Scottyttocs

Hi Everyone,

I picked up this frame on the cheap and was trying to find some info/value on it.

merziac

@Scottyttocs

No real idea on value or model, PX10 seems plausible with chrome and white paint remnants, however seems to me ones this old (however old that is) came in Blue as well.

Very cool find, color me jealous and value should be worth plenty, especially if it was cheap.

juvela

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yes to PX

no later than mid-'60's

is hardwood plug present in south end of steerer?

seat tube transfer indicates the PX10 Super Deluxe model of 1964-67, offered in both blue and in white -

https://www.bikeboompeugeot.com/Frame...0Evolution.htm

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bikemig 

Totally cool graphics.

Scottyttocs

no plug that I saw. Thanks for the site and info. Any idea on value?

juvela

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would think it more valuable than later ones due to numbers/scarcity

leave valuation to the experts...


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xiaoman1 

^^^^ I agree, I wonder when Peugeot start using the riveted number on PX-10 BB shells? I have a mid 60's PX and I believe it has the riveted number.
Best, Ben

bikemig 

The problem with valuing this bike is that the paint job is shot and a repaint destroys much of what makes this a cool bike.

Scottyttocs

I think I read riveted started in the 70s.

xiaoman1 

You could be right, I have not looked at it in a while...I'll check to make sure.
Ben

juvela

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here is an image of the wooden plug, referred to above, in place -



in case you are curious at to what stock PX's looked like near this time here is an image of a 1963. now this is a "regular" PX, not a Super Deluxe like your example. it is all original/correct save for its shift levers & handlebar wrap -

bikemig 

This bike is beautiful. Is this part of the famous @juvela collection?

I like the plugs on the high end Peugeots.

juvela

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Miguel -

Image harvested from the "show us your PX" thread here at the forum

did own one for myself - an example purchased new in MCMLXX

find subject frame bike/frame of interest as cannot recall a prior discussion on the Super Deluxe submodel of the mid-'60's

perhaps Scottytocs would enjoy a visit to the thread...


Show us your Peugeot PX10 !

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rustystrings61 

If memory serves, the riveted serial number plates start circa 1970, around the same time head badges become foil decals rather than riveted badges, and around the time of the gold and black stripes parallel with the "Peugeot" lettering on the down tube. The riveted serial number plates last until c.1978 or so when the decal scheme changes - EXCEPT there are still a number of c.1973-74 PX-10s with the steeper, more upright angles that have what look for all the world like hand-stamped serial numbers running parallel to the line of the crank spindle.

Scottyttocs

So let’s say i wanted to make this rideable. What do you think that would cost and where would I even start?

juvela

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Scottyttocs -

To get meaningful responses you would be best to specify if your goal is period correct OEM fittings or just "get it rolling"

A Verot model 63 chainset, for example, is quite a big bucks item...and difficult to locate...

it enjoyed a production life of only three to four annum


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Scottyttocs

Doesnt have to be OEM. Just rideable with good parts not top of the line.

bikemig 

What are you planning on doing to the finish?

You don't have to spend big bucks to get it rideable if you don't care about this being OEM. One way to think about this is that there were a ton of 10 speeds out there back in the day and a lot of those parts are out there floating around. The headset, bottom bracket, and rear drop out are a bit harder as French specific but there are reasonably priced ways of dealing with those three.

Mafac racers are available and don't cost a lot.

Simplex derailleurs can be pricey but you could run a derailleur on a claw.

You might be able to find the brakes and derailleurs at a co-op which will save you money.

Do you have a functioning headset and bottom bracket? French cups are available inexpensively on Amazon. Velo Orange has French threaded headsets that won't cost you a fortune.

You should be able to track down a serviceable 120 mm wheelset without paying big bucks.

You can run a 22.2 stem and handlebars but you may need to sand it down a bit.

Off the top of my head, I think you can do this for $200-$300 but that does not include refinishing the frame.

Scottyttocs

Thanks for the info. Honestly I’d leave the frame as is. I like the look of it as found. $200-$300 isn’t too bad. Thought it’d be way more. My buddy built a bike using a co-op. Sounds like that’s the way to go. Would be a first time build for me so I probably would need all the help I can get. Lol.

bikemig 

Easiest way to save money on the wheels is to find out whether you can make a 120 mm 27 inch wheelset work. 700c 120 mm clincher wheels are not as common as 27 inch wheelsets. I'll bet a 27 inch wheel will work just fine but you never know for certain until you try. Craigslist is likely your best source for cheap 27 inch alloy wheels. If you find a pair with hi flange hubs (not hard to do), they will look decent on this bike.

gbi

Scottyttocs, it looks like your frame might have been white, the most common colors found on Super De Luxe PX10's are blue or white, like Juvela and Merziac pointed out.

FYI, i recall seeing an early 60's Super De Luxe PX10 in a lime green color.