Re: [CR] Dropout repair that won't wreak the chrome

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Date: Mon, 26 Apr 2010 05:04:53 -0700
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Thread-Topic: [CR] Dropout repair that won't wreak the chrome
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From: "Mark Bulgier" <Mark@bulgier.net>
To: <cgallegro@charter.net>, <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR] Dropout repair that won't wreak the chrome

Craig (open C) Griffith wrote:
> Frame repair question, I have a classic frame mid 1950's with the
> open C dropouts. Original paint and chrome. I have found a hairline
> crack on the rear deraileur dropout from the top of the triangle of
> the dropout to where the seat stay meets the dropout. The crack
> does not extend into the seat stay but may continue inside the stay
> on the dropout. It is tight where it is brazed to the seat stay.
> Opinions on a silver solder repair to protect the chrome or is it a
> lovely wall hanger.

Send us a picture of the crack. From your description it sounds like a crack that's not going anywhere -- it might be safe to ignore & just keep riding it as-is.

Mark Bulgier
Seattle, WA USA