dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com> wrote: Date: Sat, 23 Sep 2006 21:40:25 -0700 (PDT) From: dave martinez <dmart84815@yahoo.com> Subject: Re: [CR]Does Honjo make a reproduction of MAVIC fenders? To: Jan Heine <heine94@earthlink.net>
Hello Jan,
Great suggestion. I'll seek out a sympathetic vintage auto restorer.
Regards, Dave Martinez Fremont, Ca. US of A
Jan Heine <heine94@earthlink.net> wrote: Hi Dave,
Unfortunately, the answer is no - the Mavic fenders are not reproduced at this time. Some auto restorers who work on old cars with aluminum bodies can weld the holes shut, and then you can sand and file to make it smooth. Or just use hammered Honjos instead.
If we get enough orders, my car restoration guy can make the fenders. For one pair, the cost is about $ 400, but if he makes 10, it'll drop significantly. The problem is that the Mavic fenders I need are a different model from yours!
Jan Heine
Editor
Vintage Bicycle Press
c/o Il Vecchio Bicycles
140 Lakeside Ave #C
Seattle WA 98122
http://www.vintagebicyclepress.com
>Hello All,
>
> Does anyone know if Honjo makes a reproduction of the 40s vintage
>MAVIC fender in 650B?
> These are smooth sided fenders with a "handlebar moustache"
>styling detail on the ends. I can send a pic if needed. The original
>rear MAVIC rear fender on my wifes project mixte has been swiss
>cheesed to fit various reflectors and lamps over the last 60 years.
>
> Regards,
> Dave Martinez
> Fremont, Ca
> US of A