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1982 Shimano 4000 build.

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Avro:
The build is now finished, kind of. I have had to pinch the saddle and pad set from my Hot Heart; I have been looking for months for suitable substitutes but either nothing there or way out of my price range. I have ordered several pad sets from a well known supplier but I have not had any luck getting them made (like my 'Shimano Racing' pad set they involve origination, although, despite suppling nos decals to use, he is not keen). I will pursue this as I really need the pad sets for two future builds. It is no biggy as there is never any rush with restorations.

Elina saddle, Nitto post (repro and very heavy!), Tange clamp...

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...and all done. Believe me it is very pretty, but tiny! The handlebars feel like a wing nut!

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I am very pleased with how the colours came out. The cranks and chainwheel are a little dark but this is mirrored in the decals so I think it balances? I really need to improve my photography, I get close sometimes but I am not sure how I get there! Thanks for your comments and encouragement, it really does matter.

More here if of any interest />
On with the next one...

Mikku:
Nice one! :4_17_5:

So what's next in line??

bobafett:
Lovely that  :daumenhoch:

P J Tunni:
Beautiful that!  :4_17_5:

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