Re: [CR]Masi on eBay, ID? More

(Example: Framebuilders:Richard Moon)

Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 20:32:08 -0800
From: "Jim Allen" <jimallen@nctimes.net>
To: chuckschmidt@earthlink.net
Cc: LouDeeter@aol.com, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]Masi on eBay, ID? More
References: <fe.f654653.292edf0a@aol.com> <3BFD98CA.3541487B@earthlink.net>


CR's:

D7822 D = Last quarter of the year 78 = 1978 22 = 22nd unit

Model is Gran Criterium

If the paint is original, it'll have light green primer on it. Baked to 425 degrees Fahrenheit.....

'Nuff said.

Later,

Jim Allen

Chuck Schmidt wrote:
> Here's my guess, Lou. Late 1970s Masi Gran Criterium built in
> California. Bought as frameset and built up. Notice the short rear
> dropouts with the screw holes for the chain hanger. And it looks too
> big for you (est. 58cm c to t).
>
> Chuck °°°burp°°° Schmidt
> South Pasadena, Southern California
>
> LouDeeter@aol.com wrote:
>
>> This note from the seller of the Masi. I'm still confused about the model
>> and the year. Need some help here. Lou Deeter, Orlando
>> Item #
>>
>>> http://cgi.ebay.aol.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&
>>
>> There is some rust on the seat post that I'm sure could just be sanded off.
>> There are a couple of small scratches and nicks, smaller than a dime. One
>> has a little bit of rust on it. Doesn't seem like a big deal and I sure
>> could be fixed up easily. I am not sure what model it is. Here is what the
>> decals say, let me know if that means something to you please:
>> 2 small decals that say the same thing:
>> Masi
>> Campione del Mondo
>> 1967,1968,1969
>> Professionisti su Strada
>>
>> There is another decal that says: Brev. Masi
>> Hope that helps.