Originally Posted by
T-Mar
Interesting dates codes. The front derailleur is from September 1972, which would make it a 1973 model and fits with the version of the SunTour VGT rear derailleur. However, the crankset is from 1975. Normally, you don't see date codes that far apart on a Japanese manufactured bicycle. As I stated previously, I don't recall Super LeMans dating back to 1973. Also, a SunTour Spirt front derailleur is lower level than I'd expect to find on a Super LeMans. I think there is a higher probability that the crankset is OEM and that the bicycle is more likely a 1975-1976 model.
so, can you tell anything from the serial number, if that is indeed the serial number. What derailleurs would you be likely to find on the Super Le Mans