1960's Elswick Hopper Ladies three speed

[GarryG]

Here is one of my three recent projects I am about to start...

 

[Drago]

Wonderful. As an EH owner myself I'm watching this with interest.

 

[GarryG]

Any tips for working on the heavier rust?

 

[Drago]

De-ox gel. It's bloody magical stuff.

 

[raleighnut]

Nice project, but that rear hub major work needed cos that should be good inside still. Stove enamel black maybe.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Is that the old raleigh industries logo on the handlebar ?

 

[GarryG]

I'll take a look at the logo, think it is on the pedal arms too, have been told by the seller it is 1930's, anyone know if that is about right?

 

[midlife]

Are you sure it's 1930's ? looks a bit more modern to me................1960's perhaps.

We sold bikes like that with rod brakes in the early 1970's The SA hub should have a date code on it.

Shaun

 

[GarryG]

I was thinking it was newer, I will check if I can see it under the rust.

 

[Tony Raynor]

I'm guessing 1960s based upon the sturmey gear changer. Think they went plasticky in the 70s.

 

[GarryG]

Just checked and I can confirm it is 60's. The Sturmey Archer is dated November 1960.

 

[GarryG]

Well, the front wheel is coming up better than I thought...

 

[roadrash]

@GarryG what are you using on the wheel ??

 

[GarryG]

I was experimenting with wd40 and a brillo pad, probably not the best method, but it appears to be working. Used wd40 and a wire brush on the Twenty, but the wire brush didn't work as well on this.

 

[Tony Raynor]

Good work on the wheels. I also find vinegar us quite useful fir smaller parts especially nuts and bolts.