Goodbye Elvis, Hello John Wayne!

[Tomato John]

Do u still have it or did the sale go through? J

 

[Tomato John]

So here’s two shots of my guard . Notice the front detail stamping.

I borrowed this image below from current G519 sale thread (iswingping). Notice the difference. So I’m assuming this is the correct guard for a 43. So anyone know what year(s) the guard is on my bike?

 

[TJWine]

I have seen both styles on restored bikes. Although not sure which is correct. The guard you have with the ridge on top was patented in 1940. I believe thats what is on my 1943, but its not original to the frame.

 

[TJWine]

Yes, yours is correct. More info here:
http://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=198891

 

[Tomato John]

Yes, yours is correct. More info here:
http://forums.g503.com/viewtopic.php?t=198891

That answers my question. Thanks for the info.

 

[TJWine]

Nice work John! My 43 huffman was also repainted blue postwar. Did you still need a reflector? I think I have an extra. Used, but original w OD paint.

 

[Tomato John]

Nice work John! My 43 huffman was also repainted blue postwar. Did you still need a reflector? I think I have an extra. Used, but original w OD paint.

Thanks! Can’t wait to actually take it for a test ride. Snow finally melted and now it’s raining nonstop. As for a reflector, Would love to find one. How much are u asking for it?

 

[TJWine]

Thanks! Can’t wait to actually take it for a test ride. Snow finally melted and now it’s raining nonstop. As for a reflector, Would love to find one. How much are u asking for it?

I'll send you a PM.

 

[Tomato John]

After a lot of messing around with chainguards- I was able to track down the original and thanks to caber Mark (eisopt) got it back and now I am almost finished. Couple of little things left. I found this cool old knapsack and thought it would go well with the bike. Date is pretty close too.

 

[Mercian]

Hi John,

Nice work piecing this together.

The knapsack is an Officer's/Paratrooper's/Armoured Infantry musette bag, quite rare and difficult to find in good condition now.

I'm starting an update on the G519 serial number lists (it's been a couple of years, and there's a few more frames around).

Please could you confirm (if you want to!) the serial numbers on your frame. I read H187320, which would be the latest number recorded. Is the date 1944, and the other code number 3?

Also, there should be 2 or 3 numbers stamped on the back of the top of the fork. Are they readable?

Thanks for your help.

Best Regards,

Adrian