renovation

carmo13

i have a 1940's raleigh that i would like to restore to original condition.
does anyone know where i could get this done in ireland or england?

Morgan

To restore a bike of that age you're looking at dozens of hours of work, not to mention sourcing period parts if necessary. That will work out extremely expensive if you even find someone to take on the task. It might be doable as a DIY project though.

Here's one account of doing a similar job:
http://homepages.tesco.net/houseofsteel/hercules.htm

'68 Fastback

I've been trying to find someone to restore my old raliegh chopper for a while now(half assed attempts really!). I think i've found a guy in the UK.
The problem i've found is that there's no money to be made in restoration so you've got to find someone with the interest, skills and the time to take on the project.
Do as much as you can yourself, keep everything and get a proper respray.
I'll post something if i get the chopper sorted.:)

roadmanmad

I know an Italian in Cork who renovates old bikes. The problem is the last question you ask is 'How Much'. I have seen some of his work. You need to really want the old bike to make the financial commitment.

Getting genuine or equivalent parts is a serious challenge.

carmo13

can u give me his contact number?

jefferson73

Bob Jackson in leeds

http://www.bobjacksoncycles.co.uk/

or

Mercian

http://www.merciancycles.com/renovation.asp

These are your best bet, fixed prices from two of the top English steel bike makers.

Capt'n Midnight

If it's an old black roadster try squarewheels in temple bar, push rods for the brakes are hard to get these days though

carmo13

am still looking for someone to tackle this job. any more ideas?

Morgan

How come you're so interested in restoring the bike? Does it have sentimental value?

How much are you prepared to invest in the project?

carmo13

yes morgan it does. my mothers uncle bought it new and i've had it since
he died. moneywise i'm not sure. am thinking of diss-assembling it myself and getting
it renovated piece by piece but would prefer to get it done all together.