`86 Look TVT La Vie Claire build

Retro Dan

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After a long wait I have finally tracked down an early 1986 Look TVT KG85 frame in 56 in excellent condition (to be honest, I`d have settled for just about any early TVT frame by this point as they are tough to find...). Parts already in the bag are a set of nos Ambrosio Metamorhasis Tubs (thanks for the push on those Craig) plus Cinelli stem in 135mm (I`m a tall guy with a long reach), Rolls Saddle, early Look clipless pedals and a nos pair of Look cycling shoes in La Vie Claire colours (came from Australia, coolest shoes I`ve ever seen). Am talking with a specialist parts dealer regarding the full C-Record groupset and Cobaltos.

Regarding the frame, I`m going a little off piste with the paint - planning on using a slightly translucent silver so you can just see the carbon weave in the sunlight, just can`t quite face covering it all up, finished with a coat of pearlescent lacquer to give that slightly blue sheen (same on my Pantani Bianchi).

Frame numbers - is anyone any good deciphering the frame numbers - mine is TVT110486166 - I know the 86 is the year and that Hinaults was number TVT11018604? - Craig, might your specialist knowledge be of use on this one?

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More details as soon I have them, Dan.
 
Great project,sure you've talked to your sprayer but the silver might have to be thinned right down, most 2K mettalics are base and laquer,the 'base' mettalic being mainly pigment{not many flex additives or 'body' additives}and drying matt before the laquer goes on top
 
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Yep, the paint will be a challenge - my painter is really good but will swear at me a lot - just want to be able see a whisker of the carbon when the light hits it - tricky to do well.

Cheers, Dan.
 
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Yep, that was my thinking - more of a heavy silver tinted laquer, should be cool if done correctly and with a little taste...
 
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