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Cheers @Skülly I've started a clean up, tempted to have a go at doing it myself. Will at least do as much as I'm able to, then make a decision depending on how costly/difficult it's likely to be

Will need to double check but pretty sure you’re correct with the parts. Yes John Bull lightspeed tyres, not looking too worn so hopefully a bit of life left. Gnutti front wheel (not sure about the rear) and Simplex gears. Stem is AS Gillott.

Pretty sure the seat came from a Dayton Roadmaster frame that came with it. What seat would you suggest to replace it? Calipers also, what would be a fitting replacement? Did think the plastic looked wrong.

Love the socialist trivia re. the red star, think the owner would’ve liked that too!

Recently acquired this Thanet Silverlight. New to vintage bikes, but attempting a slow and quite careful restoration. Loads of learning along the way!

Thanks for the info and advice @SideshowBob. Slowly doing it up now. Will cross post as advised in https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/2388­01/

Thanks all and thanks for the i.d @benjaminbunny it certainly looks like a silverlight, also has 'Gillott' on the stem. Were they made by Gillott? This is all one big school day for me. Will definitely have an honest restoration done; preserve the history and patina, won't be spraying it purple! Any info on restorers for this type of job? Pref in South London.

Recently acquired this. New to vintage bikes, thinking of having it restored. Any advice on bike restoration in South London, prices etc appreciated. Is it worth doing up to sell on? Told that it was custom built in the 50's.

New owner of vintage bike in need of info...