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Fairview
The list of things I need to finish up are below. If anybody can give insight or has a good source, I'd appreciate it very much.
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B) chain is a bit worn, looking for information on what chain would be most like the original
C) needs original brake pad holders. Presently it has some more modern looking brake pads. I have several of the NOS Campy brake blocks in black, but no holders. If anybody would like to trade a set of holders for a set of four Campy brake blocks, that would be great.
D) the tubular rims are mismatched. Front is labeled Mavic Championatt du Monde and rear is labeled Schwinn approved. Hubs are both high flange Campy, so I'm guessing the front rim was replaced with the Mavic sometime in its life....
So that's the list now. I may be overdoing it in my quest, but I have lusted "in my heart" for a nice Paramount like this since the Carter administration!
Thanks very much for any input. Jeff
Jeff, beautiful P13! Just stunning!
A full drive side picture would be nice.
I was going to ask if you had kept the tubular wheels or if it was converted to clinchers, but you answered the question. I recently converted my '71 P13 back to tubulars and the ride is wonderful! I was amazed by the difference from the 27" Pasellas, which I felt was a nice ride in the first place.
On to your search/questions:
B) Chain: I'm not a purest so I run modern SRAM or KMC 8 speed chains on my Paramounts. They do aid shifting slightly due to their greater side to side movement which is designed for the 8 speed cassette. [MENTION=226065]Metacortex[/MENTION] or [MENTION=38510]Scooper[/MENTION] can probably give you original spec, but any Regina chain from the early '70s would be more than close to original.
C) Campagnolo Brake Pad Holders: I believe I have what you need in my stash of parts. I'll need to dig some and will try to do so in the next few days. My email is my user name plus the ubiquitous G-Mail ending.
D) Tubular Rims: Again, scooper and metacortex can nail this spec but IIRC the Schwinn Approved rim is original. Finding a matching replacement can be found. Watch ebay closely. But matching the Mavic would be an appropriate replacement.
Happy riding on your sweet chrome beauty!