Trek serial number dating
09-27-17 | 05:36 PM
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Trek serial number dating
Picked up a frame, serial number 289494. Vintage Trek site indicates its a 1987 model year, but not necessarily 1987 date of mfg. Is there a more precise way to date the frame?
09-27-17 | 09:00 PM
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Compare the frame you have to the catalogs until you find one that fits the colorway? You'll likely never know "when" your frame was brazed up.
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09-28-17 | 02:18 PM
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thanks all, trying to hit the right year. Based on color - 1988. Will start picking up period correct group parts - just for the fun of it
09-28-17 | 05:06 PM
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