Originally Posted by
Triplecrank92
Ha ha, we're following the same path so we must be lost twins. We'll just have to figure out which is the good twin vs. the evil one. I picked up a Centurion Expert a little over a year ago given all the praise from the Ironman thread. Great bike. And then just a couple of months ago, picked up a 1983 TREK 700 just like yours. I'm in the process of rebuilding it which is posted under the title "83 Trek 700". Haven't had the chance to ride it but looking forward to it.
Your's looks to be in better condition than how I found mine. And, there is a Testor's color that is very close to the dark blue on the 700: Artic Blue Metallic.
I also got an Ironman a year or so ago. It is an 1985, and got me more interested in these lightweights after riding my fine old Super Sport for over 40 years. Thanks for the testers paint color input. I will be following your build. I also am planning to switch out the RD at some point and put on a 14-28 freewheel. It may take me awhile, as I have others torn down now too