!963 Woodrup Frame.

[classic33]

It seems to be a bit of a mystery. I was given the information that the frame number could be stamped on the forks up inside the steerer tube, so last night I removed the forks to find the centre section had been painted. This morning I set about removing the paint with a scraper and sander, no number so I had a go at the bottom bracket with a similar result apart from the letter F and what might be an arrow.
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The frame looks like it is well made and weighs just over 4lbs minus the forks

Does N25237(? the last one) help?
Along with what appears to a 10-11 digit number below, but stamped the other way round.

 

[biggs682]

still have to get some brake cable nipple stops.
My brother couldn't see any cycle parts in Asda, Wilkinson's do but their cables don't have them. View attachment 351853

if you want some of the cable ferrules that go in the lever head let me know and i can get some from my lbs and post them on ?

looking good

 

[Illaveago]

if you want some of the cable ferrules that go in the lever head let me know and i can get some from my lbs and post them on ?

looking good

Thanks, I'm still rummaging around in my garage at the moment and may be able to find something but I will keep you in mind.
The bike does feel smooth, and although the frame size is smaller than I usually ride it feels fine. I may move the saddle back slightly but I'm not sure. The Brooks B17 narrow feels fine as well without the need for the painful breaking in period. The GB Synchron brakes came off of my old Sun Mist and were working fine without the constant need to centralise the brakes after application that you get with Weinmann side pulls.

 

[Illaveago]

What it really needs now are some transfers and a head badge, it's looking a bit naked without them.

 

[raleighnut]

Thanks, I'm still rummaging around in my garage at the moment and may be able to find something but I will keep you in mind.
The bike does feel smooth, and although the frame size is smaller than I usually ride it feels fine. I may move the saddle back slightly but I'm not sure. The Brooks B17 narrow feels fine as well without the need for the painful breaking in period. The GB Synchron brakes came off of my old Sun Mist and were working fine without the constant need to centralise the brakes after application that you get with Weinmann side pulls.

The B17n is my favourite Brooks.

 

[Illaveago]

Does N25237(? the last one) help?
Along with what appears to a 10-11 digit number below, but stamped the other way round.

Isn't that Nervex and a serial number for that? I may be wrong in which case I will remove a bit more paint.

 

[classic33]

Isn't that Nervex and a serial number for that? I may be wrong in which case I will remove a bit more paint.

You may not have to remove any paint. On the picture quoted, "down" from the hole on the bottom bracket, there's at least one number(between the rear triangle stays).

 

[Spiderweb]

What it really needs now are some transfers and a head badge, it's looking a bit naked without them.

Woodrup decals here
http://bicycledecals.net/woodrupdecals.htm

 

[biggs682]

@Illaveago just picked these up when I collected a bike from my lbs , shout if you need some.

 

[Cycleops]

@Illaveago just picked these up when I collected a bike from my lbs , shout if you need some.

I always thought Martin was a man with balls.

 

[biggs682]

I always thought Martin was a man with balls.

of steel

 

[Illaveago]

@Illaveago just picked these up when I collected a bike from my lbs , shout if you need some.

View attachment 355205

Sorry, I've been away at the seaside watching Aeroplanes whiz around, just love watching the Typhoon and the way it makes your whole body shake when it puts the power on.
Yes please I would like a couple I'll have to contact you.

 

[biggs682]

Sorry, I've been away at the seaside watching Aeroplanes whiz around, just love watching the Typhoon and the way it makes your whole body shake when it puts the power on.
Yes please I would like a couple I'll have to contact you.

ok please do

 

[Illaveago]

A bit of an update. I felt like doing a bit of tinkering the other day and thought that I would have a go at modifying some old discarded tap parts to make a brake cable end stop/ ferrule.
With a bit of filing, drilling and sawing I managed to make one, installed it and it worked. So having been successful at that I decided to strip, clean and polish up a brake lever and fit new cables to the bike.
Here is the bike so far with a couple of wheels borrowed for the photo, both GB Synchron brakes fitted with new cables and white outers. I will now have to decide what bar tape to use and what pedals. Decisions, decisions.

 

[biggs682]

@Illaveago this build is taking longer than some of mine

run the bars naked for that true feel