gitaneusa.com Forum Index Search found 13 matches roll call   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Feb 03, 2013 8:10 am   Subject: roll call carlmorrell   Replies: 27 Views: 61595 Lurker here for a year now.   Time for a refurb   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:27 pm   Subject: Time for a refurb carlmorrell   Replies: 14 Views: 23888 That bottom bracket looks just like the one I had in my Interclub I restored last fall. Including the plastic bearing cages. The right side cup was damaged, so I ordered what I thought looked lik ...   Interclub restomod complete!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Oct 26, 2011 11:13 am   Subject: Interclub restomod complete! carlmorrell   Replies: 3 Views: 11559 Christophe, I remember removing the paint from the front fork, the first time I re-painted back in the early 70s. Was surprised to find shiny chrome underneath. That is the original fork and chro ...   Interclub restomod complete!   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Oct 25, 2011 1:04 pm   Subject: Interclub restomod complete! carlmorrell   Replies: 3 Views: 11559 I would like to thank everyone that offered up expertise to help me tackle this restoration. About half of the parts are original to the bike and me. Replaced rims, spokes, tires, derailleurs, chain ...   Interclub - bent head tube! - HELP   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Sep 11, 2011 11:36 am   Subject: Interclub - bent head tube! - HELP carlmorrell   Replies: 1 Views: 6771 Arrgh, Spraying the color coat on, the wire I was suspending the frame on broke. frame hit the floor. Now the bottom of the head tub is bent. How do I get it round again?   Franken-Interclub-stein - bracket replacement advice   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Sep 02, 2011 12:48 pm   Subject: Franken-Interclub-stein - bracket replacement advice carlmorrell   Replies: 3 Views: 9548 Thanks for the comic relief. Worst case is I will use original brackets. They are not pitted or grooved, just well worn. The new bracket does go in. The fixed side starts to bind the last 2mm, but i ...   Franken-Interclub-stein - bracket replacement advice   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Wed Aug 31, 2011 5:19 pm   Subject: Franken-Interclub-stein - bracket replacement advice carlmorrell   Replies: 3 Views: 9548 Question: I ordered a replacement bottom bracket, French 35x1. The threads are deeper than the original. I was able to turn it part of the way in. But I am afraid of doing damage. I know 35mmx1 ...   Color chip   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 3:19 pm   Subject: Color chip carlmorrell   Replies: 1 Views: 7099 Ok, I found a trace of the original color. Under the right side bottom bracket. Not really enough to get a color off of. But it is tempting to try to get a good photo and use that. http://s4. ...   Model ID? And parts questions.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sun Aug 14, 2011 7:13 am   Subject: Model ID? And parts questions. carlmorrell   Replies: 8 Views: 17638 Chas, Thinks again so much! Given all the rims I went through, and what I had access to, I am not surprised I have the wrong spokes. Ok one more question. Bike is almost disassembled except fo ...   Model ID? And parts questions.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:46 am   Subject: Model ID? And parts questions. carlmorrell   Replies: 8 Views: 17638 Chas (The Gitane Guru!), Since this bike is not really going to get ridden, I am going to stick with the Normandy hubs I have. It's been a long time since I have built up a wheel. When I go back ...   Model ID? And parts questions.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Sat Aug 13, 2011 6:39 am   Subject: Model ID? And parts questions. carlmorrell   Replies: 8 Views: 17638 Chas, I can't thank you enough for all your help. So maybe I bought my bike in 1972. I guess I am not doing a restoration, more of a resto-mod. As such, I think I will still try to make it look li ...   Model ID? And parts questions.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Fri Aug 12, 2011 3:29 pm   Subject: Model ID? And parts questions. carlmorrell   Replies: 8 Views: 17638 Chas, Thanks for your reply, it was informative. It's great to dive into something new and find enthusiasts. I had looked at the catalogs on this website, and since the gears and parts listed did n ...   Model ID? And parts questions.   Forum: Vintage Gitane   Posted: Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:49 pm   Subject: Model ID? And parts questions. carlmorrell   Replies: 8 Views: 17638 First post. Sorry it's a long one. Please help. I am the original owner of an early 70's Gitane. I wanted a 10 speed as a thirteen year old and mowed lawns for the summer to earn money towards i ...   Page 1 of 1 All times are GMT - 8 Hours Select a forum Gitane USA----------------Vintage GitaneGitane RacingModern GitanePro Racing - Classics/Giro/Tour....Owner Gallery   Powered by phpBB © 2001-2004 phpBB Group Designed for Trushkin.net | Themes Database.