I posted this elsewhere as well, but it fits the thread, so here it is again.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y12...68Modified.jpg

Needs some love, but I still love it. My dad's first bike as an adult - a 1973 (best guess, he bought it in '74) TdF. Will someday be refurbed for my wife.

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=256184
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=256185

Think I should keep the original bar tape?

http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=256300http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=256301

My 84 TDF gone shimergo. It is my favorite go fast bike. I love the clean lines and the chrome fork. The Avocet race saddle was a nice add too (feels great). Modern wheelset and light tires make it a nice climber. Very happy with it, and would love to find the same bike or it's more upscale sibling in a just slightly larger frame.