billyspew
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Right Chaps - This is what I've got (took collection today).
1939 Saxon "Popular" 3 speed Lightweight (British).
The other pics were an example of "a" Saxon Lightweight, the one 'I've got' is 'a wee bit different' and is the "Popular" model with 3 speed Sturmey Archer gearing (needs fixing as stuck in third).
A DIY paint job (Hammerite paint?) needs to be stripped back and repainted and not damage the original transfers (??) - nigh impossible.
The lovely patina'd original celluloid handlebar grips 'AND' (I know - amazing huh!) mud-guards are all there and pretty much intact! A lovely 'ivory' colour has developed over the years.
The SAXON marked saddle...well...the leather is basically perished and needs to be binned - sad, I know! So need to find a replacement for that. Also, the original 1930's Lucas "King of the Road" bell was stolen off this bike *sigh*. I've been scouring junk yards for years now trying to find one anyway, but..no joy (and Ebay is just talking 'silly' prices). So, the Lucas Bell is another thing to look out for.
But, I'm truly chuffed to have found it (in the same county as me too! so not far to travel).
Looks really good Paddy, if you do choose to get it resprayed, H Lloyd might have the decals.
The Hub is a tough one but I've done it a couple of times and it gets easier (need to do it on another one next weekend).