Originally Posted by
cudak888
Never seen a half-chrome front fork quite like that. Almost certainly a repaint.
Not sure what opinion would be in regards to the double-drilled Campagnolo triple crank - it isn't a pretty kludge, that's for sure. Eclectic mix of oddball components - looks as if a good deal of the original hardware was replaced over the years.
A friend of mine has a Paramount of similar vintage. The fork is 1/2 paint, 1/2 chrome. The color is also period-appropriate, and the lugs are chromed. I'd guess it's the original paint.
As to the crank- yeouch... it's an original Campy triple that's had the spider re-drilled for a 74mm bolt circle ring. That means it'll take down to a 24 tooth chainring. The original "granny" on a Campy triple was 36 teeth, and I think there were some aftermarket rings (Merz?) that went down to 32 teeth.
IMO, the added holes in the spider are failures waiting to happen. They're right through the flutes on the spider, which doesn't leave a lot of extra meat to hold the spider "spuds" in place.
A set of replacement arms is being sold on Craigslist right now:
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/bik/766344507.html
This is what the spider should look like.
The brakes are original Suntour Superbe and the rear derailleur is Suntour Cyclone, both from early '80's. Both are replacements of the original 1973 parts which are functionally superior to the originals. Chances are that a knowledgable buyer won't mind having them.