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06-24-13 | 10:28 PM

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Senhor Colnago

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From: Marin County, California, USA

Bikes: 1953 Schwinn Green Phantom, 1957 Schwinn Corvette, 1949 Whizzer, 1959 Girardengo, 1980 Colnago USSR Olympic TT bike, 1982 Colnago Nuovo Mexico, 1994 Colnago Decor, 1996 Colnago Decor, 2002 Colnago Carbonissimo TT, 1982 Bottecchia, 2007 Cervelo, etc.

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Originally Posted by Michael Angelo

You're looking at least $800.-1000. just for rechrome and paint. It's so original I would clean, polish, wax, service and ride it. I love rebuilding bikes, but that one wouldn't touch.

I'm a pro painter; have been since '68. I'll be lucky to get the plating for $800 just by itself, but my plater's quality is really fine and they're a pleasure to deal with.

You guys just might sway me to leave it alone except a good cleaning and service--for awhile, anyway. I do have a few projects to finish while I enjoy the Girardengo.

Here's a Whizzer pseudo-antique I'm finishing up right now...wiring and cables and a seat, and I'll be putting around Marin...

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