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Hi Where can i trace a WW1 German Solider ? years ago i dug up a mess tin with his name on it ' Maciejewski' and stamped 50R 3B 11C 97 ? I would love to find out what became of this chap, where do i start ? Cheers Julian.

Thanks for the photos guys, my 1940 Norton still has its front number plate, so presumably, i could paint the 'RAF' then a number on this ? More photo's always welcome.................................... Cheers Jules

does any one have any photos of motorbikes in RAF service, i'm interested in the serial numbers and how they are denoted as RAF. Thanks Jules

surely you only need two, one each side at the front of the back body to hold the 3 hoops? did on the Morris anyway. J.

I think people are wanting someting different to show, I love my Jeep, and until recently had a very nice M3 Halftrack, both typically American, But, there is something special about the British trucks, I think also that if you are going to rebuild and run a British truck, you need to be pretty resourceful, theres not the back up of parts like the US vehicles. Jules

Thanks Stefano J.

Richard The CAV control box is the Voltage regulator, A black Bakalite box, in two halves usually fitted to the Bulkhead on most MV's Jules

Thanks Both I have the original i very carfully labled as i removed so yes, i will do it myself. Thanks for your help BTY can you recomend a supplier for Carb spares, i need a new float. Thanks Jules

Hi a long shot, but does anyone know of anyone with any bodywork parts for one of these ? I'm looking for seats, passenger footwell panels, windscreen parts etc any condition even patterns, i have some Humber bits to swap. Cheers Jules

Hello Richard Good to see the photos, She looks very nice, that looks like a tight squeeze in your garage ! Hope you had time to talk to Jim at Allied yesterday re your canvas. Good luck, and i can only say welcome to BRITISH 15 CWT OWNERS CLUB ! Cheers Julian.

Hello Nick Is the Guy for sale then ? looks like a major restoration...................... I might be interested. Jules

Can any one recomend a supplier for a new wiring loom for my 16h ? Regards Jules

Well, i have just started the strip down of my 16H, here are some pictures, i started with the fuel tank, saddle, panniers etc, surprising how heavy this bike is ! it has had 3 or 4 coats of paint in its life, i carefully stripped the paint on the tank, but under the Nato green was a Brown colour, under that a brighter green, then Red Oxide, and metal, there were no signs of markings, the rest of the frame has reveiled directly under the NATO Green, a Deep Bronze green which is applied directly onto the metal. As it was built in 1940, i guess this would be its correct colour ? Never restored a bike before so it's all new to me. I want it get it back so i can blast the frame and start again. this is about 3 hours work today. I have also got both wheels off now.

Yes, i thought the same, having seen how far you had got, but i think most of us on here could see what you had put into what was a real basket case. It's nice to see it finally restored, especially as i was responsible for pulling it out of that orchard in Shropshire ( I think he has the history a little wrong). Seems to be having a job selling it at the moment.................. Jules

Try posting the pictures on the Flypast Forum, Key publishing, Historic Aircraft, i'll bet you get an answer there ! Jules

Just to say, i will be selling the 1941 BSA very soon,,,,,,,,,,,,,watch this space. Jules

thanks all, i'll phone them tomorrow. Jules

Looked at those at Malvern, could not decide if they were Horsa or not.....................think they are. Jules

Hello Robert, no, where it goes into the gear box, still got to get the end out yet ! Do you know anywhere ? whats that place that does all the Ford spares ? Jules

Any one know where i can get a replacement Speedo cable needs to be 4ft long.............. Cheers Jules

Well done Fayjo bet me to it, well my mate really, looks like you got a real bargin ! will look forward to the restoration thread. Good luck Jules

What price the 900x16 Jonny ?

OK, I'll park it in the river then !........... Yes, the only answer really is what i have had to do over the last few years, strip all the 'tasty' bits out, and hope they don't touch the wiring ! I hate those meeces to pieces.................................................... Jules

A strange question, but i bet i'm not the only one to suffer, MICE ! just this time of year, i have trouble where i store my trucks in a barn on a farm, theres no food, but plenty of yummy canvas ! What the best deterant ? traps ? I have even tried Citronella essence...............any one any ideas ? Jules

Heres one I found, your'll recognise the young Lady.