In case no one is aware, TAKARAs were made by Kuwahara, and often, even the Hi-Ten frames had nice forged dropouts.
Just a data point.
Chuck Brooks Malta, NY NEUSA
-----Original Message----- From: David Kulcinski <dkulcinski@yahoo.com> To: Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Sent: Fri, Apr 30, 2010 11:39 am Subject: [CR] Goodwill Auction Outing (very entry level bikes) in Indianapolis, IN and Santa Ana, CA for local pick-up
These might be a CHEAP town rider for someone. They are for local pick up only. the first 4 are in Indianapolis, IN and the last one the (ROSS) is in Santa Ana, CA. If there are any listers interested in the ROSS, I could help with pick up and packing/shipping. I've never shipped a bike, so some patience would be required. ;-}
\u201cNice red TAKARA Deluxe 12 bicycle\u201d
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
\u201cPEUGEOT Competition bicycle \u2013 France\u201d
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
\u201cVintage HERCULES bicycle...made in England\u201d
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
\u201cOld School Ross bicycle\u201d
http://www.shopgoodwill.com/
Thank you,
David Kulcinski
Orange, CA USA