Fingers Crossed...

[Matt_wood55]

I am hoping when this arrives it's not as bad as it looks!! I think the chrome will be beyond saving though.

 

[AndyMart]

Re:

What's the plan full resto or keep the patina? ;-)

 

[daccordimark]

Hmm... chrome's gone but what would you do with that chainstay instead?
Here's hoping it's not too bad otherwise.

Mark.

 

[AndyMart]

I suppose the only option is to paint the chain stay, or cover it with some of that self adhesive foil stuff after sanding it smooth?

 

[Diamant_Don]

Re:

What model is that? I'm not usually interested in Raleighs, but this one's got something sweet about it. Let's see the 'after' shots when it's a gleaming lump of loveliness.

 

[Matt_wood55]

Re: Re:

What model is that? I'm not usually interested in Raleighs, but this one's got something sweet about it. Let's see the 'after' shots when it's a gleaming lump of loveliness.

I am hoping, and I have rolled a dice here I admit I have bought it based on these pics, that it's a Raleigh Castorama team frame from 89 / 90 built by Cyfac.

If not then it's a Raleigh built replica which suits me fine. Hopefully all it needs is a respray and new stickers.

I actually have Thierry Maires race bike from 1990 (Cyfac built Raleigh Castorama team frame)
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Cheers
Matt

 

[FINNEY1973]

In comparison to the rest of your stable that looks too small for you Matt. Think you should just pass this onto me as it looks like a perfect fit

In fairness, that has all the possibilities of a top notch build. One glaring difference to any other image i've seen of the genuine Castorama bikes is the gap between seat tube & rear wheel - usually a noticeable gap. Your new purchase has what appears to be a very small gap? Be interesting to see what you decipher as to it's origins once you've got hold of the beast.

Also be very interested to hear about what & where you go for the chrome refinish, couple of projects of my own that need similar surgery as yours.

 

[Matt_wood55]

In comparison to the rest of your stable that looks too small for you Matt. Think you should just pass this onto me as it looks like a perfect fit

In fairness, that has all the possibilities of a top notch build. One glaring difference to any other image i've seen of the genuine Castorama bikes is the gap between seat tube & rear wheel - usually a noticeable gap. Your new purchase has what appears to be a very small gap? Be interesting to see what you decipher as to it's origins once you've got hold of the beast.

Also be very interested to hear about what & where you go for the chrome refinish, couple of projects of my own that need similar surgery as yours.

The wheel isn't fitted properly in the second pic!!

 

[FINNEY1973]

D'oh! serves me right for viewing the thread on a smartphone!!

 

[Matt_wood55]

D'oh! serves me right for viewing the thread on a smartphone!!

You did well to make out anything on a smart phone!