Hi Neale,
Replacing the dropouts........again, which means in effect this would be the 3rd set of ends to be fitted is never going to be the ideal solution, but if you can find a set of period correct ends, and have the job done by a qualified framebuilder, perhaps silver brazed to keep the heat down, the end result will be more pleasing, specially if you are building it up with 50s stuff!
As for the rims, any modern tub should fit. Hope this helps.........
cheers kevin Sayles
Bridgwater Somerset UK
>I have been a subscriber to the CR list for a couple of years now, but
> normally can't even keep up with reading the postings let alone post
> myself.
> However I always read the many posts (eventually) as there is always some
> thread(s) that are of interest.
>
> Anyway here is my dilemma - I have a Paris frame and forks (I think it is
> a
> Tour de France model of about 1952) which I am finally progressing with
> after
> a very long delay.
>
> At some point it has had a number of brazeons added including some Nuvo
> Record rear dropouts fitted with Porta Catena 'shoe' (I also have the
> Porta
> Catena lever).
>
> Some of the other brazeons are going to be removed and can be done easily
> however these are a different matter. I need to decide soon as I would
> like to
> get the frame resprayed next month.
>
> I can't make up my mind as to whether to leave them and so have the frame
> at
> a later period or to remove the Campag dropouts and replace with something
> more original.
>
> I would appreciate any input and opinions thos on the CR would have.
>
> If I do decide to replace them - what with ?
>
> Also the T de F also has some Fiamme Red label rims - would modern 700C
> tubs
> fit these ?
>
> Thanks in advance for any input
>
> Neale Edwards
> Wrexham
> Wales
> UK.