Carruthers Posted January 18, 2015 Share Posted January 18, 2015 Not that exciting but I thought it may be of interest. Its 1942. Ended up in Algiers where it was recovered back to Blightly in 1955. It has a fairly standard mod of Matchy G3L front end which I'm replacing with the original triumph girders. So I have a whole G3L front end spare now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted January 20, 2015 Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice looking project. Interested to see that you have replaced the front forks .and returned it to its original configuration. I have seen a few sets of blades ..mostly from Greece but not seen any front ends. Have you gone for Indian copies or been lucky enough to trace an original set..? Can I ask if the carburretor is original ? . I must admit I do fancy a 3hw .... Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted January 21, 2015 Author Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thanks for your interest Jenks I have a set of fork blades and mudguard stays. I'm after the rest at the moment. I don't wish to buy Indian.... I'm just reassembling it now so I'll post some photos shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 Thanks for your interest JenksI have a set of fork blades and mudguard stays. I'm after the rest at the moment. I don't wish to buy Indian.... I'm just reassembling it now so I'll post some photos shortly Thanks it would be interesting to see the rebuild ..my forks were ok so I have never stripped a set down..on the original photo set I see you have a rear rack ..did you get this with the bike. Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted January 24, 2015 Author Share Posted January 24, 2015 Hi No I picked up the rack later. The photo of if complete Is how I got it. Which bike do you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRKieling Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hello there: i have a ride much like the picture, however, its the Indian/ Enfield. Single cylinder 350 maybe. Need a gasket kit & piston rings & pin. Everything else is good to go. I'm also looking for 1941 ( 741 ) indian scout parts. I was told it's a war bike from Downunder. ?? Need to know more history on her. It runs great just needs a speedo front brakes would be nice & more info about her. Any info send it my way please. Thanks Jim K USA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenkinov Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Carruthers. I have a triumph 3sw from contract c7162.....I keep finding items from this contract I recently acquired a spare engine ....and then found a further one which I now regret not buying...a friend has a triumph with a 500cc engine...we have identified the frame is from c7162 but it was 're engined after the war and go engine a pretty civilian paint job. Jenkinov Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Frame oil tank and all other parts resprayed separately, a load of work on the engine, new clutch everyopart cleaned up within an inch of its life, new gaskets and everything repainted separately, then re fitted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy66 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 hello , Nice to see a 3HW coming back to life ! Do you know that there is a repair on your frame just under the headstock to the front frame tube ! better have a good look if everything is well repaired because a repair like this was mostly done after a previous problem. Guy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carruthers Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Thanks Guy, Yes I saw it before I bought it. It all part of its history although I could have ground the welds down a bit. The frame is straight and I guess it was probably why teles were fitted as the original girders had been damaged at the same time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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