Having just turned 60 and having had this "project" for more years than I care to think about I decided to move things along a bit. Its my 1955 SQ4 (Mongrel or hybrid depending on your point of view.) Its a 55 frame, etc, etc with a 49 engine and gearbox or at least, its going to be. (I have the bits of the original engine but they are in such a state this was the best option. (I think!)
I bought this as a basket case many years ago at Pughs auction in Ledbury (Mrs E. thinks its a wicked place.) and have slowly been collecting bits and pieces for it. Next step will be to tackle the engine in three bite size chunks (bottom end, block and pistons then head)
I do need a couple of bits (one off cast iron exhaust manifold and the simplex (not duplex) half time gear if any one has these they can spare.)
One thing that is puzzling me is the foot rest assembly shown in the photos. Does any one have a photo of how this should look?
I think that the long rod is correct as are the extension pieces but the footrests themselves do not seem right. They are both different I have had a look at the Drags info but am still not sure. This bike came as a box of bits so there could very well be a few components of another bike.
Best regards
Alec
