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I emailed Jeff Hunter last weekend (mentioning your name Ron) and have not had a reply. I guess he is not interested. Tried speaking to a few companies from the internet and so far I haven’t found the right guys as they are talking about £2K to get it to the prototype stage! So unless you have any other companies in mind I’ll give up on that idea. I have been looking at the diy option and it looks pretty simple (I’m used to glass fibre mould making) and am happy to put a bit of time and money into this. The thing is I’ll need an original to make the first mould, which I don’t have of course, so will need someone to lend one to me! A bit of an ask I know but a broken one would do as long as it is all there.

Ok I’ll send Jeff an email and suggest that I purchase 20 or so and see if he goes for it. Any more than that wouldn’t be wise. If he isn’t interested I’ll try elsewhere. Chris

Thank you Lex. I think I might have a go at finding a company who are willing to make some up and if I do find one perhaps I can contact you again for some measurements. Chris

May I pick your brains again, Ron and Lex? Lex, you may recall that I bought the last of your Lucas tail lamps and have made up one that is reasonable, thank you. I know that the late war lights didn’t have the rubber sleeve on them but as, due to corrosion, it does not hold together as firmly as I would like, for security I need to have a sleeve on it. I’ve put a bit of rubber on it for now but I was wondering if either of you know where I might be able to get a repro or usable NOS rubber. Thanks again Chris

Ah thank you again Ron, I’m about to hide from the weather in my workshop and have a go at ‘dulling’ my chrome one. Chris

Thank you Lex

Thank you Lex. I’ve actually got a couple of original buttons in chrome that look exactly the same as the one on the right so I’ll see what I can do with those. Thanks again all. Chris

Thank you Ron, as ever. Chris

Hi, I’m looking for a few small items including a horn button for my 1944 3HW (parts book says MT4/13917) and have realised I’m not 100% sure what it looks like! Does anybody have any photos of the right one? Many thanks

Hello Fred, I’m in north Bristol and have a 3HW that is pretty well up together. I’m not an expert but have tackled quite a few jobs on it so if you would like to chat about anything or would find it useful to look at one, let me know. Chris email: chris.plunkett@hotmail.co.uk

Hello Lex, That’s good and thanks for your reply. My email address is chris.plunkett@hotmail.co.uk so if you wouldn’t mind sending an email to me we can sort things out. Cheers Chris

Hi Lex, I’m very interested so do you still have it? Chris

I acquired the barrel below in a job lot of stuff and was wondering if anybody would find it useful. Ideally I’d like to swap it for any original Triumph 3HW parts but I’d consider anything of interest. There is one repaired fin but otherwise it is really good externally. It has been resleeved but again looks decent. If you would like more details my email address is chris.plunkett@hotmail.co.uk.

Ah thank you and hopefully he is ok. I’ll try again in a month or two. Chris

Ron, I was just wondering if the battery boxes were available now. Many thanks Chris

Hello all, I’ve decided to remove the magdyno and gearbox so they can be refurbished over the next few months and was wondering if anyone had any tips on who to use (or not use) for each of these. Chris

That’s really helpful Ron, thank you. The box looks really authentic and perhaps I could contact you in a few months to check if you have some. Chris

Good afternoon Ron, I have managed to pull together an original and complete set of forks and it is now with John of JHB for rebushing. Many thanks again for the tip. I am now looking at the remaining non-original parts on the bike and was hoping for a little more advice. Firstly the battery carrier looks original but I was wondering if we know how the battery was housed (if it was) when it came out of the factory. I presume that because of the shortage of rubber during the war that it was a plain metal box. Does that sound right? Secondly the field stand is a repro and the stay is welded to the frame. Do we know if the clamp method was always used to attach it to the frame on the 3HW (mine is a late 44) in which case I will need to find a clamp as well as an original ‘stick’ and pivot bit and grind off the present stay. Thank you Chris

Hi Ron, I was not aware of this chap so that’s a great bit of info for me, thank you. Also your comments re Jake Robbins are very timely, again thank you. Cheers Chris

Hi Ron, Many thanks for this and yes I was aware there was a difference and that once on the 3SW route you have to stick with it. I was only planning on doing that if desperate. I think the cornucopia spindles show the correct part numbers for a 3HW but still refer to being usable for the 3SW! Thanks for the heads up. I’ve been in contact with Jake Robbins but if there is another company in Sussex I would be very interested to have the details. Thank you. Thanks for taking the time to reply and by the way you have an impressive list of kit, well done (I’ve always loved the Austin Tilley) Cheers Chris (an old bloke in a shed with one old motorbike)

Hi Jenkinov Thanks very much for taking the time to reply. Yes I have a reasonably original bike with horrible repro forks that I’m hoping to replace. I’ve been tracking fleabay for about 6 months now and there have been and still are two bare girders (if you count a 3SW) for sale from Sellers in Greece. I’ve contacted them both and apart from a spring that’s all they have. I’ve contacted Cornucopia and they seem to be running down stock, however they have spindles and a head race set which is helpful. It’s the the top and bottom yoke that’s the problem and being cast items they are the dodgiest parts to use a repro for. And they are the worst bits on my bike! I’ve contacted some of the girder fork specialists as well and so far I’ve had no reply. I think what you are suggesting is start collecting reasonable condition bits where you can and hope it comes together eventually, a complete original set (in any condition) only being available under a pile of rocking horse poo! I will start doing that. I will post any significant progress and thanks again for taking the time to reply. Chris

Hello, Just putting out feelers for any original girder fork parts as this fairly original bike has a horrible reproduction front end that I want to be rid of. To make it easier my email is chris.plunkett@hotmail.co.uk I hope you are all keeping well and cheerful Chris

Hello all, I hope you don’t mind me tagging on to this thread. I’m looking for a set of forks for my 3HW and was wondering if any of you know of some for sale. My email is chris.plunkett@hotmail.co.uk. Thank you Chris

I have been jealously reading the above, very useful information, and was wondering if anyone knows of a pillion seat for sale. I’ve been looking for a while now and would like to fit one for the summer. It’s for a Triumph 3HW and I’m not fussy about the condition. Thanks Chris tel 07800809725

I am also looking for a 3HW in wartime trim so please give me a call if you have one for sale. Chris 07800809725