Torpado Bell and Kindness...
 

Every now and again, the kindness of others lifts me up. RidesACarlton, a fellow forum member contacted me a short while ago and suggested that I needed to install this...
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...on my Torpado. He was right, that lovely bell belongs on the bike. Thanks Phil...
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In addition to the bell, I still have to install some other Torpado specific pieces.

A head badge...
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And I plan to install alloy rims laced to a nice set of Campy low flange quick release hubs (My old arthritic hands lack the strength to properly tighten up the original wing nuts)...
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Not a Torpado specific component but one that I do intend to install. At my age, easier gearing is almost a must. Well, forget the almost...
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For those interested, this was my first ever Torpado. Bought it at a yard sale for $12.00 CND...
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All in all, I have had so much fun building my entry level Torpado and, in all honesty, it is my favorite steed...
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Looks fabulous Randy!

Nice bike. Thanks for posting. Found this bike recently, looks like it may be related.
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Milano

My pleasure. 4 oz. of quality(?) Italian Steel to help(?) you climb the hills around Thunder Bay.
I really like helping you get a win.