MHillyard Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Just picked this up today. Have been after this one for several months and finally got hold of it. No it wasn't a bargain but i do like it. Needs a lot of work, a lot has been replaced but was a practical local find and what is left isnt in too bad a condition. Handlebars are the main thing that are wrong as the rest i can work around. Pedals, seat, brakes, sprocket are wrong. Not sure about the wheels. I think the front wheel may be wrong as it is made by "Phillips" which i havnt headrd from beeing on any others. Havent had time to look at the rest in detail. A few photos below. If anyone has or knows where i can get parts i would really appreciate it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Hi Martyn, I completely stripped and restored my folding BSA (No. R40884) a couple of years ago. I took several photos of restoration if you need any detailed shots....just let me know. Parts do appear on Ebay, but as you say the prices are high. Last year someone seemed to be breaking bikes and selling the parts via ebay as that way they made more! One tip: I'd recommend not trying to spraypaint the frame, as very difficult to avoid runs. I brush painted mine with high quality brush and three tins of Humbrol paint from local model shop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 Hi Martyn, I completely stripped and restored my folding BSA (No. R40884) a couple of years ago. I took several photos of restoration if you need any detailed shots....just let me know. Parts do appear on Ebay, but as you say the prices are high. Last year someone seemed to be breaking bikes and selling the parts via ebay as that way they made more! One tip: I'd recommend not trying to spraypaint the frame, as very difficult to avoid runs. I brush painted mine with high quality brush and three tins of Humbrol paint from local model shop! Many thanks for the advice. I'll have to just keep an eye out on ebay but i can start with what i've got. In guessing they were either Service Brown or OD. What colour did you use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maurice Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Many thanks for the advice. I'll have to just keep an eye out on ebay but i can start with what i've got. In guessing they were either Service Brown or OD. What colour did you use? check inside of frame were the steering bearings are mounted , usually you will find the correct colour there , mine had this ( like a lot of ammoboxes have , 25 pr etc) green on it , some are Brown . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Git Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 I took several photos of restoration if you need any detailed shots....just let me know I'd love to see all your pics, if you don't mind sharing them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 In guessing they were either Service Brown or OD. What colour did you use? Humbrol colour no 155 MATT (matt British olive drab. This is what it looks like on a sunny day: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mungaman Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 Humbrol colour no 155 MATT (matt British olive drab. This is what it looks like on a sunny day: [ATTACH=CONFIG]75266[/ATTACH][ATTACH=CONFIG]75267[/ATTACH] nice to see the Everest carrier, always good to see original extra s ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 nice to see the Everest carrier, always good to see original extra s !are they common ? what kind of money do they go for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 are they common ? what kind of money do they go for? ( Martyn: don't want to highjack your thread, but you might want to get a carrier for your BSA too!) I have seen some very good repro ones at shows for around £50. This one is war date stamped onto metal frame and cost a bit more. In use by Commandos.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted April 13, 2013 Share Posted April 13, 2013 check inside of frame were the steering bearings are mounted , usually you will find the correct colour there , mine had this ( like a lot of ammoboxes have , 25 pr etc) green on it , some are Brown . Yes Maurice, inisde the headstock was where I found some original olive green paint, so mine one kept that shade as far as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 13, 2013 Author Share Posted April 13, 2013 ( Martyn: don't want to highjack your thread, but you might want to get a carrier for your BSA too!) I don't mind :-D , it s interesting to hear about other peoples and about the accessories. I think the carrier is low on my priorities at the moment, as you could probably guess the handlebars, wheels, brakes etc are more of a priority :-D . But interesting to know the carriers are still available, will have to keep an eye out at some shows this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I think the company that supply repro everest carriers is Battledress and Bayonet,I have a feeling they may do other parts too,also google colin mac gregor stevens ,he has a website with some useful info including links to parts suppliers.When I needed handlebars for one of mine I found a close match on an old civvy bike in the local council tip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 make me a serious offer for 2 real ones still wrapped up if my memory is correct.(not looked at them for a while)found about 12 a few years ago ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 make me a serious offer for 2 real ones still wrapped up if my memory is correct.(not looked at them for a while)found about 12 a few years ago ....... I take it you mean you have two Everest Carriers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willyslancs Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 we do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 14, 2013 Author Share Posted April 14, 2013 I think the company that supply repro everest carriers is Battledress and Bayonet,I have a feeling they may do other parts too,also google colin mac gregor stevens ,he has a website with some useful info including links to parts suppliers.When I needed handlebars for one of mine I found a close match on an old civvy bike in the local council tip Thanks for the info. I checked out Battledress and Bayonet but it seems they mainly have the finer detail products like handlebar grips and transfers. The Colin MacGregor Stevens site is very good! Unfortunately all the pages work except for his "Parts" page which would have been very useful As you say i may be able to make do with some vintage bike hanlebars and fabricate a T bolt. Wheels seem to be my big problem at the moment. I dont fancy buying new tyres and tubes as i think the current wheels are too narrow. Would rather just buy tyres and tubes for the proper ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Degsy Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I had one in the early fifties, it was brown and had not been repainted. My first MV but I was teased unmercifully by other kids who thought it wasn't a 'proper' bike, in those days they were almost worthless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pzkpfw-e Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Maybe worth getting it stove enamelled? If you've a "real" bikeshop near you,they'd be happy to advise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Thanks for all the advice so far! Slowly coming apart, havn't been able to get the headstock apart as of yet as it requires a BSA tool to undo. My main concern at the moment is wheels. I do not think the ones i have are originals. Does anyone know if they had standard BSA wheels? Or at least what size they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cordenj Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Hi Martyn, Further to your PM re photos of headstock, see if these help: If you need any other shots let me know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 22, 2013 Author Share Posted April 22, 2013 Many thanks for the photos! Now i know the headstock is mostly correct and probably need to take a bit more care taking it apart now. Thanks again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garys39 Posted April 22, 2013 Share Posted April 22, 2013 Thanks for all the advice so far! Slowly coming apart, havn't been able to get the headstock apart as of yet as it requires a BSA tool to undo. My main concern at the moment is wheels. I do not think the ones i have are originals. Does anyone know if they had standard BSA wheels? Or at least what size they are. Hi Martin, wheel/tyre size is 26 x 1 3/8, the rims were Dunlop and the hubs are BSA manufacture. Regards Gary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 23, 2013 Author Share Posted April 23, 2013 Hi Martin, wheel/tyre size is 26 x 1 3/8, the rims were Dunlop and the hubs are BSA manufacture. Regards Gary Thanks for the info. The ones I have at the moment are 26 x 1 1/4. I suppose at least they are similar to get by with for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ford 369 Posted April 23, 2013 Share Posted April 23, 2013 also back and front wheels have a different number of spokes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHillyard Posted April 24, 2013 Author Share Posted April 24, 2013 New parts arived today. New brakes with thanks to a forum member. Also got a new seat from ebay. Brooks B17. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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