James A’s Early 70s Peugeot

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Welcome James A and his resprayed early 70s Peugeot.  Well done James.

Hey everyone My name is James and this is my bike. This is my second OTS restoration, but my first submission. It’s a Peugeot, not sure of the model. I’m not sure of the year either but there was a Virginia Tech bike permit on it dated 8-31-74. When I got the bike, it was rusted to hell, but I fugured it would be a sweet project. I stripped all the rust, and the original paint and decals (original white). Repainted it orange with a “metalic speck” overcoat (the pics don’t do it justice). The wheels came off of an old Firenze GL 5000. Replaced the cables, brake pads, tires, tubes, chain, and handlebar tape. It was alot of work but as always, worth it in the end.

Thanks James

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  • http://oldttenspeedgallery.com DOC SPROCKET

    great restoration on the peugeot i just love the old steel bikes all the new ones are basically plastic in my opinion happy holidays

    • James

      Yeah I’ve got a thing for those old steel frames too. They are rock solid and the straight tubes have a pretty timeless look. But I am also a fan of the newer bike technologies.

      • http://oldttenspeedgallery.com DOC SPROCKET

        A BUDDIE JUST GAVE ME A VHS TAPE OF THE 1994 TOUR DE FRANCE FEATURING MIGUEL INDURAIN, A VERY YOUNG LANCE & GREG LEMOND IN HIS LAST RACE, THE GREATEST THING WAS ALMOST ALL THE FRAMES WERE QUAD BUTTED STEEL SIMPLE & ELEGANT.