WNGs found in Normandie
- LuisPaz
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WNGs found in Normandie
This is one of the WNGs found in the Normandie Beaches days ago.
The owner is register in the AOMCC?
The owner is register in the AOMCC?
Luis, from Argentina
1944 Ariel WNG
1944 Ariel WNG
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Looks like a happy chappie with a nicely detailed bike. Nev
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I think it's a Dutchman but no name with it.
Very pretty W/NG.
I'll swop him a proper hinged toolbox for a prewar central knob tool box.
To replace that Indian repro box now fitted.
Very pretty W/NG.
I'll swop him a proper hinged toolbox for a prewar central knob tool box.
To replace that Indian repro box now fitted.
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He has the correct exhaust pipe clamps. Koala stamp for that. I don't think you run a dip switch when you have the headlight shroud.. It only lights one beam and the park light First time I've seen the contract number (the plate on the rear guard) sitting LEVEL. They are usually drilled all over the place. It's a nice bike but I don't think I will dress up like a period rider, thanks. Nev
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How can you tell that its a reproduction upper toolbox?
cheers
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
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The lid and fixed part on the front of a original one has the edge slightly 'rounded'.
The Indian ones are more 'squared' and that also makes them look a bit larger, but the outside dimension is probably the same.
The Indian ones are more 'squared' and that also makes them look a bit larger, but the outside dimension is probably the same.
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Hi Nev, very right so, I like to see a well -rebuilt- WD bike with all bits correct, as you can see the owner made a effort.
But it stops there, no dressing up.
About 10 years ago i was at a 'fly-in at airport Lelystad when there was a small group of WWII dressed up Germans, swastika et all…
I told the 'Feldwebel' that if my father would have been around and found him parading around like that he would punch his face.
He took off and stayed away from me the rest of the day.
But it stops there, no dressing up.
About 10 years ago i was at a 'fly-in at airport Lelystad when there was a small group of WWII dressed up Germans, swastika et all…
I told the 'Feldwebel' that if my father would have been around and found him parading around like that he would punch his face.
He took off and stayed away from me the rest of the day.
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Thanks for the pictures Luis !
I guess you had a good time there .
I guess you had a good time there .
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Re: WNGs found in Normandie
So, original or repro?Vincent.vanGinneke wrote:The lid and fixed part on the front of a original one has the edge slightly 'rounded'.
The Indian ones are more 'squared' and that also makes them look a bit larger, but the outside dimension is probably the same.
cheers
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
Simes
'51 Square Four,
'58 Huntmaster,
'42 W/NG,
'30 Model A
https://ariel-square-four.blogspot.com
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