Thanet Track cycle

[Chutney1967]

Fantastic please save the paint. It's not a track frame. It could have run 26 x 1 1/4" or 27" wheels. I'd love a crack at that. Your father had excellent taste it would not have been cheap.

Thanks so much is it a road bike I must talk to him as he is 90 next week and get some more info.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Thanks so much is it a road bike I must talk to him as he is 90 next week and get some more info.

Yes it looks like a road bike. If you look on the chain stay there is a braze on fitting. It looks like a cable stop for a rear derailleur.
Talk to your Father and let us all know. Any historical photos and facts are fascinating.
Edit, your Father may well have run it as a fixed wheel or single speed. Sometimes a rider would ride to a race and have his sprint rims on carriers, then swap the wheels at the race meeting.

 

[Foreigner]

Judging by the brake pads position I'm pretty sure it run on 27" wheels and as per the attached advert is listing parts, it confirms that. It is lovely machine and in good condition by the looks too. The chain length (I presume it is a chain in that bag) will confirm if it was run as fixed, but again, judging by the single brake lever it probably was

 

[Chutney1967]

Where would I get some retro fit wheels for it with tyres would like to restore to near original

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Judging by the brake pads position I'm pretty sure it run on 27" wheels and as per the attached advert is listing parts, it confirms that. It is lovely machine and in good condition by the looks too. The chain length (I presume it is a chain in that bag) will confirm if it was run as fixed, but again, judging by the single brake lever it probably was

Agreed

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Where would I get some retro fit wheels for it with tyres would like to restore to near original

Measure the front and rear spacing, fork ends where the front wheel goes in and drop outs where the rear wheel goes in. It will have had 32/40 spoke pattern, I've got some hubs and 27" rims that could be built into wheels. Edit I've a few

 

[Chutney1967]

Measure the front and rear spacing, fork ends where the front wheel goes in and drop outs where the rear wheel goes in. It will have had 32/40 spoke pattern, I've got some hubs and 27" rims that could be built into wheels. Edit I've a few

Many thanks will do how best to clean would it be just hot soapy water and dry

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Many thanks will do how best to clean would it be just hot soapy water and dry

That would work. You can use a degreaser like gunk or jizer on the greasy parts. Test a small area first. Both are water soluble, for best results wash off with hot soapy water. WD-40 and tin foil on chrome parts. Sovol metal polish for the alloy and good quality wax for the paint work. You may need to use scotch brite pads on the alloy and then metal polish.
Don't mirror polish alloy stuff, as it will look odd with the patina of the frame. This has the potential to be something really beautiful with care and time. Good luck
Edit WD-40 is good for cleaning and getting rid of sticky residue.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Ask your Father if he knows where the wheels are, be great if they are still about.

 

[Chutney1967]

That would work. You can use a degreaser like gunk or jizer on the greasy parts. Test a small area first. Both are water soluble, for best results wash off with hot soapy water. WD-40 and tin foil on chrome parts. Sovol metal polish for the alloy and good quality wax for the paint work. You may need to use scotch brite pads on the alloy and then metal polish.
Don't mirror polish alloy stuff, as it will look odd with the patina of the frame. This has the potential to be something really beautiful with care and time. Good luck
Edit WD-40 is good for cleaning and getting rid of sticky residue.

Cheers will do