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Re: Help identifying old Claud Butler - Finished Hi, Not sure if anyone is still out there 6 months on but the bike is now finished. Just put the one pic up so far: https://flic.kr/p/rtnSbg There were a fair few issues with some of the components so I've opted for several new parts to make...

Ok, managed to reveal the serial number now - it's 862273. From what I've read and been advised this would seem to date it to 1948. Pretty old then. Still not sure of the model - could be an international club.

Interesting paint job on that one. Something to think about once it comes to painting it again.

Re: Added a few more photos but they don't really answer any questions. Bottom bracket is painted over so can't get the serial number yet. Will start stripping it down soon.

Re: That's potentially a good shout bagpuss. I hadn't looked at them and some of the details seem to match up. I'm guessing he probably selected the frame and then built it up with some non-standard components. Interesting.

Re: Thanks David, I have had a browse on there but it's difficult without narrowing it down to a specific year. Hopefully, I'll get a look at the serial number later and then I can check the appropriate brochure. Was this period more likely to have lugless construction then?

Re: Thanks Terry, I'll need to clean it up a bit before I can get to the serial number underneath. I'd just started researching the brakes so it's good to know they're rare as well. Hopefully, I'll get to the bottom of it. Cheers, Ian

Hi, I've just inherited this old CB, which belonged to my grandfather. My mum tells me he used to ride it everywhere and in a fair few races. However, she also tells me he used to touch up the paint himself, which is why it looks a bit rough. I'm pretty new to this and am keen to restore and...