1948 Rudge Sports
03-13-17, 05:55 AM
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03-13-17, 06:28 AM
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Nice find!
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That the chain case is intact and straight is what I first noticed. Often on these bikes the little sliding "door" at the crank end and the lower/rear section by the rear cog are missing. Andy
03-13-17, 09:36 AM
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And pics of that saddlebag. Looks like a Midlands rack to boot. All good.
Also interesting that it has a decal instead of headbadge. This came up recently with another post WWII bike recently. I'd swear there was a shortage of brass and no wonder considering the shells that had been made.
Also interesting that it has a decal instead of headbadge. This came up recently with another post WWII bike recently. I'd swear there was a shortage of brass and no wonder considering the shells that had been made.
03-13-17, 09:43 AM
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" The complete Monty " was my response when I saw this. Great save! Love my Raleighs but intrigued when I see a Rudge, not so many rolling around.
Do please post more pics when you get a chance.
Do please post more pics when you get a chance.
03-13-17, 11:04 AM
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A few more. In the close up of the chain case there's a threaded hole which I would assume was for a chain oiler. If I'm right, does anyone know what it should look like?
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03-13-17, 12:57 PM
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Wow. I've not seen the shifter mounted in that position before, I like it.
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Great find!
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That would explain why the writing on the old shifters appears to be upside-down.
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03-13-17, 03:01 PM
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I'd assumed it was a big roadster but I now see it's a 26" wheeled Sports. I'd vote for a thorough clean and polish too.
There's never been a more appropriate time for this...NICE RACK!
I suspect there was a child seat with the side guards?
There's never been a more appropriate time for this...NICE RACK!
I suspect there was a child seat with the side guards?
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In my opinion, this bike calls for preservation over restoration. I would only restore things that were necessary to make it safe to ride. Wonderfully original condition and rare. I would just clean, wax and do the usual maintenance. At some point, Raleigh copied the original Rudge style forks, but it looks like it took some time after the war for them to get to it. I love this bike.
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03-14-17, 07:01 AM
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Here's your rack from the VCC archive.
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03-14-17, 08:45 AM
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And take it on rides, lots an lots of rides.
It deserves it and will reward you for it.
It deserves it and will reward you for it.
03-14-17, 03:06 PM
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Google is not his friend. ^^
I have never seen or heard of a Chossy bag. Anyone ?
I can see that one wiped down and polished till the paint just shines!
I have never seen or heard of a Chossy bag. Anyone ?
I can see that one wiped down and polished till the paint just shines!
03-14-17, 03:52 PM
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Cool find - agree with thorough cleaning, lubing and replacement of consumables only. Watch cleaners on the decals though - they can be fragile. Jealous of the GC3 shifter - my 1949 Humber has the newer version since 48 was the last year for the one you have I believe.
Also the aluminum foil method of cleaning the chrome will work very well on your bike I believe since most of the rust on the bright bits is very much surface....
Also the aluminum foil method of cleaning the chrome will work very well on your bike I believe since most of the rust on the bright bits is very much surface....