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Dookbob
07-09-2012, 01:48 PM
finally finished restoring this, I could have done three monsters in the time this took hunting for bits and pieces.http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/PICT1245.jpg
hope the pics transferred ok
Dookbob
07-09-2012, 01:52 PM
and thishttp://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/PICT1236.jpg
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/PICT1241.jpg
http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp257/dookbob/PICT1242.jpg
manwithredbike
07-09-2012, 02:33 PM
very nice wee cub indeed. looks immaculate now.
was there any bits which didn't need any attention?
Dookbob
07-09-2012, 03:26 PM
very nice wee cub indeed. looks immaculate now.
was there any bits which didn't need any attention?
No I don't think there was, it was a box of bits when I bought it, and half of those bits went in a skip, including the engine. Most folks have forgotten what skips are for. It always amuses me to read on EBay that an item "only needs a quick clean". What that usually means is that the item is beyond restoration, but to look on the bright side, this is one more piece of biking history that has been saved, well for a while anyway.
Zimbo
07-09-2012, 03:33 PM
What a stunning restoration, that looks better than brand new!!!
That must be brand new !!
Great job there - very well done.
Now go get it dirty ;)
He11cat
07-09-2012, 05:02 PM
Stunning a credit to you .....
Restorations always bring a smile to my face ...
utopia
07-09-2012, 05:13 PM
Yet another super restoration.
Your work always looks top notch, and this is no exception.
Trouble is, I can't look at a cub engine without wanting it to be in the trials frame, with an ally tank.
Where was that skip ? ......:rolleyes:
Dookbob
07-09-2012, 05:56 PM
Yet another super restoration.
Your work always looks top notch, and this is no exception.
Trouble is, I can't look at a cub engine without wanting it to be in the trials frame, with an ally tank.
Where was that skip ? ......:rolleyes:
The ski
p is in Burton on Trent amenity centre, but that was nearly a year ago.
Albie
07-09-2012, 06:01 PM
No I don't think there was, it was a box of bits when I bought it, and half of those bits went in a skip, including the engine. Most folks have forgotten what skips are for. It always amuses me to read on EBay that an item "only needs a quick clean". What that usually means is that the item is beyond restoration, but to look on the bright side, this is one more piece of biking history that has been saved, well for a while anyway.
I can also vouch for that. Stunning looking bike that and you will well proud.
pegboy
07-09-2012, 07:51 PM
That is awesome what a great resto. Well done
Dukedesmo
07-09-2012, 09:59 PM
Brilliant work, looks (better than) new. :thumbsup:
pegboy
07-09-2012, 10:44 PM
just had to look again at this again and it's one of these bikes you restore then just admire it.
That's lovely, do you plan on riding it or is it going to be a 'show only' thing?
As a current 'custodian' of an old bike I think they should get used as intended rather than wrapped up and hidden away but each to their own- esspecially after a lot of time and heartache.
Dookbob
08-09-2012, 08:59 AM
That's lovely, do you plan on riding it or is it going to be a 'show only' thing?
As a current 'custodian' of an old bike I think they should get used as intended rather than wrapped up and hidden away but each to their own- esspecially after a lot of time and heartache.
Now that I do like, what is it exactly. I don't think I will be riding my cub very much, but I would definitely be riding yours if I owned it.
Wasta
08-09-2012, 01:41 PM
Fantastic job, you must be very pleased.
gary tompkins
08-09-2012, 05:10 PM
Well done - fantastic looking re-build
a7avenger
09-09-2012, 07:43 AM
You've done great job on that, well done.
I was given a basket case t20 when I was about 14, I got 90% of the way through the restoration, lost interest and sold it to a mate. I say sold it, I did'nt really because my Dad said "You're not going to take a tenner off that lad are you"? I said "Er, no" and gave it to him for nothing......What a plonker.
Dookbob
09-09-2012, 08:06 AM
You've done great job on that, well done.
I was given a basket case t20 when I was about 14, I got 90% of the way through the restoration, lost interest and sold it to a mate. I say sold it, I did'nt really because my Dad said "You're not going to take a tenner off that lad are you"? I said "Er, no" and gave it to him for nothing......What a plonker.
If he,s still got it, offer to give him double his money back for it.
I don't think you would have any problem getting a job at the National Motor Cycle Museum.
You have what it takes - fastidious attention to detail
Dookbob
09-09-2012, 07:03 PM
Thank you guys for your appreciative remarks, I know I am dealing with kindred spirits whenever I communicate with members of this forum.
I'm starting a project in Derby will be there on and off for the next six months or so, maybe we could meet up for a coffee
Dookbob
09-09-2012, 11:06 PM
I'm starting a project in Derby will be there on and off for the next six months or so, maybe we could meet up for a coffee
Why not indeed, be a shame not to, I look forward to that.
Nottsbiker
10-09-2012, 03:20 PM
Looks good mate - will keep my eye out for it next time im down the 52
Small Clanger
10-09-2012, 04:35 PM
That's beautiful, a show winner without a doubt. Well done. :thumbsup:
I've never had a Cub but I had this, bought in '91 and sold in Jan '02. There's a small photo of it on the cover of Classic Bike Jan '02 if you have a copy.
Knackered when I bought it but quite nice when finished. It's a '66 T120 Bonnie although you'll spot the '68 front wheel and the Concentric's.
Pictured with the bike that replaced it.
Dookbob
10-09-2012, 05:04 PM
That's beautiful, a show winner without a doubt. Well done. :thumbsup:
I've never had a Cub but I had this, bought in '91 and sold in Jan '02. There's a small photo of it on the cover of Classic Bike Jan '02 if you have a copy.
Knackered when I bought it but quite nice when finished. It's a '66 T120 Bonnie although you'll spot the '68 front wheel and the Concentric's.
Pictured with the bike that replaced it.
The bonnie looks good, I have never owned one myself, don't suppose I will now the values have gone through the roof, but I have always admired them. Nearest I got was a BSA that I put a tiger 100 motor into, I have never bothered about keeping things standard, more concerned with the standard of build. Thanks for your comments by the way.
pptom
10-09-2012, 05:35 PM
Lovely work Bob, got a Mountain Cub myself although nowhere near as mint as that - get yourself over to the cub forum and post some pics:
http://www.cubsite.com/cubforum/
nice bunch of people over there.
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