Humber Clipper??
08-08-10, 11:27 AM
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Humber Clipper??
I just picked up a 1951 Humber Clipper and I need new decals for it and a frame pump. Anybody got a lead??
08-08-10, 05:13 PM
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08-08-10, 05:25 PM
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Um, you're not allowed to say that you "just picked up a 1951 Humber Clipper" WITHOUT POSTING ANY PICTURES! Cripes.
So, please post some pics, huh?
So, please post some pics, huh?
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more like the first pic. Different fork and chainring. I'll post up some pics tomorrow. Its in pretty rough shape looks wise but solid mechanically.
08-08-10, 09:47 PM
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Can I ask what makes you believe it's a '51 Humber Clipper? Is it the decals? Did the previous owner tell you it was? I'm not an expert, but I believe Humbers made in that early 50's time frame would have the Duplex forks and that distintive chain wheel of 5 figures "dancing".
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decals and headbadge indicate "Humber" hesdbadge and top tube, "Clipper" downtube. the SA-AW hub is dated 1951.
08-09-10, 07:16 AM
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Here's some pics, click to embigen:
Not the greatest pictures but you get the idea.
Not the greatest pictures but you get the idea.
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Interesting pictures. I wonder now if Humber used regular Raleigh type forks and different chain rings as well as those made famous by Humber at times?
Here are two more sources for decals. You may have to contact them as Humber decals are not listed in their current stock lists.
https://www.velocals.com/servlet/StoreFront
https://stores.ebay.com/Cyclomondo
So, what are your plans; clean up or total restoration?
Here are two more sources for decals. You may have to contact them as Humber decals are not listed in their current stock lists.
https://www.velocals.com/servlet/StoreFront
https://stores.ebay.com/Cyclomondo
So, what are your plans; clean up or total restoration?
08-09-10, 03:54 PM
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Probably full resto, working on a '54 Raleigh Sport now so it will be a while.
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Niagara Cycle Works has $4.99 frame pumps that will work on an English 3-speed.
https://www.niagaracycle.com/index.ph...er_id=&sort=3a
What exactly was the original color on that bike?
https://www.niagaracycle.com/index.ph...er_id=&sort=3a
What exactly was the original color on that bike?
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this image you can see how little difference there is between the makes at the raleigh factory
its not the same model but in
this is my 51 ish humber, not sure if i have the clipper or the beeston though
51 catalog scan
its not the same model but in this is my 51 ish humber, not sure if i have the clipper or the beeston though
51 catalog scan
08-11-10, 01:11 PM
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also could you measure your decals for me as im trying to get some made for another humber i have info here
https://www.flickr.com/groups/humberb...7624703954618/
and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/spectru...ls/3050688961/
https://www.flickr.com/groups/humberb...7624703954618/
and
https://www.flickr.com/photos/spectru...ls/3050688961/
