RETRO REFURB ADVICE NEEDED

[bg2]

lol, looks like i need some advice on posting pics first...

this forum doesn't work like others.

bear with me

edit:

cheers jones, but i still can't get it to work for some reason... perhaps you can remove the upside down one.

 

[bg2]

not reading good things about Mario Vaz.

Plenty of spray shops here in Norwich that can do amazing work on cars etc. Might speak to them.

 

[Dead Rats]

make sure you use (borrow?) the correct crank puller for that Stronglight chainset else you'll strip the extraction threads!

 

[ScillySuffolk]

Could it say Hineson the downtube?

Either way, it looks much too nice to do a budget resto on: those lugs and the top of the seat stays would look gorgeous if they were picked-out properly.

 

[bg2]

no, it's deffo says hinds (of Clapham)

The frame is a Holdsworth

yeah it could look awesome with a good paintjob, this is why i want to get a good spray down.

I'm thinking a light pistachio green BIANCHI style colour, with white detailing.

 

[Robbied196]

Catch 22

I wouldn't powdercoat that frame or go to a garage.

You have a frame that's well worthy of a proper repaint which means stove enameled and lug lined. Unfortunately a good job won't be cheap. There is plenty of choice though: Ellis Briggs, Argos, Mercian, Brian Rourke, Dave Yates or Bob Jackson but its going to be around £130-£150

It will be worth it though

 

[bg2]

i don't mind spending £130-150 on the spray job, that's more like the amount i had expected to spend.

thankyou for those names above, that's exactly the kind of info i was after from joining this forum

Bob Jackson prices look ok. sending a few emails out now.

 

[bg2]

does anyone know anything about these guys (for spares and parts?)

might pay a visit this coming week

http://www.specialisedcyclesnorwich.co.uk/

 

[ScillySuffolk]

no, it's deffo says hinds (of Clapham)

The frame is a Holdsworth

Sorry: dipping in and out of threads, I forget what I've already read!

yeah it could look awesome with a good paintjob, this is why i want to get a good spray down.

I'm thinking a light pistachio green BIANCHI style colour, with white detailing.

That sounds very classy and exactly what it deserves.

 

[bg2]