andy1960

Hi Ron...hope you had good Xmas and New Year? Things must be quiet in the workshop if your talking about Velo gear changes ..LOL! Based on my understanding...Velocette invented and patented the positive stop gear change in the 1920's but the original version was external to the gear box. You can see this on late 1920s cammy singles ( like my 1929 KSS) . They then in the mid 1930s internalised the positive stop mechanism on bikes like pre war MAC which became MDD and MAF models during the war. Having improved the system on their own bikes they licenced the old external deign to Scott to make some cash from the patent. You can see above the mechanism is the round bit behind the gearlever attached to the top outside of the gearbox.If you look at pictures of Scotts you will see a similar arrangement. With regard to chain and sprocket gear boxes I have seen articles in the classic bike mags with bikes that have these and they are usually one chain and a pair of sprockets per gear, the required gear sprockets engaged by dogs rather than a single chain and derailluer system. Hope this helps.

When applying for an age related number for a 1940 British ex military vehicle with no previous log book tax disc etc I know I need dating cert from MVT or similar and new vehicle registration form from DVLA but does it have to be mot,ed as I just want to get a V5 for it prior to restoring and will not be putting back on the road for some time in the future after all the work done. .Any thoughts or comments please? :-)

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Agree with you regards " too many cooks "....but could you please try and find room for someone half decent with a video camera so we armchair enthusiasts who are following your progress with great interest can see how you get on please? Not expecting a documentary but it would really great to see how it goes on site and would be good for the record.

Looking Good Jez....A master sheet metal worker as well as carpenter ! :-D

Hi Colin I have sent you an email. Thanks Again Andy

Any more news on this ? A copy of the "life story" would give me a flavour of my Dads war as a senior sick berth attendant on this hospital ship! I should have asked him more about it when he was still alive ! Let that be a lesson to anyone who knows a veteran from WW2..try gently to see if they want to pass on some info .. but do not push if they don't. Many Thanks Andy B

Any news Rick ? We are all sitting on the edge of seats waiting for the next instalment !!!

Looking good Jez :-)

Hi Guy...LOOKS FANTASTIC WORK !! What type of wood did you use for the new door frame please?...thanks for the tip on the MWD engine /gearbox..missed it because I was on my honeymoon !!!! ..:-\

Looking good ...see you in the week ...do not forget air filter .....

Hi Jez If you still have this put my name on it and I will sort it when we meet for the tool box etc. Regar ds Andy

Bloody Hell Rick your a fast mover ...didnt take long to spend the profits from the Cromwell..or was it a case of spend it before the wife does? Keep up the pics and the diary of progress ..you inspire us mere mortals to get on with our meger projects !!! :wow:

Rick .. enlighten us heathens about this ?????

Hi Guy still looking for a gearbox for my MW .......if you find another let me know !!!!!

Nice one Jez ! It gives me encouragement to know I am only 4 years behind you with mine !!!!! :-D:-D:-D

Any problems with customs exporting from Norway? Any particular forms/permis ions needed ?

Hi Jez Whats the data plates ?....( Passenger wooden door ost ...hint hint )

Absolutely blown away by your work ! Is inspiring me to crack with my own humble project! Please advise make and specificaton on the coloured primer you use..it sound like a great idea! Thanks

A lot of that looks like it would be useful to me. Please Private Message me your contact details or call me to discuss many thanks. Andy

Hi John Pics not come through. Call or txt me me if you want to. Regards andy

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Hi Jez .. what material of tube, diameter and wall thickness are you using please?