Robert, An interesting frame to be sure but it looks more 'like' a Hetchins than a Hetchins. The Vibrant proportions seem too slack...like a softer version.
Just my 2 Pence.... still a nifty frame that hopefully will find it's name.
Matt Gorski fwMilano CC Belmont Shore CA USA
On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Robert F. Copple <rfcopple@cox.net> wrote:
> This is my first post to this list. I am somewhat of a classic / vintage
> bike collector. Last week, I picked up a frame that has me perplexed. It
> clearly has Hetchins characteristics, including curvy stays and ornate
> lugs,
> however, I have not been able to identify it from the historic site.
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> For background, it came equipped with some Pat. 73 Campy Record and has
> Italian threading. Could this be an Italia?
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> Do you think this is a Hetchins or a one-off by a frame builder who
> obviously had some skill?
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> I appreciate your taking a look at the photos.
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> Best Regards,
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> Robert F. Copple
> Scottsdale, Arizona
> USA
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