earlymb Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) Thanks, it seems SCC 2 which was apparently re-named BS381 colour 499 Service Brown after WW2 is in the right direction. I know there are many variants but I would like to avoid using the standard US OD ('Mat 1') even though I really like this shade. I'm restoring a Mk.V now and I will probably use a 2K spray can. Edited October 17, 2021 by earlymb 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Ok, but the US O.D. is different to the GB O.D. that is a fact, and I have not seen any bicycles in brown (original paint) but what do I know! Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 I am still looking for a set of WW2 pattern rifle clips if anyone ever got round to reproducing them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MatchFuzee Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Have you seen these? https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1901-war-office-pattern-ww1-ww2-rifle-clips-gun-mounts/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) I have some problems with this website, many things are wrong! Please don't use it as a reference to what is original or not! Cheers, Lex Edited October 18, 2021 by welbike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REME 245 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 We discussed these the last time I asked if any one made reproductions. Although the seller said he had an original set of this pattern dated 1942 they are not the pattern commonly seen on WW2 Bikes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 18 hours ago, welbike said: Ok, but the US O.D. is different to the GB O.D. that is a fact, and I have not seen any bicycles in brown (original paint) but what do I know! Lex The restored examples I've seen seem to be the British OD green rather than Service Brown, indeed. I think this is the shade used from 1944 onwards? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Well, I have seen both restored, but have just heard off of an original brown one too, or remnants of brown paint, but most I have seen were green. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 Would anyone know the diameter of the metal rods used for the fenders? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted October 29, 2021 Share Posted October 29, 2021 I measure 3/16" or 4,8mm. But that is on one bicycle, better have another bikes measurement besides this one. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 (edited) Thanks, that will give me a guide at least as I don't have the original fenders so I have to fabricate something from some old civilian ones I do have, like shaping the ends and fabricating those support rods and their brackets. Edited October 30, 2021 by earlymb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Did some sanding on the frame today, and uncovered this marking at the underside, under the crank. Maybe the initials of the person who assembled it at the factory? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Le Prof Posted October 30, 2021 Share Posted October 30, 2021 Hi All, I've seen at least two BSA 'Parabikes' in the Brown colour as original paint. One of them I own, frame and bars only, bought from the US where many were sold after the war through Sears catalogues. More details and photos are here: Best Regards, Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 17 hours ago, Le Prof said: Hi All, I've seen at least two BSA 'Parabikes' in the Brown colour as original paint. One of them I own, frame and bars only, bought from the US where many were sold after the war through Sears catalogues. More details and photos are here: Best Regards, Adrian Interesting, thanks! I've started stripping my frame and although there are many layers of paint on it, all were some variant of green so it most likely was British OD from factory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted October 31, 2021 Share Posted October 31, 2021 Also came across this; seems I can initiate the welder I bought a few months ago. Strange place for a crack to appear though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted January 22, 2022 Share Posted January 22, 2022 (edited) I managed to get this rear fender in great condition. The tire is post-war but of the correct type, used but usable so I grabbed it. Now only 2 complete wheels and a front fender to go.... easypeasy! Edited January 22, 2022 by earlymb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 R.M.A.S. Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. I've heard that there were lots of these at that establishment, and a student could ride one from where ever he found it to where ever he was going and then just park it for the next person. Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 But 26" so all postwar, won't fit very good on a wartime frame. Just saying, I have bought some of this stuff in the past, and it doesn't mix well. Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted January 23, 2022 Share Posted January 23, 2022 I haven't tried it on the frame yet, it would be a pity if indeed 26". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 (edited) There were also various other shades of green used through the war. ie mid and dark Bronze green, Dark cammo green, Very dark green etc. British OD was introduced in April 44. Ron PS these are on ebay. He says original....last set .https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/362130224165?hash=item5450a4b425:g:2JYAAOSwpYJhdRO6 Edited January 25, 2022 by Ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Clips are first WW Ron, quite pricey too! Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcspool Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 On 1/23/2022 at 1:23 PM, earlymb said: I haven't tried it on the frame yet, it would be a pity if indeed 26". I think I see a 26" size indicaton on the sidewall of the tyre? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welbike Posted January 25, 2022 Share Posted January 25, 2022 Yes, I saw that too. I have some wheels and mudguards for those, if anyone needs them, frames too. Cheers, Lex Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earlymb Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 21 hours ago, mcspool said: I think I see a 26" size indicaton on the sidewall of the tyre? It is 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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