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Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-19-17, 06:12 PM

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Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

I smiled a little smile at this (wasn't me, tho)...

I smiled a little smile at this (wasn't me, tho) as I think you and I have to take a little credit if in fact it sold. You found the correct model and approximate value; I passed that info along and...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-16-17, 11:53 AM

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Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

IIRC, the down tube on most vintage steel tube...

IIRC, the down tube on most vintage steel tube sets had the largest diameter, so I don't believe that could be a re-purposed seat lug. But then again, it's French, so... ;)

I think the guy who...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-16-17, 11:18 AM

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Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

It's kinda like Sasquatch in that way, huh?...

It's kinda like Sasquatch in that way, huh? Scary, ugly, smelly - but apparently plenty of people want to find one :)

DD

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-16-17, 11:16 AM

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Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

I was thinking the same. You'd think that would...

I was thinking the same. You'd think that would be a custom lug and would fit both tubes without any mod. Strange - but it's French, so... ;)

I note in the ad pics there's a kickstand. It appears...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-16-17, 10:59 AM

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Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

Thanks tons! I was looking online for "Gitane...

Thanks tons! I was looking online for "Gitane Super Corsa 1974" and variations of that but couldn't find a thing. You have some mad internet-ing skills, my man :)

Mystery is solved, and that means...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-16-17, 10:56 AM

Replies: 19

Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

Yes, that's what I was meaning when I wrote...

Yes, that's what I was meaning when I wrote "swaged". Crimped is a much better description.

DD

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-15-17, 11:09 PM

Replies: 19

Gitane Experts: model ID requested

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Posted By Drillium Dude

Gitane Experts: model ID requested

This was recently discovered locally on CL:

https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4321/35951071525_00c548ef3a_b.jpg

Seller IDs it as a 1974 Gitane Super Corsa. It has Huret "honeycomb" rear dropouts....

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