Re: [CR]Colnago Super Refinish

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Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2008 08:14:36 -0400
From: "Angel Garcia" <veronaman@gmail.com>
To: "CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS" <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Colnago Super Refinish
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It looks like a 73 in all the details and decals except for the down tube decal with the club in the C, I think that came later. Some bikes have this transistional elements which has made precise dating. Yes, the original fork was as pictured. There was a detailed list on this of the changes that occurred in Colnago Supers through the years.

Angel Garcia Long Valley, NJ

On Thu, Oct 23, 2008 at 7:47 AM, Bob Chmara <lists@emaildrop.biz> wrote:
> I recently acquired a Colnago Super that needs to be refinished, assuming
> the tubes look OK after paint and rust removal. I've posted some pics at
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23112090@N00/sets/72157606529100161/.
> According to the seller, it's a '73, and in reading through the archives, I
> haven't found anything to contradict that date.
>
> The only chrome is on the fork crown. I'd prefer not to re-chrome, but I
> also want to remain true to the original. Was the chromed fork crown part
> of the standard finish for this bike? Were there variations in terms of
> chroming?
>
> Despite my preference to stay true to the original, I'm not particularly
> fond of the orange. What other colors were offered on the Super at that
> time?
>
> Any insight is greatly appreciated!
>
> Bob Chmara
> Southfield, Michigan, USA