Ron

PS the 3HW frame numbers are down the side of the headstock. The Coventry built bikes and the very first 3HW's built at Warwick were fitted with Triumph's own forks. Mostly though, all 3HW's were fitted with bought in Webb forks. Ron

F1631 is the part number for the front frame section for all the lightweights from at least 1939, So I guess that is a foundry number for that lug. As you say it's before the bombing of the factory so must be a 3SW/5SW/3H frame. But usually the frame number on these is on the top of the headstock. Ron

Hi. Firstly your frame number is not clear and looks like it might have been altered? But TL.2 xxxx looks like to come from contract C7162 in 1940 which was for 3SW's but topped up with 3H's (not 3HW's) Have a look round the top of the headstock around the boss for the top steering stem bearing to see if there is a number. Also look on the top of the saddle tube for a date stamp for example T.E.C. 6.41. (Triumph Engineering Co June 1941) . Your engine cases are as follows:- 60075 = contract S5354 in 1943/44 .....56008 = contract S2956 1943/44 .....42264 = contract C13948 (which is the other number stamped on) 1942/43. Note also the inspectors stamp just visible at the front. It's not a 3HW tank as they had a scallop on the rear right side for the tank top filter hose and no metal tank badge on the top. I would say that yours is 3SW/5SW and I suspect the knee grip holes have been filled in.. The oil tank should have a screw in thread with a hot cross bun cap same as the petrol tank only smaller.

I can't help with the parts, but if you read through this thread from some months ago, mostly between me and Steve, the breather topic comes up with pictures and information.. Ron

The original pipes are 5/16" and I'm quite sure all the fittings are 1/4 BSP. Ron

Just to liven up this page again. Here are my two WD C10's. (250cc 3 speed box) I don't usually see the need for two of the same model in my collection, but there are so many variations between the 1939 model KC10 and the 1940 model WC10 that I thought it would be interesting to own both. Differences that come to mind are:- Girder forks(1934 forks brought back for the 39), speedo drive and speedo position, handlebars (two piece on the 39), cylinder head and barrel (extra cooling for 40 model) tank knee grips (Empire Star on the 39), saddles (Dunlop rubber on the 39), battery (Nife on the 39), even the front number plate shape is different. Ron

There's been a WD bike contingent for about 10 years now in the form of a field workshop display (inside the track) There is usually about 20 or so bikes and other artefacts. I think they are doing a 'Bomb Disposal' theme this year. Look for the Douglas Bader statue. I was there for 8 years in a row but then decided to let others have a chance as it's limited. Ron

I hadn't even noticed it Duke (Too busy looking at details of the bike). I had a complete original Para's uniform before I sold up my uniform collection. The Para trousers had a special thin pocket on the front to accept the Fairbairn Sykes dagger and its scabbard. Perhaps it wasn't very comfortable for this guy on a little bike and he's adopted his own idea? Ron

Sorry Bjorn. I probably should have realised that if I'd referred back to your original post/picture. I tried to get mine as correct (paint/plating) as I could. Regards Ron

Since Andy queried the nuts and bolts, can I query.....Why the silver wheel? Ron

Me too! Got home today (Sat) 6.30 am. before the Bournemouth air show traffic was out. Ron

A war-time factory picture of a WD model G which my tank above is off. Ron

Andy, funnily enough Jan and I have been speaking to Marcia at 'Classic Transfers' about this last week as someone suggested to her that the WD transfer should be white. Jan has confirmed from an original tank he has that the 'GOLD' transfer that she sells is the correct colour. http://www.classictransfers.co.uk/transfers/royal-enfield-6920-129x9mm-3-50-each/ However we have both pointed out to her that it shouldn't have the little horizontal line at each end, but that is easy to just cut off before you apply the transfer. Ron

Triumph used the date code T up to 1911 and 2 for February. But I would have expected it to be marked 'TRIUMPH' somewhere? Ron

OK Jan I thought it was odd to see those transfers and I have the smaller ones on all my other Enfield's. So I'll stick to my story that the Wing Commander liked the bigger prettier transfers.......Or that they were wrongfully applied by a previous owner! Ron

PS I've just remembered I have some actual war time pictures of a military bike with that transfer that I have on my CO. Ron

Ah! " A Proud War Record" (Made like a gun) is a well known Royal Enfield brochure/coffee table book that commands a good price for an original. However there are repros on the market. Ron http://myroyalenfields.blogspot.co.uk/2010/12/proud-war-record-new-book-by-gordon-may.html

GPO clocks? Ron

Hi Andy. The transfers were already on the bike when I bought it, but I'm sure they're available from 'Classic Transfers' but their site is playing up at the moment. I don't think they are correct for military and although I've resprayed lumps of the bike over the years, I'm reluctant to do anything to the tank as my dear old sign writer friend who has now passed away painted the roundels on for me. This is the standard transfer as fitted to military bikes......Of course I can use artistic licence and claim that the Brylcreem boys did it differently!!!!???? Ron

Well Hitcock's performed to their usual standard with the parts arriving next day. So all fixed and back together and an early Sunday morning 20 mile test ride before the garden centre Muppet's were out. Parked up at Coy Pond nearby exactly where I used to park my C12 when I was 17. Ah nostalgia....It's not what it used to be!! Ron

Some silly sod had put the gear shift on the wrong side but I still managed it!! No Beaulieu for me. The saga continued today with my CO. I did a 4 mile test ride around the block with the intention of getting kitted up for a 15-20 mile ride. But there was a clicking noise from the rear wheel and on investigation I found a broken spoke, so the rear wheel had to come out. Then I discovered that the rear drum cush rubber locking ring was broken and the head had come off one of the cush pins. So more parts on order from Hitchcock's. Ron

Yes indeed Rik. Not a great deal or much of interest to sell this time, but I'll be in my usual spot (B8) top of field facing the trees.Ron

No Ferg, I've done Goodwood for 8-9 years and now having a period of self denial. Ron

A start up of the engine is now required, but with some trepidation as is usual after a major rebuild. Turn on the fuel, tickle the carb, over compression and the first swing resulted in a kick back as I hadn't retarded the ignition enough. But it burst into life on the second kick. Then those terrifying few minutes waiting for the oil to make it's way round the engine and start to return to the tank. Phew! all sounds good and the gearbox seems to click nicely through the gears. I'll button up the primary case and other odds and ends today and then give it a test ride when it's not raining. If all is well, then starts the boring running in the new piston and rebore. Ron

You're just showing off now Steve! Ha Ha Well done! Ron