA 98121
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