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Re: Hi, lots of possibles, it does look Macleans , but with the 3 vertical holes could it be a Carlton, Carlton did do a vertical 'Carlton' badge, and as you can see it is a bit like a clubman, below is my 46/47, so allowing for a couple years improvements ( dropouts, top of seat stays ) ...

Re: Hi, nice frame, it has a bit of the R O Harrison's ( Lyta ? ) about it, has it any serial numbers on the bottom bracket, can you find out. Terry

Re: Hi, I have a number of old french bikes, and french ebay is generally a sound place to get 'run of the mill' components, just ensure you know what the threads are that you are after, as there are a number of local variations especially with the older components. Good luck with the build. Terry

Re: Hi Shaun, just spotted your reply, I agree completely I have just stated the same in the duplicate thread, usuallythe stars are a sign of a Top Viner model, Terry

Re: Hi, I am a little out of my era here, but isn't that T J Quick a lovely late 70's early 80's Viner, those stars were the trademark of there top bikes I seem to think. Terry

Re: Hi, just dug out some old photo's of a special race I sold years and years ago, and it certain is close to your frame https://www.flickr.com/photos/tk_photos ... 8660693997. My old frame had the original Carlton seat decal, which has the model name in, I seem to think it was 1950 - 51, I...

Re: Hi, lovely frame, my money would be on early 50's Carlton Special Race model. Thanks Terry

Re: Hi, the serial number for Merlin is not obvious, these codes should translate into the sales ledger , hence may framebuilders would use a date code of some description, or just do them sequentially, but the meaning of Merlin serial number has been lost in the mists of time, unless there's a...

Re: Hi Bob, I think I found it, one of vintagemanic2013's pile. It does look at first glance a Merlin Internationale, but I've not found one with only two cutouts in the lower head lug, but that's not say it isn't, it will need further investigation, as it does look very much like a 40's...

Re: Hi, early Merlins were the business, but the serial numbers didn't follow any logic, the only way of assisting you is by photo's, can you supply any or put up a link to them. I have an old Merlin, built for comfort not speed, and can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/tk_photos ...

Re: Hi, talking of Allin adverts, I just come across this from a 1920 cycling, and thought I would add it to the thread. A big fan of Mr Cobb's output, excellent thread. Terry

Re: Hi, the catalogues are only a guide, they were generally produced for the bike shows in November of the previous year, but I think in this case the 1954 CB cat maybe a better guide, and there is an International Club in that, that fits the bill. The vendor who sold you this ( what a good...

Re: Hi, nice to see a rare beast indeed, and a name full of history, lovely, keep going its surprising how many will fit in a garage. Terry

Re: Hi, just to keep this thread on track, the first digit is the year and the second and sometimes 3rd alphanumeric is the Sun workshop designation or model. I've attached a dropout from a 1952 Sun Wasp which was made with early Nervex pro lugs, not Sun's basic later copy. Terry

Re: Hi, the 'L' is the key, this stands for the Lightweight shop, so it was where the better frames / one off's were made ( Sun and Parkes ), the Manx TT stopped being made around the 'S' or 'T' ( 1951 ish ), you need to check the catalogues. The bike was designed for time trials, it was common...

Re: Hi, seeing that rear brake bridge - could it be a Hill Special ? Serial number looks about right 1952 ish. Just a thought, Terry

Re: Hi, jut a snippet of info, Ernie Boult's was in Stafford, and he was bought out by Witcomb's. He did sell some lovely frames, not 100% whether they were build in house or bought in. Terry

Re: Hi, take your time with the bottom bracket it is bound to be a Bayliss-Wiley Patented Oil-bath BB Unit, so the cups screw into a sleeve with in the Bottom Bracket, a picture can be found here http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/co ... t-bb-1.JPG, take care. Terry

Re: Hi, I have had a quick look through the book, and it looks like one of these ones that will be difficult to give an exact year, as it looks like a wartime build or just post WW2. The dropout is a Paris one, and produced between 1937 and 1947, so that confirms it. The headset looks like a...

Re: Hi, Most Paris frames had a brash colour scheme, so it does follow, my Paris was ordered with Flam Blue and Flam Red, it is black now, but one day I'll return it to the original colour. I'll dig out my copy of the Paris book this evening, and get you some further info. The dropouts are for...