Malvern Star restoration

[brasstinman]

Picked up an old Malvern Star 2 star embossed head tube off ebay a few months back at a bargain.
Started stripping it down and came across a problem with the oil filler on the bottom bracket.
Looks like the lip that holds the rubber cap has broken off. Is there nut at the base of the oil hole?

After some advise on how best to get this repaired so I can get the frame off to the powder coaters.

Anyone know which decade the this might be from? The people that saw the bike at the Deus swap met here in Sydney said it might be a 40's or 50's frame.
Forks have embossed star on each side of the squared fork at the top.

[cycles gitane]

Picked up an old Malvern Star 2 star embossed head tube off ebay a few months back at a bargain.
Started stripping it down and came across a problem with the oil filler on the bottom bracket.
Looks like the lip that holds the rubber cap has broken off. Is there nut at the base of the oil hole?

After some advise on how best to get this repaired so I can get the frame off to the powder coaters.

The hole in the frame is threaded. A bit of WD40 and a small spanner on the flat sides should remove it.
You need to find a complete replacement...... not a rubber cap..... it has a flat steel lid.

cycles gitane

[brasstinman]

The hole in the frame is threaded. A bit of WD40 and a small spanner on the flat sides should remove it.
You need to find a complete replacement...... not a rubber cap..... it has a flat steel lid.

cycles gitane

Thanks for getting back to my post.

Any idea who stocks replacements?

[jacksparrow]

if you are not too fussed.

Grind it, fill it and paint it over. No mess, no fuss...

[cycles gitane]

The hole in the frame is threaded. A bit of WD40 and a small spanner on the flat sides should remove it.
You need to find a complete replacement...... not a rubber cap..... it has a flat steel lid.

cycles gitane

Thanks for getting back to my post.

Any idea who stocks replacements?

Quotes from the VintageCycleClub of Victoria email list........

"Try St. Kilda cycles. They have them at about $3 each. "
"I bought two recently and there were dozens left. It took me two attempts as I was referred to there by another vintage bike tragic."

Hope this helps. You might be able to find some in Sydney.

cycles gitane

[brasstinman]

if you are not too fussed.

Grind it, fill it and paint it over. No mess, no fuss...

I could but I'd rather fix it.

[brasstinman]

$3, easy done. I'll ask around and see where I can find fine.
Thanks for your help.

[hartleymartin]

I am rather inclined to believe that you've got yourself a roadster frame, looking at the style of the seat-stays.

[oldschoolfool]

$3, easy done. I'll ask around and see where I can find fine.
Thanks for your help.

$3 ????????????. Try $35 for NOS!!!!!!!!!!

[18htan]

I live in St Kilda.

Let me know if you want me to suss it out for you. Happy to grab some and post them to you as well.

Cheers
Nate

[brasstinman]

I live in St Kilda.

Let me know if you want me to suss it out for you. Happy to grab some and post them to you as well.

Cheers
Nate

Thanks Nate, that would be good if you could sus out a price and let me know.