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How is the threadless fork conversion?
A few weeks back I was trying to communicate with some of the northern framesmen about that very same issue (replace steerer tube) but then gave up because I couldn't get a straight answer if I could get a reply at all from some of them.
Is Winston the kind of chap that you can just rock up to and discuss things with?
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Just a little question: what medium did you get your frame blasted with to remove the old paint? I read that sandblasting is not a good idea for frames with thin tubing. Trying to find some information on this since I have a similar project and first hand experience would be helpful :)
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Sig_Arlecchino
@Scilly.Suffolk
Back from Winston Vaz:
Removing the paint revealed a number of repairs to the top tube which show that it's seen some action, but also that it's been well cared for.
It also revealed a curious filled hole in the seat tube, just above the top tube and also the frame number: F117494.
Winston couldn't shed any light on who might have built it, nor what the hole in the seat tube was for.
I've secured a slot in the new year with one of the forum's favourite paint-slingers, so this should be back on the road for the summer!
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