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Old 01-21-18 | 04:20 AM
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Tommasini Altec3 (i believe) found in Malawi, in literally the bush. All components were trashed. bought new everything. (picked up the frame for around $70)

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Beautiful trash!
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That cleaned up very nicely! Wasn’t there an area that needed a repaint or repair?
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Originally Posted by Spaghetti Legs
That cleaned up very nicely! Wasn’t there an area that needed a repaint or repair?
yes, I figured i would clear coat it, the chips give it character, and it needed a derailleur hanger alignment

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Old 01-21-18 | 07:46 AM
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Beautiful trash!
100% - Thanks.
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Old 01-21-18 | 08:50 AM
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yeah, it looks great in that photo. Worth the effort.
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Hope you enjoyed guys
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Old 01-22-18 | 12:37 PM
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Awesome find and great job!
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Please post with pictures in the Tommasini Lounge thread. Tommasini Lounge. Nice find, you found a high quality trash area.

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