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HI Guys, Frame number is confirmed as T.L.21170. What is the significance of the census number? (I'm assuming that its different from the contract number?).
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Thanks Jenkinov, I've ordered the book. I managed to check the date stamp which looks like T.E.C.7.40 but I suppose it could be T.E.0.7.40 as its "C" is not too clear. Does 7.40 mean its made in July 1940? Frame number will need to wait until it comes back from sand blasting as its not clear enough to read accurately. it does start T.L.211?? which I think is T.L.21170, but will confirm later. Engine Number is 3SW 40286. I'll post pictures as the resurrection progresses. Thanks again.
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you would think so 79x100 and I'm sure there normally would be some paint traces, but not on this 3SW....
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Lovely machines Ron. Thanks for sharing. Being a late 41 bike I'm restoring it reads like I have a decision to make on colour... Kaki gas proof No.3 or service brown. I'll ponder that one for a few days. Unless of course the contract stated colour and that is on the BFM Directory too?
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Thanks Ron. It's good to put a time line and place of origin on a bike so old. As an RAF machine would it have been olive green from the factory or blue? Can you share a picture of one of the RAF machines you have? Thanks again and in advance.
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Hope you don't mind me coming in on the post with a couple of questions. You mention the BFM directory for contract numbers...how do you get a cess to this? I have a 3sw from contract C11465 and would like more information on date and place of manufacture. And what number to paint on the tank. Does the directory hold this info?
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Hi All... picked up Triumph 3SW for restoration and will need your collective help on this one. I've restored a few Triumphs before but this will be my toughest challenge to date! Looking at the standard of restoration set on here I have work to do!! I'll post up some more pictures and some questions in the projects thread but have added one here to start. What do you think of my 3SW?
