In a message dated 6/27/02 9:34:13 AM Pacific Daylight Time, Grant.McLean@SportingLife.ca writes:
<< I have an 80's 3Rensho, which unfortunately had the Mavic bb tapers cut
into the shell. Frame is in nice, but not amazing shape, and can be built as
is. I have the 'period-correct' dura ace group in original boxes to build
it up, question is, should i get the frame fixed? Sacrificing original
finish? >>
I think you only sacrifice a couple of threads inside the BB where it won't
show, so instead of a full inch of threads toy have maybe 3/4". That's
plenty. If you can assemble it as it is, do so. You can't replace originality
or patina.
Stevan Thomas
Alameda, CA