[CR] Technical Questions on Restoration Project

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From: "Jon M. Crate" <Jon@FAI.US>
To: 'CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS' <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Fri, 28 Aug 2009 21:40:36 -0400
Organization: FAI Materials Testing Laboratory
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Subject: [CR] Technical Questions on Restoration Project


In my first venture into a restoration I have need for some advice. I'm working on a 69/70 PX10. 1. How to remove headset components without damaging them, especially from the fork. 2. The chrome stays are in decent shape, but am considering what would be needed to rechrome them. As a chemist with high quality DC power supplies handy, this should not be too difficult - do you have any experiences? 3. If possible, I would be half tempted to chrome the lugs like the PY-10 on http://www.cyclespeugeot.com/ - opinions? 4. To powder coat paint or use automotive paint - I have a customer with a large powder coat paint shop who is willing to base coat/clear coat it for me and have a friend who does automotive body work who will base coat/clear coat for me. Which would be better and more durable? 5. Confirm it would not be wise to clear coat over decals to protect them. 6. Correct looking decal sets are available on e-bay from Australia - http://ebay.com/<blah> http://ebay.com/<blah &item=300339128186 are these good quality replicas? 7. Are authentic NOS decals out of the question? 8. Can they be had from Peugeot? 9. Can any vintage parts be had from Peugeot? There are some coming out of France and Norway on e-bay. 10. The decal set has a decal only for the aluminum riveted head plate, is there any chance of finding an authentic head plate or a good replica?

Many thanks,

Jon M. Crate FAI Materials Testing Laboratory 825 Chance Road Marietta, Georgia 30066

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