Originally Posted by
I-Like-To-Bike
Can YOU? Who replaces tubes in a lugged frame, ever? Why?
You are a dip.
It has been done and would might make sense for a custom-frame. It doesn't even seem like a big deal but, it isn't going to be cheap.
http://www.yellowjersey.org/zito.html
http://www.bicycleframework.com/
http://www.assenmachers.com/Paint.htm
http://www.rodcycle.com/articles/frame_repair.html