70's/80's Gitane

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03-03-19 | 06:52 PM

heaney

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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

03-03-19 | 07:48 PM

scozim

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Got a link to photos so we can review?

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03-03-19 | 07:53 PM

KenNC

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Does it have Huret "honeycomb" drop-outs like shown below on my 1975 Gitane Champion du Monde? Longer thread on it here: What "honeycomb" Gitane did I get here?

Does it have huret "honeycomb" dropouts like this? These are from my 1975 Gitane Champion du monde

03-04-19 | 01:26 PM

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