Ephgrave, value

[godders]

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Very interested reading this thread develop. I have an ephgrave no1frame and forks matching number 2971LE (estimated to be 1956) needs a derailleur hanger repair and a repaint and a few period correct components and bobs your uncle.

Would welcome colour scheme suggestions, it is and looks like it was always black but I fancy something a bit more eye catching! Any suggestions for repairer and painter?

CheersRay

If you check out "classic lightweights" on tinternet there's a good few choices although really it's your choice
Mick

 

[16-spoke]

Cycles, like most things, have and do have fashions. In the 'fifties black was a popular choice, possibly due to TT rules. The 'sixties had a spell of darkish [bottle?] green as my Ephgrave, also mauve/cherry coloured colours, as was my Tommy Quick frame. A little research will get you some idea of the popular colours of the period.

 

[Big Block]

Re: Re:

Very interested reading this thread develop. I have an ephgrave no1frame and forks matching number 2971LE (estimated to be 1956) needs a derailleur hanger repair and a repaint and a few period correct components and bobs your uncle.
Would welcome colour scheme suggestions, it is and looks like it was always black but I fancy something a bit more eye catching! Any suggestions for repairer and painter?

Here is a 1956 in original condition. frame number is just 7 earlier than yours.

 

[Ray_72]

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Wow, they must have been in the workshop/paintshop at the same time - probably even the same can of paint! Unlikely I think to ever see such closely matching frame numbers considering they are now 60 years old!

I must post some photos soon as a comparison, probably on a separate thread to stop hijacking this one.

Thanks for your comments all

 

[16-spoke]

Re Epgrave:

found on Epgrave register
Original frame but new running gear
3603 LE
? at least the 60s
Coincidence?

 

[chim100]

Re: Re Epgrave:

found on Epgrave register
Original frame but new running gear
3603 LE
? at least the 60s
Coincidence?

A sister bike to mine - 3604 LE.
According to my bike's buyer in Oz "The frame has been officially dated as 1961"

 

[p_h_paul]

I've listed my Ephgrave no. 1140 on eBay, not having heard of Ephgrave before one of the bidders kindly pointed out what it was - so I'm just updating the listing and adding more detail. Any ideas how to tell if it is a no. 1 or a no. 2? It's not a super 1, as there are no windows in the lugs

 

[OldTel]

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Hi, it is an early No1, they had the 'earwig' ends instead of a spearpoint in the middle of the head tube, check out the Classic Lightweight site. Lovely stem. Thanks Terry

 

[p_h_paul]

Perfect, thanks