Dave,
That is exactly how I got my 1974/5 (?) California Masi from Vito
Perrucci on Long Island. Just a frame and fork and with, I think, a
Campy headset and BB mounted. I never even heard of or saw Martano rims
back then. Especially in Canada where I was living. Built it up
immediately with Campy parts and Nisi rims.
Edward Albert
Chappaqua, NY