nonowt":looqmlyg said:
Hi Land_Raver, nice to hear that there are some other Aston Clubs out there. I haven't been able to find many examples online.
it would be great to see some pictures of yours. If I spot any Hercules saddles in my searches I'll let you know.
nonowt
Hi nonowt,
Glad to see the latest progress of your restoration. Apologies for taking a long time to upload the pictures.....
Attached are pictures of mine when I received it.
I have started to clean up the bike and have done the following....
1. Straightened and cleaned & polished the original alloy Bluemels mudguards
2. Cleaned and polished the chrome handlebars, stem, headset, brake calipers & Hercumatic 3 speed trigger.
3. I have had the Hercules rat trap pedals straightened.
4. Cleaned and polished the frame & forks.
5. Removed the later addition rear rack.
6. Reversed the North Road Handlebars to a dropped position.
7. Saved the original black Shockstop rubber handlebar grips.
8. Removed the Lights and Smiths speedo drive.
Both 26X1 1/4 EA1 wheel rims are shot so will rebuild the wheels with good 1950's rim replacements (I have a mint front rim 32 hole but need a rear 40 hole rim). I have sourced some DT stainless steel spokes that I will use for the wheel builds.
Could do with a Hercules Saddle if you know where one is?
My project is on hold as I'm currently working on my 1939 Raleigh Sports Model 31 at the moment.
All the best with yours and apologies for hi-jacking your thread.
Nick