Brigade_Piron

Thank you for the comments. Unfortunately it is already sold

Hi, Can someone ID this wheel? According to the seller it came from a tank. Damaged in ww2 and left behind in Belgium. I looks like a Sherman wheel but there are small differencess. But I am no expert on vehicles.

Thanks Ron, that will be the Census number coming on the bike in the future. The engine did not came with this bike, but was bought separately. I like it is from the same contract so that is a good enough match for me Guy, I will sent you a PM 79x100, I agree that the time setting has an impact on what will be painted. This picture was taken in early september 1944 I believe somewhere between the liberation of Brussels and the campaign of limburg. This one taken in Maaseik during the campaign of Limburg in september 1944, I believe it is a Triumph? But as you can see the insignia is totally different. the timeframe I want for my bike is september 1944, because it was arround this time they iberated my vilage. unfortunately I have not seen any pictures from Bree where you can see motorcycles of the brigade. But Maaseik is next to Bree and was only liberated 1 or 2 days later. I found this ebay advert for replica contract plates, does anybody know if they can be found original somewhere? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BRASS-CHASSIS-CONTRACT-NUMBER-DATA-PLATE-WITHOUT-TEXT-FORD-JEEP-TRUCK-AEs/252722832271?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D40794%26meid%3D309e5c6d7ec4456dbb88c712b5ce3bc6%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D151718020051 I also noticed someone selling these tank protectors, where they used in ww2? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/WW2-Motorcycle-Petrol-Tank-Protective-Spill-Pad-BSA-Norton-Matchless-Ariel-/112259410247?hash=item1a232ea947:g:E1cAAOSwY45URmqX also sources for the blackout light mask and a luggage rack for the rear mudguard are welcome!

Guy, Nice restoration of the Triumph but are you sure the triangle lionhead was used on the motorcycle? I know it was used on the bigger vehicles but I cannot find a period picture with a motorcycle with this sign. Here is the overview of unit markings within the brigade, although I am not sure if this is 100% correct. There are almost no official references for this.

Hello all, thanks for the fast and usefull replies. for the C-number: Frame number: 59026 Engine number: 73013 For the brass plate on the toolbox, I do mean the small brass one. any ideas where to find an orinial or replica? For the unit markings i cannot find a constant pattern within the 1st belgian infantry brigade (Also known by the Brigade Piron) included a couple of period pictures. as you can see several motorcycles where used (Matchless, BSA, Triumph, Ariel) They also have different markings, but I really like the 3rd picture and I think I will go for this style.

Allright, the Matchless is almost finished here is an update. - We were unable to find original webbing grips so we made them ourselves with some original ww2 webbing I had. - the glass for the front light, broke a few days after placing it. A new one is on the way but I am still looking for the blackout mask as this is seen on all period pictures! - the back light is also on the way. - the logo, C-number and unit sign for on the petroltank have to be painted but I am still unsure which symbols need to be on it to be historical accurate. I am going for the 2nd battalion of the 1st Belgian infantry brigade sources for this small unit are not easily found but I think this will come on the tank eventually: - Matchless logo - C number: can I take a number I see in a period pictures or is this related to the frame number or unit? - Roundel with Belgian colours - Red square with 112 on it which should be for the 2nd battalion. On some other pictures I see there were also markings on the front mudguard, can someone give me more details on this? In the last picture there is this clip near the kickstart, what purpose has it, I've seen it on a few other WD matchlesses but I am clueless on its purpose. And one final question, on period pictures you can see a registration plaque on the toolbox. what should be on it and where can I get one? preferably original otherwise replica. I have choosen for SCC2 brown and I really like the colour!

Hi all, I am currently restoring a 1943 Matchless G3L, and I need help locating some spares. * The central luggage rack that goes on top of the rear mudgard * The Webbing grips for the handlebars * The blackout light I know these parts are on ebay as replica parts but I would prefer originals. I also tried finding dealers with original parts but I have had not much succes, although I did find some parts by Stuart Bray earlier. Thanks Stef (Belgium)