Originally Posted by
repechage
I think you are optimistic here. but I really doubt it will break.
I worked at a shop many years ago that stocked Raleigh bicycles.
We would go through new shipments carefully making sure the shipped Raleigh framesets were safe and fit to ride.
Brazing issues and in some cases, loose dropouts.
This De Rosa surely would have passed in that situation.
The gap needs to be filled and cleared.
Seat collar/pinched ears and crown race should be attended to by a decent shop, unless of course the new owner has some capabilities.
This ebay link should get you started for decals.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_odkw...ecals&_sacat=0
.....and finally, not mine, but this De Rosa will get you started in the right direction.
You might get a decent rider out of this deal.