Genuine thanks for the input, folks. Some follow-up:
edit - I see verktyg has already mentioned this at gitaneusa.
I'm anxiously anticipating the fork, and got confirmation from the seller that some of the parts he's sending along with the fork are original drivetrain.
Originally Posted by
CV-6
AFA the braise spots, I would say it had the bridge and it was removed. It could still be an SC with the bridge. IIRC, Campag brakes were an option at one time. Mine did not have the bridge.
I suspect it's the case (removed) also, and chances of finding are nil. I'll likely take the braise spots down flush before repaint.
Originally Posted by
Kactus
The DS rear drop-out looks like it's been replaced to me.
Originally Posted by
Grand Bois
I will say that the drive side dropout looks very hinky and I have to point out that forks never have dropouts.
Before I ask why, please know that those photos were taken of the inside of the dropout, so the fish-mouth on the DS dropout is actually on the other side (outward). Is there something else you're seeing that I'm missing?
Originally Posted by
top506
FWIW, my SC has the bridge.
I think the bridge stopped being used in '73/'74 but can't recall exact date. Would need to dig on it.
Originally Posted by
unworthy1
I'd reco you put some kind of reinforcement in the rear brake bridge to keep it from collapsing when you install a caliper...
There's reinforcement inside, on either side of the hole. Not very visible from that angle. My TdF is the same way. I'd never noticed it though, hence the shot. I thought it seemed like a pretty cheap/not very pretty way to do things.