In my first numbered paragraph, below, see the caps for what I should have written:
1) I am wondering if the small script which appears on the top tube (near the head tube) stating "NEW ALLROUNDER MODEL" and similar monikers on various other '50s Clauds would have appeared on a '52 in the guise of "NEW ALLROUNDER MODEL." [<As Peter Brueggeman correctly pointed out, that the model by then was the "NEW" version of the Allrounder.] Therefore, if such a transfer was used by Claud on the '52s, its absence in the auction bike is an omission in the refinishing.
Sorry for any confusion.
Peter Jourdain
Whitewater, Wisconsin US of A
> Hi, Peter, John & CR Mates---
>
> Very good eyes on the observers here. In addition to
> what's been mentioned, I would address a couple of
> points of which I am not absolutely certain as they
> pertain to the finish of the '52 model. I am going
> by
> catalogues and photographs, as the only version of
> an
> actual frame I have at hand is a '55 New All Rounder
> Ladies Lightweight model....
>
> 1) I am wondering if the small script which appears
> on
> the top tube (near the head tube) stating "New All
> Rounder Model" and similar monikers on various other
> '50s Clauds would have appeared on a '52 in the
> guise
> of "All Rounder Model."
>
> 2) As to whether or not both a chromium-plated seat
> tube and chromium-plated bilaminated lugs were
> available, I think one might have to look not only
> on
> the "Alternatives" page of the Claud catalogue, but
> also to the "C.B. Refinishing Price List" for, as
> Claud states in the '53 catalogue, "a complete list
> of
> alternative finishes." I do not have a copy of this
> list.
>
> I do know, in general, that a great variety of paint
> and chroming options was available from Claud, and
> that basically they would customize virtually any
> cycle to suit the owner's dictates. I have seen all
> manner of finishes, chroming, feathering, box
> lining,
> paneling, you name it, on CB machines from the '50s.
> You could go down to "the Works," visit with Claud
> and--for a price--they would do anything within
> reason
> to make you happy.
>
> That's my 2-cents. Certainly not worth a "Spinning
> Wheels," DVD, which I already own, enjoy, and
> thoroughly recommend.
>
> Cheerio,
>
> Peter Jourdain
> Whitewater, Wisconsin US of A
>
>
>
>
> --- Peter Brueggeman <pbrueggeman@ucsd.edu> wrote:
>
> > John, a few things about the frame on Ebay
> > #230202634594 ....
> >
> > 1) the Reynolds 531 transfer should be the early
> > version with the single
> > quote marks around 531.
> >
> > 2) Claud did not offer an "alternative" in its
> > catalogue for chromed seat
> > tube and bilaminated lugs
> >
> > Lots of parts are incorrect of course: aero seat
> > post; Campag shifters are
> > the late version; late Campag crankset; late style
> > of Blumels mudguard; etc
> >
> > I already have the Spinning Wheels DVD through the
> > very good graces of John
> > Crump... It is excellent viewing.
> >
> > Peter
> > ......................................
> > Peter Brueggeman
> > La Jolla California USA
> > pbrueggeman(AT)ucsd.edu
> >
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