New 50 year old race project

Chris · Nov 22, 2022

Hi all
Im picking up a new "old" race project in a couple of weeks. As usual Commando based & I am thrilled with what I have been offered. I will post some photos when I collect it in a couple of weeks.
I wonder who knows what it might be!
Chris

Fast Eddie · Nov 23, 2022

You’ve got me on tenterhooks Chris!

Glad you’ve bought a new project though… cos you’ve clearly got nowt else to do with your time eh ?!?

Chris · Nov 23, 2022

I know Nige, especially as I've committed to the Road North! Just means I've got to shift a few of my unused race bikes & clear a lot of bits. However "this I could not turn down" Cant wait to collect it at Kempton Park next week.

norton_rider · Nov 23, 2022

Sounds very interesting mate

look forward to seeing pics.

Fast Eddie · Nov 27, 2022

norton_rider said:
Sounds very interesting mate look forward to seeing pics.

Yeah, he’s got us in suspenders …!

Chris · Nov 27, 2022

Ive been asked whats the bike/project your buying?
Well I have paid for it up front but want it in my possession before I say anything much about it. I am getting the frame & the original tank, seat & fairing!
But I'm also getting a 5 speed Quaife thats been rebuilt & a 750 race engine spec unknown. Plus other parts!
Originally raced by a very famous rider who also competed at the TT. I am stoked to be offered it. Also for what I consider a very fair price.
I will give out more clues next week, once ive collected it all. Maybe a few snap shots of obscure parts or angles lol.
Mind you we could do a sweepstake & take a guess on what you think it is.
Jerry?

norton_rider · Nov 28, 2022

Sound's interesting Chris

Longtimegone · Nov 28, 2022

JPN Mono.

Chris · Nov 30, 2022

Wow longtime a monocoque! That would be the dogs bollocks!
Well out of my league.
The rider of the project im getting did get to ride for the Works Norton Team though.

baz · Nov 30, 2022

When are you going to put us out of our misery ????????

Seeley920 · Nov 30, 2022

Is it coming from Welsh Wales???

with its orange exhausts?

baz · Nov 30, 2022

Is it Dave Croxfords (crashfords) lamp ?

Seeley920 · Nov 30, 2022

baz said:
Is it Dave Croxfords (crashfords) lamp ?

That's been long resurrected. My money is on the JL/MG commando. I know Howard needed some bits for it (Pagehiln front brake like I have on one of my Seeleys for example)

kernel65 · Nov 30, 2022

1970 Peter Williams PR.

Chris · Nov 30, 2022

John
Your Commando knowledge is as always exemplary. Lol

Seeley920 · Nov 30, 2022

I still have a hub and the clamp on brake bracket if you decide to go that way

Chris said:
John
Your Commando knowledge is as always exemplary. Lol

Chris · Dec 1, 2022

John that would be fantastic. Even better have you got any decent photographs or articles?
The builder of the frame says he has a photo of it as built! Ie no paint.
Everything I have found is at a distance.
All the best Chris

marinatlas · Dec 1, 2022

Difazio .............???

Chris · Dec 2, 2022

Collecting tomorrow so hopefully, a few photos will be posted in the evening!

Staytite · Dec 2, 2022

Hi Chris

Just decided to go to Kempton tomorrow.

If you need help with lifting your new toy into your van, happy to help

What time are you planning to be there ?