southpawboston

mkeller, now that i think about it, i think you are right-- hand profiled probably means filed by hand. but the outlining was probably by hand as well (weren't all the worksop bikes hand-built?). and i agree, not only the lug outlining but also the decal placement on some of the bikes rolling out of raleigh's factories would lead you to believe they were finished right after lunch-- after the workers had downed a few pints!

poprad

Great job SouthPaw, love it. I'd love to share pics of mine from last year, but I can't figure out how to link pics in the new "improved" format. So much for intuitive user controls. Is there some new procedure you have to do to find the "link pics" icons that used to appear at the top of the reply box?

Anyhow, love the pics of your GS, very drool-worthy.

southpawboston

thanks, poprad. i saw your set-- very nice, i wish mine was in as original good shape as yours. to link to individual pics, i click on "all sizes" above the main pic, then choose the size pic i want to link to. now the pic is right-clickable (or ctrl-clickable on a mac) with a "copy image location" option.

poprad

So I tried it several ways, no luck. I think the new format for BF sucks, but I doubt seriously anyone cares a non-paying member's thoughts on the topic. The old format was pretty easy to navigate and understand, but this one really limits how much I want to participate.

Anyhow, glad you saw the pics I sent on Flickr and congrats again on a superb build so far.

umpire54

southpawboston...you do good work. Nice job!

mkeller234

ctrl-click is a C&V mac thing now... Not only do Macs have right clicks but you can use gestures now to, like a laptop track pad or an iPhone. I downloaded a magic mouse prefs crack that really opens up how much you can do with it.

[QUOTE=poprad;10271718]So I tried it several ways, no luck. I think the new format for BF sucks, but I doubt seriously anyone cares a non-paying member's thoughts on the topic. The old format was pretty easy to navigate and understand, but this one really limits how much I want to participate. /QUOTE]

Most people seem to agree with you about the site, I am ok with it. I have noticed that since it's introduction there have been subtle changes and it has gotten much better (or maybe I am just growing used to it?)

arkiemark

Excellent build. This looks terrific and practically brand new!

markk900

Isn't it the little icon beside the "earth with a chain link"? I've seen several people saying they can't link pictures anymore but it works the same as it always did, doesn't it? I've had no issue with either links or inline image insertion from photobucket....

KonAaron Snake 

"Most people seem to agree with you about the site, I am ok with it. I have noticed that since it's introduction there have been subtle changes and it has gotten much better (or maybe I am just growing used to it?)"

+1 - I don't even notice it anymore...it just takes a little time to get used to. If they changed it back to the old style now, we'd complain because it was different.

joychri

Great job. One of the nicest Comp. G.S.'s I have seen. My 78 Comp G.S. has been my primary ride for several years. I think you will really like yours. Congrats!!!

poprad

Well, I don't know why but I no longer have the little icons across the response box top...they just dissapeared when the new changes went into effect. The funny thing is, I am travelling and using my wife's computer. With my computer back in Baghdad I still see all the icons across the Reply box, so maybe it's an OS based problem, although both machines are running XP.

I dunno, and it's too much trouble to figure out why, I like tech stuff when it works but despise having to nut through figuring out why they don't. Just not worth the effort.

Bikedued

I was waiting for the pics of this one. I am in NO way disappointed. It literally looks factory fresh!! You do nice work!,,,,BD

Bikedued

I think I have your hoods, about to send a PM.,,,,BD

dman-ebike

Wow. I have the same bike, but silver. Got 500 miles on it since rebuild. Just installed indexed shifting.

KDB

Very impressive. How were the wheels after sitting outside all that time? Did they have to be trued or were they still good? Each time I get a bike that is old and neglected, it seems to be the wheels that are the most challenging. Even if they shine up and you can repack the bearings, getting them true seems almost impossible.

southpawboston

awesome, anxiously waiting to see what you find!

thanks. these rims were out of true (laterally and radially), but not severely, and they trued right up without problems. i don't know if these had ever been rebuilt-- was it normal for this bike to come with butted stainless spokes? however, the weinmann aluminum finish has oxidation in places that just doesn't come out with chemicals or scrubbing, and some of the eyelets are a little rusty as well. you can't see this from my pics, but it's noticeable up close.

Ivandarken

Really nicely done. I may follow your lead with the fenders when I start restoring my own 78'.

I should bring it next time I am in Mass. I suggest we organize a 78' Raleigh Competition GS meet.

Those fenders are tight! Thanks for posting the photos... It allows me to see what it looks like before I attempt it. I really like the look. I may go for the zeppelin fender look.

Why didn't you leave on the excessively large rear reflector... it is pure vintage bigness!

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Bikedued

Man, where do you guys find these things??? Both of these are my size or close, arrrrrgh, lol. I see them about once a year, usually
dusty and dirty, and rotten tires. They're always spoken for, and they laugh when I ask if they're for sale. Oh well, I will have to be
happy with my 80 M-II equipped Super Course until one comes along.,,,,BD

I am heading to the flea market now, maybe I will get lucky, hehe. I will dig in the garage when I get backin an hour or two.

WNG

Another outstanding bike, Southpaw!!