Raleigh Gran Sport 1983 - Bringing it back from the dead

[Theoldfm]

I have just bought a wreck of a Raleigh Gran Sport with a view to part out... however, as usual I have grown attached to it and decided on a full refurb instead... photos from the eBay advert below...

 

[Theoldfm]

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A few more pictures below...

 

[Theoldfm]

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The first thing to do when I got it home was of course to give it a quick clean then mock it up with some proper wheels, saddle and rear mech...

 

[Theoldfm]

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A few close ups now that it is back home to show the extent of the surface rust...

 

[Theoldfm]

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The intention is to end up with something like this;

 

[Theoldfm]

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Decals ordered from H Lloyds..

 

[Nob]

Who’ll do the paint job?

 

[The History Man]

Checking in. Paint is a complex one.

 

[Nob]

Checking in. Paint is a complex one.

That’s why I’m asking as the chrome is pretty shabby also

 

[The History Man]

I had to get it matched by hand.