Re: [CR] Can you help me identify this frame -- Hetchins or One-off?

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Date: Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:12:01 -0700
From: "Matt Gorski" <milanocc@gmail.com>
To: "Robert F. Copple" <rfcopple@cox.net>
Cc: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR] Can you help me identify this frame -- Hetchins or One-off?


Robert, An interesting frame to be sure but it looks more 'like' a Hetchins than a Hetchins. The Vibrant proportions seem too slack...like a softer version.

Just my 2 Pence.... still a nifty frame that hopefully will find it's name.

Matt Gorski fwMilano CC Belmont Shore CA USA

On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 6:01 PM, Robert F. Copple <rfcopple@cox.net> wrote:
> This is my first post to this list. I am somewhat of a classic / vintage
> bike collector. Last week, I picked up a frame that has me perplexed. It
> clearly has Hetchins characteristics, including curvy stays and ornate
> lugs,
> however, I have not been able to identify it from the historic site.
>
> For background, it came equipped with some Pat. 73 Campy Record and has
> Italian threading. Could this be an Italia?
>
> Do you think this is a Hetchins or a one-off by a frame builder who
> obviously had some skill?
>
> I appreciate your taking a look at the photos.
>
> Best Regards,
>
> Robert F. Copple
> Scottsdale, Arizona
> USA
>
>
> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0015-1.jpg
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> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0019.jpg
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> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0020.jpg
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> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0025.jpg
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> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0029.jpg
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> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0032.jpg
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> http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b384/RCopple/IMG_0038.jpg