Totally +1 re Mike's comment.
Whatever force crushed the Dropout, also certainly tweeked the alignment. You don't want to spread the d.o., get it sprayed, then build it up only to find it always wants to go left of right!!! Fixing it at that point may result in small cracks to the paint job.
Take it to a local frame builder. If the d.o. is cracked, it can be easily replaced. I believe Bicycle Classics has 'em. They aren't expensive.
http://00eda5d.netsolhost.com/index.html See the home page, right side:
"NOS forged Campagnolo adjustable road dropouts (full sets of four, with adjusters) are also available for $49/set. We have the 1010/B (short, no eyelets), and the 1010/A (long, no eyelets) versions in stock currently. Model 1010 sets (long, with eyelets) are sometimes available, for $69/set."
If they don't have 'em, they appear on ebay too. The framebuilder route is worth the additional service of insuring the frame is totally straight.
Additionally, the frame builder will have bike painting contacts to get a nice spray job. Following that, if you expect to build it up to a first class job, the frame builder can do the facing jobs (bb, head tube, and steerer tube crown race) as well as thread chasing jobs.
The frame is clearly worth the effort and $75 gives you a bunch of dollars to get it into top shape!
Best of luck
Steve
Originally Posted by
Mike Mills
I would bet that whatever crushed that dropout closed, also bent the frame. Check the alignment.