My latest project

Hi again Kostas. Jan is on the case regarding the oil tank and will have a go at making one after I've confirmed the size of the available space to fit it in. First got to tidy up and re-spray the frame. Ron

Still the frame was not quite right, so some more cutting and welding has been done. The front frame has now been stretch up by the required 1 1/2". The tank tube has been lengthened by 1 1/4" and the rear frame has been suitably altered to fit, and all re-painted.

 

I've started the build up again but I know I'll be held up to some degree by the refurbishment of the Miller magneto and dynamo.(I'm still waiting for the dynamo to arrive). I'm really chuffed to have found these items but the old guy I'm dealing with is a bit eccentric to say the least.

 

Jan is doing a marvellous job of making the unique oil tank come air filter. Hopefully he'll post some pictures of his workmanship.

 

Ron

 

Jan is doing a marvellous job of making the unique oil tank come air filter. Hopefully he'll post some pictures of his workmanship.

 

Ron

 

OK, not finished yet, but getting there!

 

Original oil tank cum air filter:

 

 

Rear shell:

 

 

Front shell:

 

 

Air box:

 

 

Jan

Hi Jan ..sorry to crash into Rons thread...I have sent you a private message. Andy B

One hour after I had posted the airbox and oil tank shells pictures I came to the conclusion that the airbox had been made too wide... It could never fit...

 

After a restless night I decided to make another airbox, see pictures below:

 

 

 

 

And then it was only a matter of putting everything together, weld the oil tank seams and braze the seams between oil tank and airbox:

 

 

 

Jan

And here is the oil tank cum air filter that Jan made after I've painted it and added the correct transfer. Also the other side with the original tool box.

 

Again there will have to follow an interlude whilst I claim the rest of the Miller dynomag parts from the eccentric guy who has them and also wait for them to be refurbed. Ron

It's been well over a month since my last post, but things are still progressing 'SLOWLY'. The Miller Magneto has been rewound and rebuilt. I've also rebuilt the dynamo and modified it from a 3 brush to 2 brush system, so that I can wire it through a modern electronic regulator. Mainly because the original integral cut out unit is knackered. However the guy who supplied me with the mag has a better dynamo body with NOS armature for me, so will re do it when it eventually arrives.

 

I've also managed to borrow best part of a complete set of original cables from an early WDC which will be easier to copy rather than guess all the lengths.

 

Also, Jan refused to allow me to use the silencer that Armours made and has made me one with the double barrelled baffles and oval shape as per an original. Jan also made the dynamo clamp assembly, which again he scaled up from the pictures we have.

 

Ron

That is one fat exhaust pipe for that size of engine, I wonder what revs they were planning to get out of it :shocked:

 

trevor

Well the engine is a 350cc and the silencer is the standard Royal Enfield silencer fitted to most models at that time, including the 250's. Ron

I've pretty well got the cables sorted now which has finally enabled me to fit the Miller dynomag. (I shall avoid this piece of equipment for any future projects!!).... I think I'm now clear to carry on with the build now. Ron

I've finally received the last of the cables after waiting weeks then sending some back for alterations and corrections. I've also just collected the Model C front sprocket from my engineer, which had to have the internal taper re-ground and some machined off the back to set the sprocket 5/16" further inboard. The clutch has been re-corked and the primary side is all working and both chains adjusted. Ron

Good to see some progress again Ron!

 

Jan

Indeed Jan. I need to start thinking about my next smoking buzz bomb project. Ron

Have you seen the light Ron? Are you going to become a vicar? Or a nurse...? :)

 

Jan

Yes I have the nurses uniform Jan. What could be better than 25 mph with a trail of smoke and a flowing cape? Ron

Ah, if it's only that... Glad to hear that you're not becoming a vicar Ron!

 

Cheers,

Jan

Finally this project is completed. I've yet to add petrol and oil and it resides in my museum for the foreseeable future. A fascinating if somewhat arduous experience. But a challenge I've thoroughly enjoyed, that could not possibly have happened without the help and parts made by my friend and RE expert Jan Vandevelde. Ron

Looks amazing Ron, I love the subtle styles of this bike, the handlebar mount, the speedo and headlamp. Gorgeous for a rough, tough army bike.

Gret looking bike.

 

Now take it out and enjoy riding it.

Ron, is there a waiting list to apply for a test ride ? No-one has experienced one of those for about seventy-five years. I'd love to know if it's as light and lively as it looks. :-)

Ron, thats an outstanding result and a credit to you and others who helped, I managed today to sit down with a cuppa and go through the whole thread, an excellent read, you should produce a book about it.

Well Big Duke you're welcome to print it all off, turn it into a book and make a fortune and retire young. Ha Ha!

 

Thanks for the kind words. Ron

make a fortune and retire young

I wish Ron, but I think a project such as yours would of been a big hit, small snippets will get lost on a forum but would be well documented in a book with plenty of pictures too. Its not just the restoration and build side, Probably a few chapters just explaining the Model itself, why, were, when etc....The build side, the data base of where or how you sourced the parts, folk who can do and make parts etc, all good info. Maybe something to think about next time......

Food for thought!

 

Ron

Ron's restoration tales are best heard on a French campsite or a jumble field :-)