Yeap. Blue with black. BSA hubs and pedalsTorana68 wrote:Was that the blue one?
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
Postby Gordon1 » Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:41 pm
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Postby Gordon1 » Fri Jul 27, 2018 8:13 am
Correction light blue and dark blue. Damn auto correct and not paying attentionGordon1 wrote:Yeap. Blue with black. BSA hubs and pedalsTorana68 wrote:Was that the blue one?
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
Postby Torana68 » Fri Jul 27, 2018 10:30 am
I can tell you , "G" numbers assend numerically , but not in sequence, so G28285 is older than yours and I said somewhere from '35 with '37 doubtfull (very) this one would be no older than '36 no newer than '37. Some of the info the museum had was based on what they were told , sometimes its right sometimes not quite. The more info I get the better I can date things, with Speedwell I have a couple of "one owners" some with dated cranks and info on others the same. I only have the Museums mug shot of that bike could you take some detail picks and send? If its easier Ive moved the old "Ozpushies" onto facebook, you can share the photos there? (do a Facebook search)
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
Postby Gordon1 » Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:40 am
Thanks for that. I am aware of some inaccuracies in the information of the defunct museum which is why I was curious as to your thoughts. Some info handed down is plain wrong and then gets distorted. Having said that the price was well and truly right when I purchased so I'm happy to have it, regardless of what age it us. The nickel plating alone was worth more than the asking price.Torana68 wrote:Ok,
I can tell you , "G" numbers assend numerically , but not in sequence, so G28285 is older than yours and I said somewhere from '35 with '37 doubtfull (very) this one would be no older than '36 no newer than '37. Some of the info the museum had was based on what they were told , sometimes its right sometimes not quite. The more info I get the better I can date things, with Speedwell I have a couple of "one owners" some with dated cranks and info on others the same. I only have the Museums mug shot of that bike could you take some detail picks and send? If its easier Ive moved the old "Ozpushies" onto facebook, you can share the photos there? (do a Facebook search)
If you could pm me your email I will get some better photos to you. I only have one good one readily available but could get more.....and no I abhor Facebook so no joy there.
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Postby Aphrodites » Mon Oct 15, 2018 9:06 pm
Just scored this baby and wondering if anyone can tell me anything about it? The closest I could find similar appears to be a step through bike with "Brownie" on the crossbar.
And would we restore it or sell it?
Thanks for reading. Will attempt to post pix.
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
Postby find_bruce » Tue Oct 16, 2018 11:57 am
Well lit and sharply focused images are needed, so other readers can see what you are discussing. Images need to be hosted online and the image linked with an image tag as explained in this thread. If you have trouble posting Flickr images look here. Images hosted on Facebook don’t work.Aphrodites wrote:How do I post something and a photo? Please help! Just got something I reckon people could comment on for my better education.
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New Old Speedwell advice please...
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Re: Speedwell or other maker?
Postby flying dragon » Wed Nov 28, 2018 3:42 pm
I've undercoated, and am attempting to match some colours with another Speedwell I have that has a purpley-red and bluey-aqua colour scheme. Sounds awful as I type this but to my eye better than the traces of original salmon & blue. Under these traces was a thin layer of red over grey undercoat.
The fork blade tubing terminates in concave ends against the dropouts
open ends of rear stays
I wasn't sure how to date it, and when I stripped off the paint I found the date stamped into the BB - Jan 1939. The serial number is Z 12219.
The steerer tube is stamped A & P Made in England B, and an S (for sport?). One of the rear dropouts is stamped 665N. The fork is drilled and threaded at the rear of the crown and not at the front, and the seat stay bridge is drilled vertically.
The rims are stamped DUNLOP MADE IN AUSTRALIA PAT 5131 11 DEC 1925 28 X 1 3/8 9
Under the red rim paint were the crusty remains of the original salmon-orange and mid-blue centre stripe, with white pinstripes.
No name crankset, Brampton headset and BB, British Hub Company rear hub
So - I'm wondering if anyone knows if it is actually a Speedwell? Did they date stamp their frames in the 30's? I'm guessing that if it is a Speedwell it might possibly be a Super Club model.
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Postby Torana68 » Thu Nov 29, 2018 7:12 pm
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
Postby flying dragon » Sat Dec 08, 2018 10:01 am
How is the shifter to use in that position? Dig the who gives a carp box in the background
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Postby Torana68 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:23 pm
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Re: New Old Speedwell advice please...
Postby Torana68 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 2:29 pm
‘69 to early seventies, don’t spend much on it, what’s the shiny thing in the bottom bracket? This one might have been made here but doubtful, the industry was just about dead. What size wheels?Aphrodites wrote: ........What kind of expense to fix it up, and/or what would it be worth now as is?
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
Postby cancan64 » Wed Jan 23, 2019 7:46 pm
No plans to spend any money on it... perfect as it is and go to commuter
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Re: Speedwell appreciation society
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