Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby SRS » Mon Jul 23, 2018 10:50 am
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby Stevemarston » Sun Aug 19, 2018 12:29 pm
Hoping someone can help date an old Malvern Star. The only number I can find on it is 905 just under the seat post and it is stamped Brampton England under the crank case. I can’t seem to post a photo.
Thanks!
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby find_bruce » Sun Aug 19, 2018 2:06 pm
Here you go: How to post images on the Australian Cycling ForumsStevemarston wrote:I can’t seem to post a photo.
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby damon88 » Tue Sep 18, 2018 7:22 am
thanks, Damo
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby Mattmcc » Mon Sep 24, 2018 12:09 am
In very bad shape unfortunately. I would really appreciate any info you may have. Thanks. Matt.
I have tried several times yer again to add photos but can’t figure it out. Sorry.
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby Murraylove » Thu Oct 11, 2018 9:38 pm
I have a Malvern Star 5 star track frame which I am keen to find an estimated year of manufacture.
The numbers on the rear fork are 7667 (running down the lug), with 54 running across the lug, perpendicular to the first 7.
I am guessing 1954.
I would appreciate any information on the frame, as this frame holds sentimental value to me.
Thanks in advance...
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby involute » Sat Nov 03, 2018 12:47 pm
I'm new to the forum. I have recently come across a complete and ride-able Malvern Star 5 Star. The serial number is SX396** stamped on the inside of the rear left drop out (Can't read the second to last digit accurately, and left the last digit out for anonymity).
I'd be curious as to what date the frame would have come from? I am in Adelaide and would image the bike would have been built locally but am unsure.
Overall the bike looks pretty tired for its age and appears to have been covered over in red house paint at some stage in it's life. I would like to try an clean it up/restore it however also do not want to ruin any of it's originality (I think some of the original paint and decals are under the red house paint)
I have more photos if anyone is curious to see them
Note: I have no intention to sell the bike, it belonged to a now deceased family member and I intend to keep and ride it.
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Postby bicyclepassion » Mon Nov 05, 2018 5:58 am
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby involute » Mon Nov 05, 2018 12:04 pm
See Below, if there is anything specific you want me to photograph let me knowNeed better photos, and more of them,
Are there two stars on either side of the fork crown?
Yes (see photo)
Not as far as I can tell (see photo)Are the rear fork ends doubled up (twice as wide as normal).
The second digit is actually an 'X'Is the prefix SX, because you don't want to reveal the second digit, or is it actually an X.
I think I'll have to dismantle and clean it up a bit, I'm in two minds about what to do with the paint. I suspect the original paint underneath is missing in places which is probably why the red paint was used to cover it up. As much as I would like to keep any remnants of original paint, I also want to prevent the frame from rusting, so perhaps having it blasted and resprayed is a better option overall. I might try cleaning the frame with a solvent (kerosene?) that will at least remove the grime and maybe/hopefully some of the red paint.
The rear hub is a Renak coaster brake, the other caliper brakes look strange to me, almost as if someone has bent them to fit the bike.
The pedal cranks are 155mm which to me seems short for a frame this size
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby bicyclepassion » Mon Nov 05, 2018 6:36 pm
I have not seen the large holes in each star like that either. The stars are normally pinned through the middle, to hold them in place for brazing. It would have been quite difficult to braze them on without pins.
The front hub is a pre-war Airlite, with riveted flange. A very rare hub.
Yes, the front brake calipers has been bent to suit.
The TDC (TD Cross) head fittings are a typical late 1940's early 1950's fitment.
Obviously a labour of love, a very special 5 Star frame. The sort of frame that a frame builder would build fir himself, a fellow employee, or for a bike shop owner who was prepared to pay fir the extra hours involved.
The cranks, rear hub, stem, probably bars, are much later additions.
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby involute » Tue Nov 06, 2018 11:57 am
Is anyone able to point me in the right direction regarding information on how to tidy up a bike like this without negatively impacting upon the significance of an old Australian frame?
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
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Re: Pre 1930 Malvern Star serial numbers
Postby CMC » Sat Dec 15, 2018 11:53 pm
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Postby 2starperth » Sat Dec 22, 2018 9:19 pm
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