Dave Yates / Joe Waugh frame

[Old gh bug]

I recently bought this bike and I have decided to strip it down and refurbish it
I am going to build it up with items that I wanted 40 years ago that I couldn’t afford.
I have since stripped it down and found the frame number does anyone know if this is an early model frame as it is only three numbers MS 578

 

[otherself]

Looks like an early one from the serial number.

 

[Old Ned]

Built May 1978? Looks like a '70's frame with no braze on etc?

 

[Old gh bug]

Hi Ned that was my thinking also on the number on the BB just wanted to clarify as i have seen some later frames with a long number that i couldnt work out, it only has cable guides brazed on the top tube

I am restoring it to a similar bike that i use to race on in the 70's

 

[Old gh bug]

Well I have painted the frame and added decals not sure whether I should line the lugs or not , it may be a bit too much for this little frame.
Well it will slowly be going together over the next couple of weeks , I just need to get some good brake levers

 

[Old gh bug]

A small update on the frame fitted front and rear mechs
Having a bit of a nightmare with bottom bracket fitment,I have ordered one that I think will work hopefully
Reamed the seat post to 27.2

 

[Old gh bug]

Latest update manged to get to the bottom of the bottom bracket issue , i had odd cups one thick wall one standard i needed thick wall

got some bits on, just cant decide on what handlebar tape to use and colour white or black ??

 

[Old gh bug]

Finally finished

 

[zerogravitas]

Lovely job! Cute little frame.