Edit: Hi Folks, I'm going to keep this thread going as a cumulative record of the tear down, research and eventual build up.
Edit: Both engine and frame numbers seem to confirm 1949
Original start:
Hello, thought I'd introduce myself as I'm sure to have a bucket load of questions once I get down to the rebuild.
I've just bought a non standard A7, possibly 1949, but tbc. It's fitted with modern wheels and forks.
Although I think the anodized gold sucks, I quite like the bulky aesthetic. However once the bike is finished, I'll need to sort a UK registration for it so I may put it back to standard trim as I love the old black and silver reg plates and I'd get a Q if I tried to reg it in this trim. Maybe a period build, but all TBC.
Once I've got the bike home, I'm going to take stock of what I've got.
Keep safe everyone, Poppy.