I recently acquired a Dawes touring frameset that I'm trying to figure out in terms of date. It came with Dia Compe 981 canti brakes, and the Trek-heritage site notes that it's possible the brakes are from 1981 (though the date code on them is 5583, which could indicate 1983?). At any rate, the frame takes 700c wheels, a 27.2mm seatpost, had a glue on headbadge, and under-bottom-bracket plastic cable guide, "Dawes" engraved on the seat stay caps, and that's about it. Pics below. Anyone have some Dawes touring bikes to show or leads on more info? I'd like to work on getting replacement decals made but pics out there seem scarce.

Neal