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Join Date: February 23rd, 2015
Location: Memphis
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Hey all,
I recently purchased this 1985 Fat Chance frame, serial # 85301, and a hodgepodge of parts installed on it, no fork though ![]() Anyways, it has some peculiar numbers etched in the down tube and left chain stay. Also has a signature of some sort etched in the bb. Im curious to what you guys have to say about this. Any other info on how the bike was originally built would be greatly appreciated. Also, opinions on what I should do with it? Repaint and restore? build it up and ride it the way it is? single speed commuter? Thanks, fellaz! |
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Looks like a previous owner etched their name and SS # in the powder coat to ID in case of theft.
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Wow! I bet you're right. I didn't think even think about that....
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Hi
In response to your message, after reading the following posts and seeing the photos, I come to the same conclusion, that the owner scribed his name and SS number. I started at FCC in late 1986 and I can't remember anyone working there with the last name Berube. Since the left rear brake mount is broken and needs replacing, I would suggest stripping, repairing, and restoring. I'm pretty sure that there are not that many 21" 1985 Fats still around so you could improve the value considerably. A good FCC unicrown fork to fit a 21 will be difficult, if not downright impossible to find though. Good Luck Scott |
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Thanks for the great info! I will be on the hunt for a fork! Cheers!
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