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Old 03-26-11, 05:09 PM
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From rust bucket to beauty queen

Just got the cork grips shellacked and the bike photographed.

Introducing Miss 1978 Raleigh Sports in her silver evening gown:



What do you think? Time to write the Craigslist ad, but I'll be sorry to see this one go

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Nice, I haven't seen this colour before.
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Lovely...great town bike
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Nice job...where is the rear reflector?

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Originally Posted by wahoonc
Nice job...where is the rear reflector?
They're best left off when they look like this:



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That's why I'm glad my reflector looks like this

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