Instead of posting randomly around this forum I've decided to start one thread on this build. So...
I came across an old Benotto frame on good ol' Craigslist. It looked pretty straight, was reasonably priced ($140 which is debatable) and seemed to have potential.
Tried to do some research on exactly what year and model Benotto it is but found dead ends (any Benotto people out there?). There is no serial number on the bottom bracket (BB) and came with nothing but a few scratches on the downtube decal.
The BB has those reverse threaded cups. Removed all that I could; bearings (which cleaned up nicely), the spindle (fitted for a cottered crank) i threw out, and
one of the cups. The other cup is stuck in the BB, which I'll talk about later on.
Plans for the build :
-decals (with the eventual paint job)
-Nitto Drop bars with Brown Brooks Bar tape
-rear Sturmey Archer S2c kickback hub laced to a Mavic Open Pro
-Brooks B17 saddle (brown)
-heavy duty chain
-beers
-profanities
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found a Sturmey Archer 3sp hub and hit it with intake manifold cleaner, an sos pad, and elbow grease
the hub seems to fit nicely, haven't measured it out yet. I'll post when I do since it will be mandatory for the wheel build.
comments or suggestions very welcome.
more to come