1973 Continental...thoughts On This One ?

[Dale Alan]

I have a chance to buy this,pics are not the best . I have not owned a 1973 before so I was wondering what you guys think of it .The owner said it was original except for pedals,tubes,tires,and cables .Does that seem correct ? Fork may be bent from what I see in the pics,hoping that is just an optical illusion. Your thoughts would be appreciated.

 

[Metacortex]

I did notice that the brake levers have the 1974 and later cable adjusters and the extension levers are '75 or later "flat top" versions, so they must have been replaced at some point in the past. Check the extension levers for date codes like this one dated 06-1976:

Also check the date codes on the hubs. Aside from the newer brake levers and non-original pedals the rest seems to be there.

 

[rodeo1988]

Here my 1973s original, added dual light, speedometer,rack,fenders and spokes beads

 

[Dale Alan]

I did notice that the brake levers have the 1974 and later cable adjusters and the extension levers are '75 or later "flat top" versions, so they must have been replaced at some point in the past. Check the extension levers for date codes like this one dated 06-1976:

View attachment 297070

Also check the date codes on the hubs. Aside from the newer brake levers and non-original pedals the rest seems to be there.

Thanks,that is the type of info I am looking for . He is the second owner and was going on what the original owner had told him .If that seems to be the only issue I will buy it . I am sure I have proper pedals in my stash,once I figure out what is correct .I may have the brake levers also.

 

[Dale Alan]

Here my 1973s original, added dual light, speedometer,rack,fenders and spokes beads View attachment 297071

Very nice,now that I see yours I want this one even more. Thanks for posting.

 

[GTs58]

Opaque Blue was offered in 74 also so if that one has the 74 brake levers there might be a chance it could be a 74 with a late 73 serial number. Any other changes between the 73 and 74?

 

[Metacortex]

Opaque Blue was offered in 74 also so if that one has the 74 brake levers there might be a chance it could be a 74 with a late 73 serial number. Any other changes between the 73 and 74?

I was debating that it might be a '74 but the skewers are '73 and earlier so it depended on whether the brake levers or wheels were original, and since the handlebars and stem were also changed it seemed more likely the levers not being original. It also appears to have a '73 and earlier derailleur but I'd need to see a better pic of that to be sure.

 

[Metacortex]

I am sure I have proper pedals in my stash,once I figure out what is correct .I may have the brake levers also.

The correct pedals would be undated Atom 440s with 2" long Cibie TPP-11 amber reflectors.

 

[Dale Alan]

The correct pedals would be undated Atom 440s with 2" long Cibie TPP-11 amber reflectors.

Thanks, I doubt I have any .I don't remember seeing any in my stash.

 

[Dale Alan]

More pics,not that great though. Looks like November '73,I don't see a date on the brake levers. Thanks for the help everyone.