I was driving down an alley in my neighborhood, the day before garbage/recycling pickup, when I see 2 bikes, a white frame w/components and some wheels, out by a mini-dumpster. Didn't have my bifocals on but I can tell the frame is a decent '70s Fuji. 2 wheels are steel and 2 alloy, with rotted tires.
Went up to the house, where I was told to take what I wanted. Left the matched set of Schwinn electro-forged 5 speeds, complete, rust free and looking little used, for someone else. Took the frame and alloy wheels. No decals so I did a bit of googling to see what I have.
At first I figured it was a 1974 Finest. Serial number K9I10034 indicate 1974. White was a Finest color option in '74. Suntour V-Lux RD, SL FD and PowerRatchet shifters are correct.
But, the long point lugs and semi wrap-over seat stays don't match any photos I've found on-line.
Campi brakes, brake levers and pedals aren't original so they are no help. Nicely done brake bridge.
O-rings are cracked but the shoes are little used and the arms are unblemished. Anyone know what size the O-rings are?
Fortunately there are plenty of reproduction hoods on Ebay at reasonable prices.
A little rough on the outside but smooth as butter.
The photo in the '74 Fuji brochure
http://www.classicfuji.com/1974_04_Finest_Page.htm appears to show an earlier Mighty Comp without the slotted spider and drillium rings.
Wheels are later Matrix 700s with 126mm spacing in the rear and a 5 speed alloy Winner FW. I had to cut the tires away as the kevlar beads were so tight I worried about damaging the rims. But once I did I found the rims to be true and the bearings smooth.