1957 New Hudson

oldscholar · Sep 11, 2011

got this off my uncle who was about to throw it out so I decided to do it up, got it powder coated, cleaned up and replaced some of the parts. You can't see the frame number now because of the powder coat but I seem to remember there was a "57" in the number on the bottom bracket and I read they were made by BSA who sold the brand to Raleigh in 1957 which might explain why the bottom bracket axel is a Raleigh part. Maybe they finished some frames off when they bought the brand? Please correct me if anyone knows better.

oldscholar · Sep 11, 2011

another view

oldscholar · Sep 11, 2011

as it came

Retroman666 · Sep 11, 2011

Now thats an impressive turnaround, what a stunning machine that is, I don't think my current project is going to turn out any where near as good

Jonny69 · Sep 12, 2011

Well worth saving. You've done a nice job there.

1970sframe · Sep 12, 2011

wow. fantastic job - congratulations.

hunterst · Sep 12, 2011

Beautiful job - really well done

zimbob · Sep 16, 2011

Not my normal cup of tea, but this is ace

You've done a great job there!

GrumpyOldMan · Sep 17, 2011

Very nice indeed.
Did you have the handlebars rechromed or had they been painted?
My Dad rode one of these to work when I was a young lad. It was a British Racing Green one. (there seems to be a trace of BRG on your chainguard in the before pic). He put a tiny saddle on the crossbar and a footrest on the tube and took me for many a mile before I could ride myself. If I was given the chance to have any bike I could it would be my Dads New Hudson. Holds so many memories for me.
I do still have the pump off it though.

Ian.

MiniNinjaRob · Sep 17, 2011

I'm not a big fan of that kind of bike. I think they look too old-fashioned and after riding one I can't see they'd be useful. However, after seeing how chuffin' good you've made that one look I want one! It looks amazing - so much better than the usual black.
It really is a stunning bike to look at - and as it holds so many memories for you that just makes it even more special.

Great job!!

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