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Bikes, Pictures, Stories & more => Introductions, Stories, Meetings & Pictures => Topic started by: stuartu on 18.08. 2023 12:06

Title: Hello
Post by: stuartu on 18.08. 2023 12:06

Hi! I've just joined this forum to hopefully get some help with a plunger A10 I received in boxes and intend restoring. Bike is really just a pile of rust. If I can get to grips with this forum I'll post some pics for you all to weep over.
Boring intro follows as requested by Forum Team: I've owned and rebuilt British bikes since I was 14yrs of age. I'm now lucky to be enjoying retirement and I live in beautiful Angus in Scotland. I have built up a fair knowledge of Brit Classics and I regularly write/photograph features for Classic Bike Guide (and formally for Real Classic). I also produce a digital newsletter 'The Banter' for The Scottish Classic MC club with assistance from our wide membership - a member directed me to this site for help - HELP!
Once I find out what lurks beneath all the rust - and what's missing - I'll certainly be in need of help and assistance.  *smile*

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: muskrat on 18.08. 2023 13:19

G'day Stu,  *welcome*
Thanks for the intro. Let the fun begin.
You'll get all the  *help* you need. Remember there's no such thin as a stupid question, there may be some silly answers  *smile*
Cheers

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Greybeard on 18.08. 2023 14:14

Oh boy, that is rusty! Good luck!

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Post by: a10 gf on 18.08. 2023 14:59

Thanks for intro, welcome. You'll surely provide us with many interesting and educating questions \ topics.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Minto on 18.08. 2023 23:32

That'll be a nice fun weekend project!

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: scotty on 19.08. 2023 00:26

Those long dark winter evenings in Angus will surely fly by as you sort the BSA out

Welcome !

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Post by: Black Sheep on 19.08. 2023 06:42

It's amazing how these old beasts can be revived. Best of luck with the project.

Title: Re: Hello
Post by: Swarfcut on 19.08. 2023 09:16

 Hi and welcome. Looks to be a later frame and although rusty, appears sound enough. Teeth on the sprocket will give an indication of a previous life...49 suggests a sidecar bike, check for a pulled frame as a start.
 Came with a clean spare set of cases? Check for matching numbers under the dynamo mount, you may also find dates stamped on each crankcase half.
 
 Do not threaten it with that chisel, heat is a better tool than the violence employed by some miscreants. Dig out the Cycle thread taps and  dies, Whitworth spanners and the penetrating oil......

 Swarfy.

 PS  Looks to be a luxury working environment!!