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This is the rough plan. The frame is 1938/1939 according to the Sun numbering system, which I'm told is the same on the Parkes branded frames. It's got a clip headset. I'm building it up with mostly 50s components or at least 50s-looking. I've built some wheels up with early 50s Fiamme sprint rims and round hole Normandy hubs, 32/40 spokes front/rear. I think it's a Philips 48T chainset. The saddle is a 60s Wrights W3ST. Got some French bars which I'll wrap in black cloth tape. Got a selection of Villiers fixed gears. I haven't decided on brakes yet, but I've got some Mafac drop levers and Weinman 730 callipers to get me going. I'd prefer one brake but I'm not sure how it'll look with those levers.
Jonny69
Looking good and a fine job on the saddle. What are your plans for building it up?