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I think the brake calipers are slightly late for the bicycle.
The model 730 of 1964 would still have exhibited the early type marking on the caliper arms where there is no recess for the makings. The later type seen on the bicycle came in about 1968.
Here is a model 730 caliper with the early type marking -
If you would like to get the period correct markings you could keep an eye out for two old style calipers, doesn't matter if front or back. You could remove the caliper arms and polish them up and mount them on your present new appearing hardware.
Hi Juvela, Thank you for the information. The calipers came on the bike as bought and are a perfect match for the calipers on my August '65 Coppertone Varsity Tourist. The Sky Blue Varsity is a very late November build, using many '65 parts. I did find a n.o.s. front Sprint Pat. Pend. derailleur that is now on the bike. Here are a couple of pictures of the Coppertone bike.
Mike
Hi Juvela, Thank you for the information. The calipers came on the bike as bought and are a perfect match for the calipers on my August '65 Coppertone Varsity Tourist. The Sky Blue Varsity is a very late November build, using many '65 parts. I did find a n.o.s. front Sprint Pat. Pend. derailleur that is now on the bike. Here are a couple of pictures of the Coppertone bike.
Mike
Thank you for all of your nice comments, they are appreciated. The Cabe is a great site because the members actually like bicycles for their history and beauty.
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