Originally Posted by
cb400bill
The previous owner informed me that he purchased the bike used from Oscar Wastyn's bike shop back in the late 70's.
I won't be putting the card back as I have already finished the bottom bracket overhaul.
EV 4-8999 translates to 384-8999 which is still the phone number of their shop.
Bill, I'd just pull the seatpost and stick the card into the seat tube. At least it then stays with the bike. I think provenance is significant for vintage bikes, as it is for more conventional antiquaria.
If you haven't plugged the BB holes in some way, I'd recommend doing so. Could probably get a Campy sleeve somewhere, maybe even at Wastyn's! Combine the drive with a trip to Superdawg, or pizza at Lou Malnati's. There's an Ikea there, too ... you'd then have company on the drive!