Started to clean


No markings on drop outs


HATTASWAN on bottom of head set



My Ochsner is almost stripped down to the frame. I am going to the LBS tomorrow to get the bottom bracket removed, and the bottom part of the headset remove, and the crown race removed from the fork. I am not going to purchase those tools for what would most likely be a one time use. I will probably go to a cartridge type bottom bracket, but I am not sure about the head set and crown race options. I am pretty sure I want to keep the original fork.The head set bearings had been replaced a couple of years ago, but the fork was locking up in the straight ahead position. It was easy to turn from there but I know it should not be sticking in that position. I started to clean the frame and fork in prep for stripping the paint from them. I could use some input on a proper stripping agent. Is there a way to pull the drop outs or do they remain in the stays during the process? There are no markings of any kind on the drop outs. The bottom part of the headset has "HATTASWAN" on it. I also got good pictures of the decals to maybe have reproduced, per a suggestion from a BF member.