found a old gitane at a yard sale
05-12-06, 04:46 PM
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found a old gitane at a yard sale
Found a old gitane at a yard sale. question is witch model is it? it has intergrated derailer hanger with adjusting screws on rear drop outs. nervar cranks mavic module E rims . problem is it looks to have been repainted on the top tube, where the model name usually resides, according to the pics ive seen at the gitane web sight its a 83. the question is how can I tell without a model name??? any clues guy's?
thanks Robert
thanks Robert
05-12-06, 05:45 PM
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Rub paint thinner on the repaint to get down to the sticker and original clearcoat
05-12-06, 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by EricDJ
Rub paint thinner on the repaint to get down to the sticker and original clearcoat
that sounds like a good idea, will try it and brb.. thanks eric
05-13-06, 07:54 PM
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Please post some pictures when you can. The dropouts and the Vitus tubing indicate at least a mid-scale model. Gitane workmanship tended to be pretty good.
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Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
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Originally Posted by John E
Gitane workmanship tended to be pretty good.
