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Old 29th January 2014, 19:42   #11
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The rim is called a Kendrick and may still be available enabling a rebuild, alternative is to dismantle the wheel, have rechromed followed by a rebuild at a good cycle shop.

Thanks for the info. I have found out its actually a Westwood rim, 26" x 1 3/8.
Cycle shop is ordering in a new rim, and are going to respoke it, and refit original hub.
Hope to pick it up on Saturday, all being well.
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Old 29th January 2014, 20:04   #12
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Really great to do something that's been in the family. There's several sites that do repro Raleigh decals I saw when looking for something else eg

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Raleigh-Bi...item4ac0cb571c

Not a bad price either.

More pics as the work progresses please!
Ta for that. I I wasnt sure how i was going to get around re-painting the original art work on the chain guard, after spraying over the original painted decal.


Ive just had a look for "Raleigh - The all steel bicycle".

For the Seat frame...
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Raleigh-vert...-/251317279715

Im sure ill find the chainguard decal somewhere....
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Old 1st February 2014, 19:26   #13
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Picked the new rear wheel up yesterday. The shop guy had damaged the rear hub, taking it off the old wheel, so had fitted a new one. Will it last 50 years like the original? I doubt it, but then again, it's unlikely to see much action.

Started to put the black bits back on today so she's starting to look herself again..
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Now just the shiney bits to do...
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Old 2nd February 2014, 16:35   #14
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It now looks the business Sean. Well done in finding the horizontal decal. Looks just like the one I had although mine had a cross bar. Good work
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Old 17th February 2014, 12:02   #15
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OK... all done (almost).
Looking a bit better if i do say so myself.














Got the decals (3 off) from hlloydcycles.com. Very good service, and reasonable, about £12 for 3 decals.
The one below was fairly easy..just peel, stick and remove backing.


The other two were a different type, and unfortunately didnt survive my ham-fisted transfer.
I guess ill buy some replacements and try again.

Nice to know that the dynamo and lights still work, albeit the front bulb is a bit dim, and should probably be changed.
Somehow i dont think itll get any night-time action anytime soon.

My mam was over the moon when she saw her old bike all done up.
She did try it out, but couldn't figure out how she used to swing her leg up over the cross member, the old lady-like way... No jokes please.
She said the saddle was too high (its as low as it goes), so reckons she has shrunk.

So, when i have to go to the shop.....the 75 or the bike...?

Thanks for looking.
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Old 17th February 2014, 12:09   #16
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That looks great.
A proper bike too!
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Old 17th February 2014, 18:52   #17
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Brilliant job! Nice mix of old, new & restored. Send your CV to Ricks Restorations!
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