Originally Posted by
Aubergine
Looks like I'm going to need to take the frame to a shop to get the fixed cup off. I have the VAR 30 bottom bracket tool but not the proper insert for this particular fixed cup. .)
Do more research. I recall reading that Varberg was somewhat schizophrenic about standards and, thus, some bottom brackets were French or Italian: “rightie tightie” on both sides. I cannot recall what my 1974 is nor which bikes were which. “Danger here Will Rogers”. I cleaned mine from the NDS, inspected with a very bright light and left it alone.
Maybe a frame shop can determine the threading by inspection from the NDS. This “sparky” could not.