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Peugeot 501 frame from 1988

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    #32
    abcdggs
    Registered Users Posts: 1,831 ✭✭✭abcdggs


    Sorry, just saw the coke bidon. As a child of the VERY late 80's i wasn't sure what i was looking at...


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    #33
    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    abcdggs wrote: »
    Sorry, just saw the coke bidon. As a child of the VERY late 80's i wasn't sure what i was looking at...

    As a teenager of the 80s, this is what I remember - check out the Coke bottles!
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    #34
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Correct size!!! Bid or BIN for €3.50 p+p €4


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    #35
    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    Ok, it took a lot longer than anticipated, due to having to finish off a house, and not being top of my priorities :D

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    The specs changed a little from what was originally anticipated.
    I have gone for a Sora 8speed triple drivedrain, with my 'original' 105 calipers. Pedals are speedplay x5s, and the only expensive part was the new Rolls.
    Also, I ditched the steel forks, and went for a nice shiny aluminium model to keep away from threaded headsets and quill stems - and also for aesthetics!
    The final touchs were the Coke bidons.


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    #36
    Smithzer
    Registered Users Posts: 194 ✭✭Smithzer


    Nice Job mate, makes me regret selling my 531 last year now:(


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    #37
    redmaxi
    Registered Users Posts: 297 ✭✭redmaxi


    Very nice job, well done :).


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    #38
    sy
    Registered Users Posts: 1,653 ✭✭✭sy


    Absolutely beautiful. My vote for bike of the year so far.
    Love the shot from behind! The Rolls was a super saddle, especially that hint of gold and the red coke bidons are perfect.


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    #39
    lennymc
    Registered Users Posts: 6,458 ✭✭✭lennymc


    very nice!

    makes me want to do something similar :)


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    #40
    karlmyson
    Registered Users Posts: 144 ✭✭karlmyson


    Superb gman. I'm working on a classic Raleigh 531 at the moment - the paint is the only blemish that remains now. I would be interested in having it repainted if I could be sure a quality job would result but I haven't been able to find anyone I'd have confidence in doing the right job. Who did your respray - it's really fabulous.


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    #41
    The tax man
    Registered Users Posts: 4,557 ✭✭✭The tax man


    Very nice build gman2k. Love the modern/retro look about it,a perfect blend.


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    #42
    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    karlmyson wrote: »
    .... Who did your respray....
    The finish was by a local car sprayer, but he wouldn't do it again, he never knew how much work is involved - especially with three colours and lacquer....
    Cheers


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    #43
    barry75
    Registered Users Posts: 664 ✭✭✭barry75


    Very Nice build .Bike looks great well done


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    #44
    gman2k
    Registered Users Posts: 4,076 ✭✭✭gman2k


    gman2k wrote: »
    The finish was by a local car sprayer, but he wouldn't do it again, he never knew how much work is involved - especially with three colours and lacquer....
    Cheers

    Sorry for bumping the thread, but I found out yesterday that the guy who sprayed my frame is on long term leave from work due to serious illness.

    But, his son (who is a sprayer also), would be interested perhaps in doing an occasional bit of spraying - if you were in no mad hurry - when his main work is at a lull so to speak.


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