1980's Peugeot Rebuild / Respray

Look like you're right, I took it at face value;

The frames used Peugeot's DBS (Direct Brazing System) process, whereby a ring of brazing material was inserted inside the frame tubes, prior to heating. This created a joint with a large internal fillet and a small external fillet. According to Peugeot's advertising, this joint was a strong as lugged and produced a lighter frame

it funny how advanced it sounded yet the frame is just a run-of-the-mill entry levels one that everyone and their mum have;