search the bay for either of these they are the most desirable and probably what he secretly wants. the chater lea are more expensive than the williams generally. both have rings that can be removed. stronglight also made a very attractive steel chainset. also try sending a pm to hilarystone on this forum. good luck
lastly
this is rough but rechoming it to look like new would cost about 68.00
this last one has already sold but i have included it so that you have a reference point and can become more comfortable in the knowledge that they do exist.
might i suggest
williams
chater lea
search the bay for either of these they are the most desirable and probably what he secretly wants. the chater lea are more expensive than the williams generally. both have rings that can be removed. stronglight also made a very attractive steel chainset. also try sending a pm to hilarystone on this forum. good luck
lastly
this is rough but rechoming it to look like new would cost about 68.00
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-Williams-42-48-double-cottered-chainset_
this last one has already sold but i have included it so that you have a reference point and can become more comfortable in the knowledge that they do exist.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Vintage-steel-Stronglight-cotter-pin-track-crank-
sorry if i missed something