Originally Posted by
oldbobcat
UO-8s were definitely not made of Reynolds 531. You can actually feel the seam in UO-8 stays and fork blades, at least the ones made after 1970. UO-8s were also not made with Nervex Professional lugs and Simplex dropouts.
If there is no serious damage to this frame, grab it before I do. It would fit me nicely.
I'll keep you in mind in case I don't follow through on a build. I do have some period correct parts but my short term goal will be to get her on the road.