70's/80's Gitane
 

I acquired a Gitane frame I purchased in 1980(likely late 70's vintage) but I'm considering rebuilding back to the configuration I had in 1980 (starting with strip and paint). Frame was identified as a Gitane Grand Tour with Reynolds 531. It has no braze-ons. Looking at photos and on-line descriptions I don't see a frame like this (especially the rear spiderweb dropouts) that fits Gitane. Could be a mid 70's as I purchased just the frame from a local (Des Moines, Iowa) bike shop. Would appreciate thoughts on pedigree of this frame and any advice on rehabbing it.

Joe

Got a link to photos so we can review?

Does it have Huret "honeycomb" drop-outs like shown below on my 1975 Gitane Champion du Monde? Longer thread on it here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...-get-here.html
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...25f31a5b08.jpg
Does it have huret "honeycomb" dropouts like this? These are from my 1975 Gitane Champion du monde

How is the original paint? If it is decent, you may want to preserve it.

Yes drop outs look nearly identical including eyelets for fenders./panniers but not chrome. Fork and crown look the same......frame geometry suggest more of a touring bent. C.champion du monde.. thanks