sorry...I realized I failed to mention the frame was on its way, not in front of me.

But, I received the frame from the santa in brown today...and the BB (on this new frame anyway) is indeed italian thread. Sent it off for new paint so I will post picks in @ week or so.

If anyone has any italian cups for a campy BB (record or chorus) lemme know, I can send jingle your way...or a set of english cups.