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Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Mystery Car
From: Chris Trask <christrask@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2019 19:18:51 -0700 (GMT-07:00)
     Two weeks ago I came across a 1982 Raleigh Olympian in a Goodwill store.  
It was senior day, so I walked out with it for just $11.25.  It had been well 
taken care of, but then neglected for a very long time and needed a good deal 
of TLC.  I've been slowly stripping it down one bearing at a time, replacing 
non-OEM parts, and putting it back in running order.  It still needs handlebar 
tape, but that can wait.  It is the lightest running bike I have with 27x1 1/4" 
tyres.  It feels good to take an old bike such as this and bring it back to 
life. 

>
>I think you’re right, Chris.
>
>> 
>>     One word:  Passion.
>> 
>>     It's no different than what drives people to invest in restoring 
>>old airplanes and bicycles.
>


Chris

When the going gets weird, the weird turn pro 
     - Hunter S. Thompson
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