Re: [CR]Original Gitane decals vs. remanufactured set

(Example: Framebuilding:Paint)

Date: Sat, 26 Apr 2008 13:51:38 -0500
From: Eric Burns <theej@mchsi.com>
To: Chuck Clark <chuck.clark@mindspring.com>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Original Gitane decals vs. remanufactured set
References: <000301c8a7bf$e4b309f0$6500a8c0@clark1>
In-Reply-To: <000301c8a7bf$e4b309f0$6500a8c0@clark1>


Chuck Clark wrote:
> I have a Gitane Service Course I purchased new in 1972. The remanufactured
> decal set shown at the following eBay link includes exact matches for the
> four original foil decals on the head tube, down tube, and seat tube of my
> frame.
>
> http://ebay.com/<blah>
> Z300211721085QQihZ020QQcategoryZ7295QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_
> trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247
>
> However, my frame did not come with the other three non-foil decals shown in
> the first image or the Super Corsa decals in the second image. The only
> other decals on the bike when I purchased it new from the shop were the
> three Reynolds 531 seat tube and fork blade decals.
>
> Questions:
> 1. Any idea why my original frame did not include all the decals shown in
> the set remanufactured by Cyclomondo?
> 2. Have any of you used these remanufactured decals? If so, have you found
> their beauty, quality, and durability to be on par with the originals?
>
> Chuck Clark
> Salt Lake City, UT
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> Hi Chuck,

Why not ask Greg Softley <gtsoftly@ozmail.com.au>? He's the one who made them <g>

If I were to guess, I would assume that the decal set covers several years of production and you would use the appropriate ones and paste the leftovers on the back window of your van <g>

btw: Greg is a list member, but seldom joins in.

Best Wishes,

Eric Burns
Streator, Illinois usa