Anyone here mess with Pre-Unit Triumphs?

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Posted by Project Magnet #1 on November 7, 2007, 11:45 pm
 
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I just picked up a '59 Thunderbird last weekend, it needs a complete
rebuild. Looking to build this one as close to stock as I can, with a
few upgrades for reliability. It has the old "slick shift" transmission
that disengages the clutch when you shift gears. That'll take some
getting used to.

http://triumphchoppers.com/albums/album147/aac.sized.jpg

This should be fun...

Les

Posted by someone on November 7, 2007, 11:54 pm
 
lucky dawg, it's about as easy a rebuild as it gets.
i like pre unit twins, wish i hadn't let greed talk me out of my 58 a10.
it was dead stock except for black paint. didn't like the factoey colors for
that year, though i still have the hutchinson paints.
keep us updated with progress, ok? take it slow so you don't burn out and
quit. happens about 75% of the time and gives me spare cash turning them
over....

Posted by Project Magnet #1 on November 8, 2007, 12:37 am
 someone@some.domain wrote:

I don't get burned out working on my bikes. They help me keep my sanity.
Last count, I have 10? bikes in various stages, from complete running to
  incomplete baskets.

I'll add more photos as I build it. I'll need to track down some of the
missing parts. The lady I got it from might have some, if so, I'll be
able to get them from her. Gotta sort 30+ years accumulation to find
'em. Gotta love the old shops that have been around since the '70's.

Les

Posted by someone on November 8, 2007, 11:20 am
 
great, tell us when you add pics, ok?
do you know about walnecks classic cycle trader?
great source for dealers and parts yards.

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