Need Help identifying this vintage bike

[CrazyBrit97]

what i know so far is... its a robin hood, maybe 60s as lights are from then and the only thing missing on this bike is one of the bulbs. maybe some tips on restoring it

 

[Daddybus]

I'm no expert but it looks earlier than 60's to me

 

[CrazyBrit97]

I'm no expert but it looks earlier than 60's to me

i thought the same too... the lights must of been an upgrade then in the 60s, got this free

 

[Daddybus]

Gotta love a free bike .... Looks good to me & plenty of accessories too- do the lights work? Looks like the front one is a searchlight for tracking bombers...

 

[CrazyBrit97]

Gotta love a free bike .... Looks good to me & plenty of accessories too- do the lights work? Looks like the front one is a searchlight for tracking bombers...

so cool isnt it aha, alot of history with this bike by the looks of it. starting to clean it now...

 

[Daddybus]

Nice ..like the Raleigh Industries Nottingham chainring

 

[robsa]

Robin hood where a Raleigh make ,made to the same quality but slightly cheaper

 

[shadaboot27]

Yep this is a Robin hood bike, it's not 60's though it more like mid 50's, it should say the date on the rear hub, providing it's still got the original wheels. The lamp on the handlebars looks original but the one on the forks is defo 60's. Looks like a nice old bike.

 

[CrazyBrit97]

Yep this is a Robin hood bike, it's not 60's though it more like mid 50's, it should say the date on the rear hub, providing it's still got the original wheels. The lamp on the handlebars looks original but the one on the forks is defo 60's. Looks like a nice old bike.

Thank you so much! I found it on the rear hub, everything's original by the looks apart from some added accessories but nothing has been replaced. Year is 54

 

[shadaboot27]

After closer inspection, the dynamo on the rear wheel looks to be added at a later date just like the 60'd lamp on the forks. The original lamp on the handlebars would of originally ran off of the dyno hub on the front wheel.

 

[shadaboot27]

The best thing to do with this would be to remove the 60's lamp and dynomo, then get the originals working then just clean the rest of the bike up get new tyres and tubes and keep the rest all original. If you need any tips or help on cleaning or anything else feel free to ask. But as for cleaning WD-40, a cloth and some wire wool iare your best friends. Use the wire wool and WD-40 to clean all the grime and rust off the chrome, and use an old rag and WD-40 to clean the frame. It gets all the grease and loose rust off gives it all a nice shine and it also protects it from rusting any more.

 

[CrazyBrit97]

After closer inspection, the dynamo on the rear wheel looks to be added at a later date just like the 60'd lamp on the forks. The original lamp on the handlebars would of originally ran off of the dyno hub on the front wheel.

Thank you, will keep you updated on cleaning and will ask if I need any help. I see the dyno on the front and hopefully I can get it sorted

 

[midlife]

I'd remove the 60's additions and ride it during daylight hours

Shaun

 

[shadaboot27]

Thank you, will keep you updated on cleaning and will ask if I need any help. I see the dyno on the front and hopefully I can get it sorted

If you need any correct period replacements parts I have an ebay shop with everything you need

 

[CrazyBrit97]

Sounds like a plan