gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 39 matches Pre 1973 TdF   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Sun May 24, 2009 7:13 pm   Subject: Pre 1973 TdF PBR Streetgang   Replies: 16 Views: 42309 Thanks for the advice, Owen, but this is a bit of a budget build. There are some high cost items (cranks and BB cups, for example), but most things are reasonable. The chrome may seem over-the-top, ...   Pre 1973 TdF   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Fri May 22, 2009 11:12 am   Subject: Pre 1973 TdF PBR Streetgang   Replies: 16 Views: 42309 Things are starting to take shape. I picked up a Pivo stem and bars. The bolts were in terrible shape so I polished them and sent them to a chrome plater. I polished the stem, too, but the casting ...   Stripping paint off chrome...   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue May 19, 2009 7:00 pm   Subject: Stripping paint off chrome... PBR Streetgang   Replies: 1 Views: 6041 I would think a chemical stripper would be best. Try some on an old piece of chromed steel to make sure it won't harm the chrome. Avoid abrasives.   Newbie intro and super corsa story   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:05 pm   Subject: Newbie intro and super corsa story PBR Streetgang   Replies: 1 Views: 6361 I can't help you with the specs, but welcome to the forum.   seatpost issue   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Apr 26, 2009 8:02 pm   Subject: seatpost issue PBR Streetgang   Replies: 5 Views: 12845 You can definitely get seatposts that are smaller than 25.4. Do you have a set of calipers to measure the diameter the seat tube? Another possibility: The top of the seat tube has been clamped too ...   1960's Gitane - New Project   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:09 am   Subject: 1960's Gitane - New Project PBR Streetgang   Replies: 29 Views: 60755 Could you shoot a little WD-40 underneath with the little red tube?   1960's Gitane - New Project   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 9:31 am   Subject: 1960's Gitane - New Project PBR Streetgang   Replies: 29 Views: 60755 *** Wire wool here and there then an oily rag wipe *** My two cents. Be careful with steel or other wool on chrome, as the chrome layer is very thin. Often, people think they have polished the ...   1960's Gitane - New Project   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Fri Apr 17, 2009 5:37 am   Subject: 1960's Gitane - New Project PBR Streetgang   Replies: 29 Views: 60755 *** Wire wool here and there then an oily rag wipe *** My two cents. Be careful with steel or other wool on chrome, as the chrome layer is very thin. Often, people think they have polished the ...   Jay's 1971-72 TdF FINISHED!!!   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:37 pm   Subject: Jay's 1971-72 TdF FINISHED!!! PBR Streetgang   Replies: 24 Views: 52810 Great job. Very nice!   Nice Gold 62cm TdF Frame on eBay   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:32 pm   Subject: Nice Gold 62cm TdF Frame on eBay PBR Streetgang   Replies: 3 Views: 8625 Check out that strange drillium chainring in the background of one of the auction pics.   1960's Gitane - New Project   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Thu Apr 16, 2009 7:15 pm   Subject: 1960's Gitane - New Project PBR Streetgang   Replies: 29 Views: 60755 Neat bike. I've been following the the saga. Regarding the chromed steel parts, click and be amazed: http://www.vintagebmx.com/community/index.php?showtopic=4004702 I've done it myself, so I c ...   Bottom Brackets - Mix and Match?   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Mar 24, 2009 10:59 am   Subject: Bottom Brackets - Mix and Match? PBR Streetgang   Replies: 13 Views: 19182 It's got to be English. Was any manufacturer still using French threads by 1984? Wait for Chas to chime in, though.   Pre-73 TdF Seat Binder Bolt   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Mon Mar 16, 2009 6:07 pm   Subject: Pre-73 TdF Seat Binder Bolt PBR Streetgang   Replies: 1 Views: 6945 What seat binder bolt fits this frame? I've tried a Campy bolt and a Kalloy keyed bolt. Neither fits as the bolts' diameters are too big. Any ideas?   70's TDF, new guy.   Forum: Owner Gallery   Posted: Thu Mar 05, 2009 9:21 pm   Subject: 70's TDF, new guy. PBR Streetgang   Replies: 6 Views: 17985 Nice bike!   New Guy, Old Bike   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Feb 28, 2009 9:31 am   Subject: New Guy, Old Bike PBR Streetgang   Replies: 10 Views: 16805 Welcome! Now, post some pics!   Page 1 of 3 Goto page 1, 2, 3  Next All times are GMT - 8 Hours Select a forum Gitane USA----------------Vintage GitaneGitane RacingModern GitanePro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour....Owner Gallery   Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Designed for Trushkin.net | Themes Database.