Carlton Flier
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- Location
- Carlton-in-Lindrick Nottinghamshire
Yes quite lucky with this one bloke selling it was messed about by the previous buyer who never paid for it I asked how much was it to (buy it now) We both agreed a price and its now coming back to its spiritual home where it was born.I,m well pleased with this one having owned the same type of bike when I was at school its even the same colour apart from the seat This one will get the full restoration treatment I,v already spoken to a few ex Carlton Cycle Guys to ask what bits they have stashed in their sheds I will post some more pictures soon as it arrives safe and sound here in my workshopI saw that on ebay! I was really tempted - chuffed to see it's gone to a good home.
Carlton bike arrived first thing this morning (Wed) Lots of rusty bits The frame number is G2143 & the only names on it model wise are "Clubman" in gold letters I,m quite pleased with the bike & what I paid for it inc the delivery charge from North Wales this should make a very nice restoration project & keep Me out of trouble for a whileLooks interesting, like the Courier 66s. Any model name on it? I see it has Capella lugs so that dates it before c1968. The Courier brakes date from c1961 so you have a time frame. Check the frame for the prefix letter on the number stamped on the rear drop out.
WoW that makes it a pre fire Dock Road one I need to contact you regarding a few bits bobs that I,m after & many thanks for your help so far A few more pictures of the bikeThe G denotes 1959.
Cotter pins were a breeze compared to the stem that didn,t want to come off it was welded solid. I tried all the usual tricks to free it off including soaking it in oil for a few days, boiling hot water,brute,force, Mmmmmmm no chance I ended up using a hacksaw & the hot spanner "Oxy welding torch"Real shame as I wanted to save the GB Stem but needs be needs must because I need this frame off to the bead blasters as soon as possible ready to get the frame painted till next time regards The FlierLooks to be a great candidate for restoration. I see a TD Cross BB too.
Those cotter nuts look like they may give you a bit of resistance. Plenty of easing oil may help here!
Keep the pictures coming.
Yes I think you are right its been somewhere very damp I,m really miffed about losing that stem but as you say better to lose that than the front forks & thats what would have happened if I,d forced it any more the stem was solid/welded to the forks even with oxy Acc it didn,t want to move.The frame is now stripped & ready for some careful bead blasting all that needs removing is the bearing cups & the Carlton badge a couple more picturesJudging by the frame condition its spent a little time in a damp environment, shame about the stem, the forks would have been harder to replace.