VeloFellow54
Old School Hero
I am new on here and am seeking information on an Allin frame that I have recently acquired and intend to restore. This one is becoming something of a challenge as the frame number (672 - on both rear dropouts and on the fork tube)) would seem to indicate that it is quite early post war. The decals certainly support this but the construction of the frame does not - at least not entirely.
The seat tube carries the 'SPECIAL (not clear) STAN BUTLER MODEL' transfer. The head tube has Allin Cycles Ltd with the 57 - 59 Whitehorse Road address - this being a transfer - not a metal badge. The frame with forks is lightweight (almost the same as a 1951 Claud Butler 'Massed Start' frame that I have), has interesting lugs (not Nervex) that have been 'cushioned' to a degree. Overall it is a very nice frame and would seem to date from around 1947/8 ? I have checked and cannot find another Allin frame with similar lugs - and really do not wish to spend time and money on this until I am sure what I have.
Any help that can be given would be most appreciated. I (hopefully) have added some photos.
The seat tube carries the 'SPECIAL (not clear) STAN BUTLER MODEL' transfer. The head tube has Allin Cycles Ltd with the 57 - 59 Whitehorse Road address - this being a transfer - not a metal badge. The frame with forks is lightweight (almost the same as a 1951 Claud Butler 'Massed Start' frame that I have), has interesting lugs (not Nervex) that have been 'cushioned' to a degree. Overall it is a very nice frame and would seem to date from around 1947/8 ? I have checked and cannot find another Allin frame with similar lugs - and really do not wish to spend time and money on this until I am sure what I have.
Any help that can be given would be most appreciated. I (hopefully) have added some photos.