Was I mad? Help to identify a couple of old bikes

[Esroh]

So after days of waiting for all sorts of things to break down the rust I finally got everything apart
Have cleaned up all the frame, chainguard, mudguards and the chainset. Most of the rust was superfical.
Handlebars are beyond saving .
Wheels . Need work
Break rods for the front break are not great but back ones look like Ill be able to get them back to full working order ;-)
Now onto stripping No.2

 

[Tin Pot]

So in the last 4 days I have got a Raleigh Roadster thats from the Irish Factory, needs a break rod and a chain guard and these 2 - full bike has duplex fork:

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Total cost is euro equivalent of £30.

I don't collect until the weekend and the pics are not great but if anyone can identify it would be great.

You're only mad if £30 matters to you.

If you have sacrificed food for the week, then yes, you are two sandwiches short of a picnic.

 

[Esroh]

Well finally got around to coat of paint.

 

[classic33]

Well finally got around to coat of paint. View attachment 88521

Anything in either the head tube or the seat post?

 

[robsa]

Keep at it, there's times you'll want to hacksaw it into bits and throw it in the local brook but walk away and come back in a day or so and look at it in a different frame of mind and it'll come good. I repainted my ridge and had a couple of little runs in the finish. Mentioned it to the old lass in the lbs I go to and she said not to worry they came from the factory like that in the 50s

 

[Esroh]

Classic . Not understand what your asking.
I just stuck it back together for the Photo. Lacking space to lay it out. Everything came apart in the end. I have to get 1 wheel replacement .And front
break u is a bit shook.
. Having a great time trying to clean the chrome bits.
Soaking in Brasso and then heating until it burns off seems to be the trick.
Now I understand why Old Soldiers heated their buttons.

 

[classic33]

Any paper in either the seat post/tube or the head tube?

Heavy waxed/greased paper with the owners details on it.

 

[Esroh]

No. Nothing in either this one or the ladies.

 

[Esroh]

So We are finally ready for road. Had to get new wheels. After much cleaning the old ones had are just not Road Worthy. A Fellow High Nelly Enthusiast was the source of the parts of the breaks and handlebars that I needed.
Have started on the 2nd bike and thankfully will be able to source the bits the same way. NoS would have cost me alot more.

 

[ChrisEyles]

Lovely! I've just been out for a little spin on my old Roadster, they're great fun (if you're not in a hurry!). Good luck with the 2nd one

 

[TheSoulReaver03]

I doubt that one is salvageable.

 

[fossyant]

Great job

 

[classic33]

Getting used to the amount of rake in the forks is the hard part.

 

[wisdom]

View attachment 92197 So We are finally ready for road. Had to get new wheels. After much cleaning the old ones had are just not Road Worthy. A Fellow High Nelly Enthusiast was the source of the parts of the breaks and handlebars that I needed.
Have started on the 2nd bike and thankfully will be able to source the bits the same way. NoS would have cost me alot more.

Looks really good well done.

 

[Esroh]

Had my first spin into the village this evening understand how fit people were when they cycled these everywhere.

Loits just rebuildely! I've just been out for a little spin on my old Roadster, they're great fun (if you're not in a hurry!). Good luck with the 2nd one

I doubt that one is salvageable.

It all stripped and painted. Have sourced the few bits I need and am hopeful of getting my hands on a decent set of used wheels (this will not get as much work)
Then its just rebuild

Also my neighbour saw the Humber this eve and announced there are 4 old bikes in a room in the old house on the farm. Said I could have a look and take what I wanted. Ill have a look tomorrow.