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The bike appears to have little or none of the 1949 equipment. Fitted bikes from this period often reflect the value of that original equipment, particularly if the frame is not from a high-profile maker. Frames in original paintwork are also valued. It appears that the frame has been modified...

until you can get a hard copy the 1939 Brown Bros Catalogue is at https://www.flickr.com/photos/22983673@N02/albums/72157645280907377 The 1952 Brown Bros Catalogue is at https://www.flickr.com/photos/22983673@N02/albums/72157645283084540 The V-CC has an extensive collection of documents (see...

Jamie, I had to look at the map to see where you rode. Your rides remind me of Van Morrision's Coney Island.

There are other Simplex fitting instructions I have placed in my Dropbox folder https://www.dropbox.com/s/7zdauxjkxgw7po0/Simplex%20fitting%20instructions.pdf?dl=0 If you are interested in the history of the Simplex derailleur then Raymond Henry's "Fifty Years of Development of Simplex...

Blutto There is this Facebook Group specifically for Hobbs, Friends of Hobbs of Barbican. You might like to post there as well Philip

yes, Velobase has this. I have one in perfect condition that I am experimenting with to make a mold. But I need a successful hand operation on Tuesday to facilitate this. It differs from the full Superhood. I also saw this listing...

If you want a lower hassle way, please overlook my posts. My experience with shellac was gained when I was making or refinishing furniture for our home. Our 1920s home in a model garden suburb deserved appropriate furniture using the Gustav Stickley Arts and Crafts furniture designs, with...

Pour some flakes into a glass jar, pour the methylated spirits to cover the dry flakes. Put lid on and shake. Shake the jar a few more times until all the flakes are dissolved. This would be over 24 hours, more if ambient temperature is cool. The methylated spirits is merely the carrier of the...

In Australia, hardware stores stock shellac flakes, but it is also available from ebay or Amazon (UK links provided). Also, woodworkers use it. So specialists outlets should stock it. Mixing it yourself with methylated spirits (denatured alcohol) allows you to use the consistency you prefer for...

check the size against these Koolstop inserts

If you were interested in getting some textured cable outers, then search for Nissen products. They make 'French' and 'Italian' patterns. Also, these colours are stocked on this Italian site. I can't give advice on the durability of cotton tape in the rain. I live in what is often described as...

I also use shellac. I use the dry flakes and mix when I am ready to apply. Sometimes I use clear so as to not change the colour, sometimes the amber, sometimes I mix the two. I use a number of thin coats. Mainly it is to stabilise the wrap and be subtle in appearance. I buy the cotton tape by...

remember that the bike pictured is a 1946 frame. Coloured bar tape was documented in the catalogues. I also wanted some colour as I explained during the project build. The yellow colour is also repeated in the Dare yellow handlebar sleeves. I regularly use the period bikes in the SpeedBicycles...

There are some (encyclopedic) notes in one of the VCC publications on Osgears. I took the advice on board and set the changing fork rearward, just as Keith has advised. Crisp changes are made.

has any member a copy of the book Derailleurs of the World- Simplex by Hideki Sasaki in their library?

There is a Facebook Group whose interests are Witcomb Cycles https://www.facebook.com/groups/610840166049128

If you have vinegar, it works as well. As does Coca-Cola, lemon juice, orange juice. So there are options. Oxalic acid also so rhubarb leaves.

the brown sauce is no match for stomach acid

Given the frame is likely to be 1956, the model range for the preceding year was limited, see the 1955 catalogue. More information on this marque is found at the wonderful nkilgariff site, including the database on known Freddie Grubb frames, which is kept up to date. It even includes the frame...

A worthy project and I fully support your approach. If you need a reproduction handlebar plug to go with your original then let me know Philip