Ant

Thanks  again  i’ll post some pictures of the two bikes in the new year at the minute the second Frame is being rebuilt  fairly sure parts now finish one  and a good start on the 43 

Ant

 Hi I’ve had  to stop work on my first WD RE  well I have the frame repaired on the second one does anybody know how to work out C number for the second bike  The engine number 4818  so should have most of it back a few weeks and able to start painting any help  would be much appreciated  

Ant

Thanks  again so at least I know I can put this into the second war department Frame  i’ll post some more pictures when I get a bit further along had the crank fully rebuilt and I need to sort out a few repairs on the engine case and frame before I can go any further But at least I know now that it’s compatible with the frame  

Ok that’s interesting am I right in thinking it’s been  fitted onto a 1943 or 1944  Frame ?  As This is the engine I’m going to use for the second WD frame  once I have sorted out the rest of parts and some repairs  as for the frame  hopefully will have that in a the few weeks it looks like it’s got the remains of the original number but won’t know until I cleaned it all up and had a good look 

thanks  again  for your help  

Ant

Thanks Ron I will order a set before they run out 

Hi Ron  do you think these will fit and look okay in chrome so have to get that removed but I think they are the same size just waiting to hear back from the dealer to  confirm the size or I found these in black paint and 5 inches long  but not certain on the shape is right or not ?

 Hi has Anybody got any information on this engine number I think it’s a 1943 to early 1944 but has no V prefix ?  It’s not the best of stampings but from what I can work out it’s 166 and 4818 And it has  The usual separate numbers stamped across the front 2257  already had the  narrow type  crank  fully rebuilt  for this one so just need to sort out the gearbox now 

 Any help is appreciated  Ant

 Thanks ron getting quite close to finishing the first one at least now I know exactly what I am looking for 

Hi Does anyone have any spare brake or clutch levers or can someone please post some photos with  Measurements 

thanks Ant

 Just had a look through my bits box and it looks like One off  One of my friend has already had that part unfortunately  if I come across another I’ll let you know 

 I might have one I’ll try and  check  tomorrow and get back to you 

Hi Lex  it’s now company policy for Hitchcock’s that no One can have access to them not to copy anyway that’s the downside however I’ve managed to get or borrow the last few parts I need so I can make copies of them 

Thanks Lex  going there tomorrow will ask if I manage to get a copy I’ll see if I can upload it to the site in case anybody else needs it as well 

2 minutes ago, Ant said:

 Most motorcycles will rebuild Depot or Chilwell  as it was purpose-built for motorcycle  rebuilds 

2 minutes ago, Ant said:

 Most motorcycles will rebuild Depot or Chilwell  as it was purpose-built for motorcycle  rebuilds 

 That’s for the UK obviously overseas is different Chilwell had a series of out buildings  they were split up different manufacturers ie  Royal Enfield BSA et cetera 

2 minutes ago, Ant said:

FV  fighting vehicle we still use  this but I’ve never seen it on motorcycle 🤓 not sure about TT will look into it see if I can find anything else  you still use A one Basically means fit for all duties after a rebuild only ever seen stamped onto one engine block  normally just on the paperwork

On 6/24/2021 at 5:33 PM, bikermoss said:

 

 Most motorcycles will rebuild Depot or Chilwell  as it was purpose-built for motorcycle  rebuilds 

FV  fighting vehicle we still use  this but I’ve never seen it on motorcycle 🤓 not sure about TT will look into it see if I can find anything else  you still use A one Basically means fit for all duties after a rebuild only ever seen stamped onto one engine block  normally just on the paperwork

Hi  does anybody have any copies of the blueprints for a flying flea  down to the last few parts unfortunately I  can’t get hold of them  So will have to see if I can make  any help would be much appreciated  

4 minutes ago, welbike said:

Ok, no problem, but I am in Normandy now, so not near the  frame. 

Cheers, Lex 

 

 Like the G3L👍

😂 that’s fine we will sorting out when you get back hope you have a good time supposed be going back there next year 

Ok lex This is all I have spare at  moment   Locally  it has all the different parts as regards to an  early  engine and WD  Engine   I.e. gear selector backing plate   Found most of the full gearbox as well I may have a few narrow crank parts later on  so I will put this back for a few weeks until we can sort something out 

 Sam Lex has  first go  that’s if we can come to an arrangement about the engine for the frame as regards the parts still haven’t told me how much for the hub and whether you still have cable adjuster   I might have in a week or two some brand-new old stock narrow crank parts but only conrods 

 At the minute partway through rebuilding my  1944  Engine but I also have a second  WD  Engine to rebuild as soon as I’ve  finished  that one I will have a better idea of what I have left as regards the engine parts   Also found somebody that has a few new old stock comrades for the narrow crank if you need any let me know  

Thanks Ant

On 5/28/2021 at 11:08 AM, Ant said:

Hi Lex  i’m happy to swap the case  especially if you have a frame for this engine  but what I  would really like is a second WD frame 

yours Ant

10 minutes ago, Ant said:

Hi Lex  like I said before I would rather you had it to complete the bike  specially considering there’s only a handful left and then all these have always been my favourite bike I consider myself lucky to have one very battered example  I will post you some pictures later have had a good look at it it’s got most of the hard parts that are different to the later engines if you can send me some photos of the  damaged  WD  Frame   And let me know what number it is  I’m sure we can sort something out  what part of the country are you in as I’m moving about a lot  and does the frame have forks with it if not do you have a left-hand side  as I have almost a complete set 

thanks Ant

10 minutes ago, Ant said:

Hi Lex  like I said before I would rather you had it to complete the bike  specially considering there’s only a handful left and then all these have always been my favourite bike I consider myself lucky to have one very battered example  I will post you some pictures later have had a good look at it it’s got most of the hard parts that are different to the later engines if you can send me some photos of the  damaged  WD  Frame   And let me know what number it is  I’m sure we can sort something out  what part of the country are you in as I’m moving about a lot  and does the frame have forks with it if not do you have a left-hand side  as I have almost a complete set 

thanks Ant