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Cheers for the heads up Ron, funnily enough I do have a finned exhaust clamp, it was fitted originally, but at the time I was unsure whether it was original or not, I best dig it out! Graham I will check the paint brand and let you know!

The exhaust was purchased unfinished, I then sprayed it in a good quality dull silver heat proof paint....

Hi Graham, yes the bars came from Brian, I am very pleased with them. I was fortunate enough to have a headlamp tucked away as well as 1” bar levers, you are right these solid style 1” levers arnt the easiest to find....

Finally got the correct 1" bars!

So how does the bike look as of today......... Still lots to do!

This week the gearbox is almost back together, clean and lubricated thoroughly and most importantly new mainshaft bushes made and pressed in

Now running, I decided to give the bike a full strip down in preparation for paint. This, as always, highlighted a selection of issues. Firstly the petrol tank has some major leaks and poor repair jobs. Secondly the two main shaft bushes, within the gear box, have completely failed. Upon inspection there are also signs of corrosion, therefore a full rebuild is now underway

I have over the last year, in amongst other projects, prioritised getting the bike running, the eagle eyed amongst you will note the carburettor it came with was incorrect, hence there was a bit of a delay, until an original one could be sourced. During this period I took the opportunity to remove some of the later 'additions' and replace with more period ones. I.e the rear mudguard stays, exhaust, silencer, DU42 headlamp, 4 pos. switch, CZ27 ammeter and so on.

Hi All. I have been following this site closely and I have been reading about the various Triumph projects and restorations taking place. It's somewhat inspired me, with this in mind I thought I would share the rebuild of my own 1940 Triumph 3SW. I have owned the bike for approximately 2 years and when purchased it was a non runner. With the 75th D-Day anniversary approaching I thought it would be fitting to restore it to its former glory and take it to France this year. Although the bike,when purchased, had a large number of 'non original' parts fitted I was drawn to it because both the engine and frame numbers appear to be the same original pairing when it left the factory. To add, this particular machine was part of contract number C6128 which is also nicely stamped on the engine casing and as I understand one of the last to come out of the Coventry factory before it was bombed in November 1940.