Carlton Resto

[Carlton Flier]

Just bought this Carlton Racer for a winter restoration project it beats sitting in front of the telly!

 

[Spokesmann]

Looks 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.

 

[Goldie]

I saw that on ebay! I was really tempted - chuffed to see it's gone to a good home.

 

[Carlton Flier]

I saw that on ebay! I was really tempted - chuffed to see it's gone to a good home.

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 workshop

 

[Carlton Flier]

Looks 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.

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 while

 

[Spokesmann]

Plenty to keep you occupied there. Some lovely crisp lining around those Capella lugs on the headset tube.

 

[Spokesmann]

The G denotes 1959.

 

[Carlton Flier]

The G denotes 1959.

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 bike

 

[Spokesmann]

1959 was the year Carlton introduced those lugs. Not sure if its a Clubman special. They had a whole group of bikes built around those lugs, Catalina-/1/special/all chrome as well as the Clubman.

This may help:

http://www.carltoncycles.me.uk/mybikes/59clubman.htm

 

[Carlton Flier]

Couple of Guys who worked at "The Cycles" confirmed tonight its a 59 Clubman & a product of "Dock Road" so anything made & found from that place nowdays is very special indeed. I,m very glad its back in the Town where it belongs!

 

[Spokesmann]

Looks 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.

 

[Carlton Flier]

Looks 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.

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 Flier

 

[Spokesmann]

Judging 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.

 

[Carlton Flier]

Judging 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.

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 pictures

 

[skudupnorth]

Oh this is not good !! You have just shown me a gap that could be filled after i got rid of my four wheeled classic.....classic cycles !