Peter, Quite frankly, if after all this time you haven't figured out that the only answer is that the only reason that you have her the way she is is that no one has cocked her up before you, then you just don't "get it".
honestly,
John Pergolizzi Torino, Italy
On Feb 6, 2011, at 11:43 PM, Peter Naiman wrote:
> I've an early 1950s Hetchins that is completely unrestored with a
> complete and original 50s Campagnolo group, plus the bike was a rare
> one owner bike during it's riding life until I purchased from a CR
> member a few years ago. I do intend to continue to ride her, but
> also to show at the CR. As it is a British cycle I'm considering
> taking the Campy group off and going with mostly British componants,
> Chater Lea chainset, Alp brakes (Thank You Hilary), Harden Bacon
> Slider hubs on Dunlop Stainless rims, etc, etc. Am I bastardizing an
> unrestored gem by altering it even though keeping period correct.
> Opinions valued from list members.
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> Regards, and Go Packers !!
> Peter
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