What Year? Sun Frame beginning D

Hi All

I have a Sun frame with the old brass diamond head badge and would be nice to know the year if possible?

Frame number: DE12733

I cannot find a resource online so hoping you can help?

Thanks

Sully

Hi, I hope this helps, it gives all the first digits for the main Birmingham Sun's. Terry

Fantastic!

Thanks Terry

More than I hoped for

Any idea if they are the same date codes for Parkes-branded bikes?

Hi, Parkes were Sun's, so the answer is yes, just incase, I forgot to mention the split between the years is because the code was financial year based. I believe Sun tried creating a premier marque with Parkes but I don't think any one was fooled, and you also had the choice of so many custom frame builders towards the top end. Terry

Jonny69 - do you have a Parkes model? They looked pretty cool in the catalogue

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=329749&hilit=parkes
Jonny69 Parkes LW build thread - still waiting for the latest pics

Now you're just showing off.

I didn't realise Parkes had their own head badge?

Lovely looking mount there.....looks like had work though. So much chrome to polish! If it help I can take it off your hands!

Mine has an E prefix, so it is in fact 1938/39. Good to finally know for sure! I've got some sprint rims and [more] hubs so I'll get some more pics up later. Shouldn't be too far off now!