Ron Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 I've got the stays and rack fitted now. A bit of filing to slot the holes for a bit of wiggle room and get the mudguard central to the tyre. Some more primer next and remove the wheel for proper fitting after it's painted. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
79x100 Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 It's really nice to see these early bikes looking 'early', Ron... The Chilwell records for Triumph 3SW Contract C7828 have an indistinct pencil notation. I think that it says "Particulars obtained from Triumph. Range of Chassis Nos. must be forwarded. 29/6/40" ...it doesn't look as if they ever did.... Deliveries commenced 29/6/1940 with the last entry being 7/11/1940..."Received 1,318. Balance cancelled owing to enemy action"...."This contract was terminated at 1,322 machines" (There had been post-dated entries for five further machines...It looks as if they weren't even sure how many they had. In between times starting on 3/9/1940 they delivered the 145 5SWs of C8575. Production ran concurrently with 3SW RASC contracts C6128 (which was completed) and C8079 which was also curtailed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Thanks Rik. Shame there are no frame/engine numbers for contract C8575. Despite the records being lost, sometimes there is a chink of light. Like the chap who had his Dad or Granddad's army records/log books/diary with chapter and verse on the 3SW that he was issued. I was able to work out the frame and engine numbers for contract C4631, which I have relayed to Chris Orchard for inclusion in the next issue. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted May 16, 2020 Share Posted May 16, 2020 Anyway, I was looking at that last picture I posted last night and it looked like the rack was leaning back? Needless to say I couldn't sleep properly and was up at Sparrow's fart this morning to investigate. By comparing with my 3SW, I discovered that the 3HW mudguard is sited about 1 1/2" further back than the 'S' models (bugger!) But it didn't take long to work out that the mudguard can be swiveled forward by re-drilling the two holes for the saddle clamp that holds the mudguard to the cross tube under the saddle. While I've been working on it, I also noticed a wobble in the rear wheel, which turned out to be, not the wheel but a badly molded Mitas tyre. Fortunately I had a new tyre in stock which I fitted and it's running true now. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawelcen Posted June 5, 2020 Share Posted June 5, 2020 Hello, I am a new forum member from Poland.I have two Triumphs 3S from 1940.Probably both were sent to Russia with the help of Lend Lease and served in the Polish army in Russia. Because they were not quite original, so I decided to restore them to the specifications from 1940. One will be the version of 3S de Luxe, and the other in the colors of Polish Air Forces in Great Britain.I would like to ask for help in finding the motorcycle numbers in the contract numbers.First (de Luxe):frame number: TL 15567engine number: 28594Second (military):frame number: TL 17954engine number: 28675Both have contract number: C 5108I will be grateful for all comments.Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Phil ..did the lead on the 5s engine prove any value..I did locate a 3s engine clearly military but one restamped post war ...which is not unusual let me know if you are interested .I will send you the link. Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Yep what is happening with yours Phil? I'm reminded to post some "finished" pictures of mine. And between the pictures, I've also changed the saddle to a Lycette with NOS Rexene cover. Ron Edited June 8, 2020 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jan-willem Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 I have some 5sw engine parts if that helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 Hi people been bit quite I haven’t done anything major to the bike ulterior been using it how it is. Getting rid of a few problems. First problem was the clutch sprocket bearing so i re-built that. I Then took the casing to work and welded the hole up where it had rubbed. All back on now and running perfect. Re built the carb at the same time. Where does everybody get their paint from. Trying to finding people who will ship it to the Channel Islands is quite hard. thanks Phil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 (edited) I have friends on Gurney Isle:- Rick, Carl, Phil who I have bought paint for from http://www.rainbow-paints.co.uk/ I use their single pack Polyurethane mat. But I'm sure they have delivered it to the port in Poole. Otherwise it will have to be shipped by Parcelforce. I live in Poole BTW. I don't know what service is running to those God forsaken rocks out in the ocean☺️ Ron Edited June 10, 2020 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 I know rick he lives 30 seconds down the road from me. I’ll have to speak to him next time I bump into him. The joys of living on a Rock everything is a pain to get shipped over. I’ll check them out thanks ron thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted August 18, 2020 Author Share Posted August 18, 2020 Quick update been using the bike everything has been fine so now the nights are starting to get a bit shorter I’ll be stripping it and cleaning up. I’ll upload some pictures on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 Since the weather has turned Iv started to strip it and start cleaning it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 I know of a genuine 5SW engine for sale if you still need it. He also has a 5SW bare frame.......Not sure he wants to split them though. PM me with your email address for details. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 I brought it if it’s from Edwin Ron. He emailed me last week just sorting out shipping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 That's good. I wish Edwin had told me though. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted October 13, 2020 Author Share Posted October 13, 2020 To be fair it only cleared yesterday with the money. He is packing it up in the next couple of days. I brought all the bits he had for his build so I might be in contact with you for bit of help once I got it all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 No problem! Very good to have another genuine 5SW on the register. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted August 3, 2021 Author Share Posted August 3, 2021 Starting to rebuild the bike now I finally got the paint over to the Channel Islands. Most parts are primed and ready to be painted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 4, 2021 Share Posted August 4, 2021 Some time has past but I thought you had a 5S engine to fit Phil? Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 That’s the other bike I haven’t started yet it’s still in a box. Been buying a few bits for it as they pop up. Going to finish this one first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 Ah Ok! I must have forgotten something over the time. I'm actually in the process of restoring a couple of Mansfield pillion saddles as fitted to 3HW. I've borrowed an original cover and a local lady who makes handbags is hopefully going to copy it with some material I've provided her. Ron 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil fin Posted August 5, 2021 Author Share Posted August 5, 2021 I brought Edwin’s bike he had for sale. I seen a bike at the show with a pillion seat on they look cool not sure I would ever use it but worth having. Can you still get the brackets for them to bolt on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted August 5, 2021 Share Posted August 5, 2021 (edited) These Mansfield saddles have two rails that bolt directly to the mudguard. One of mine to be restored has those rails missing but I've got a pair coming. Here are some more pix of original saddles. The pictures show the small leather straps with buckles that my "handbag lady" is replicating. These hold the cover on as opposed to the usual bent metal tangs. I'll post pictures of the finished item when they're done. Ron Edited August 5, 2021 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HotBed Posted August 6, 2021 Share Posted August 6, 2021 On 5/15/2020 at 6:24 AM, Phil fin said: No all means carry on I find it very interesting. It’s all a learning curve for me at the moment. I have had a email from someone about making the correct rear frame and luggage rack for the early 5SW Which is more then likely the same person. So I need to find a clamp and a field stand as well. thanks Phil Is this what your after Phil 😉 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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