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Re: frame numbering: plenty of resources online decals: http://cyclomondo.net/page26.htm

if the saddle is original to the bike. Saddles can easily be swapped over. The frame number is definitive, and the most knowledgable person will be along soon. Take your time. Have a look at Classic Lightweights for Readers Bikes from the mid-1960s.

Re: have you posted on the Sun Cycles the Birmingham years Facebook group?

Re: Mark More on the Gillott marque at Classic Lightweights start with http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/gillott.html and follow the links, including the links at the top of the page to the Flickr albums. If the serial number or other features were known, then Mark should be advised. There...

Re: Following the guidance on this page, it would suggest that the frame was the 780th built-in 1949 Have a look through Mark Stevens extensive collection in Flickr What inscriptions are on the rear hub? And the frame, to my eye, does not appear to be as big as you report. Is it these points...

Re: I have just reread the thread. Looking forward to seeing the area soon. Philip

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Re: Re: 1946 Hobbs of Barbican details 1952 Hobbs Blue Riband details of project still underway another uncommon brand 1952 EA Boult (before the brand changed to Witcomb) after restoration pictured with its original owner details all now located in Adelaide, Australia

Re: It is still winter in South Australia. Only managed 13.9C max today. So no summer photos possible. I don't recognise the photos submitted as summer photos. In our late summer photos, every piece of vegetation is a crispy brown.

Re: and the 1984 Ron Kitching logo is here

If you want what is not made then get some white cotton handlebar tape and some fabric dyes, then mix the colour you are after. After wrapping, use clear shellac (it is almost clear, so experiment with that on test samples) to preserve the colour.

Re: turquoise handlebar tape

Re: did you see this? http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/n ... brary).pdf

This is way too new for me but... http://www.greglemondfan.com/bikes/Buil ... TVT90.html and an image that can be made into artwork using the dimensions provided above. http://www.greglemondfan.com/bikes/Buil ... decals.jpg

Re: and images to help understand are at https://www.sheldonbrown.com/calipers.html#reach

Re: did you have a read of this thread http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=32833 let me know if there is any specific question you have, I can ask a few locals for you and I assume you found Greg's decals http://cyclomondo.net/page31.htm his are world class Philip Who went to...

Re: the sites mentioned have had additions since the earlier posts and they should be viewed http://www.classicrendezvous.com/France ... r_main.htm http://velobase.com/ListComponents.aspx ... 1372dcf4bd as well as threads here https://www.google.com/search?q=Pelissi ... 20&bih=938

Re: you have some very interesting components there. It again shows the range of manufacturers at the time, and the different approaches taken. Please take more photos for this viewer on the other side of the world, who finds some days the temperature is too hot to work in the garage. (a 43C...

I agree. I am too old to work with my son on bike projects, but I get to work on his home renovation tasks. He is also a good learner and very appreciative. PeachyPM keep the projects coming.

Re: you not only learn, but you then help others :D