Rudge decal placement
11-02-13, 06:25 PM
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Rudge decal placement
Looking for some help placing a few decals on a 1956 Rudge that is about to go for a paint job.
1. I can't find where to place the upper left decal in the attached image. Light bracket? - that seems crazy.
2. Does the 'Made in England' placed facing upwards or to the side of the top tube.
3. I have done some searching and have found that only refurbished bikes have decals on the forks. Can anyone tell me if these bikes came with decals on the forks?
Thanks.
1. I can't find where to place the upper left decal in the attached image. Light bracket? - that seems crazy.
2. Does the 'Made in England' placed facing upwards or to the side of the top tube.
3. I have done some searching and have found that only refurbished bikes have decals on the forks. Can anyone tell me if these bikes came with decals on the forks?
Thanks.
11-03-13, 01:33 PM
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Rudge decals
I'm not sure of the vintage of this old boy (not my bike, on display in a grocery store) but the answer to your question regarding the Made in England decal is in the second photo (assuming your bike is of similar vintage to this guy). Please excuse the crappy cell phone pics.
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Great! Thanks Stevensb. This is exactly the same bike I am refurbishing - even the child seat. "Made in England" confirmed. Now I just need that top left decal placed, and I am still wondering about the forks.
I appreciate any input guys.
I appreciate any input guys.
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I believe the top left decal was placed in the centre of the rear mudguard above the reflector. No wait. it's too small. Not sure now. Maybe on the seat tube. Big help I am.
My 53 Rudge Ulster tourist does indeed have traces of the original decals on the forks.
My 53 Rudge Ulster tourist does indeed have traces of the original decals on the forks.
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What exactly is "high canson" tubing?
11-04-13, 08:00 PM
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Thanks Clubman. I have no idea what High Cranson Tubing is rhm, but it makes a pretty bike.
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Not only are they pretty but they are/were the 'world's most reliable bicycle'. This advertising sign is still visible on a Calgary building.
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