F.C.Parkes Restoration Project.

[Trebz]

Hi all

I have a new project to work on, restoring this little gem I found at the local car boot on Sunday 19th February.

My plan thus far is to restore the frame to it's former glory then set it up as a single speed with modern components.

I was wanting to keep the original colour scheme if at all possible.

This guy did a cracking job with one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75395133@N00/674842116/in/set-72157604448844719

I'm looking for a little advice as well, any help will be much appreciated.

My questions so far are:

1. What do you know about F.C.Parkes (i have found out a little so far which is helping).

2. Where in Yorkshire is there a good reputable chrome and spray shop which could help me.

 

[raindog]

Sorry, can't answer your questions, but that'll be a great project to work on. We'll expect regular progress reports with photos of course.

 

[jim55]

that paited one looks really nice ,just shows what it could be ,depends who does it of course ,ive just got this
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/180821001829?ssPageName=STRK:MEDWX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1435.l2648
thisl b a project for me as well ,iv got all the bits to transfer off my fixed so should b pretty good once its done ,i just need to decide on a colour now ,,youve got a real cracker there(btw i didnt pay £75 for mine ,made an offer and he accepted )

 

[betty swollocks]

Good luck.
For help with restoration, it's got to be Ellis Briggs of Shipley.

 

[asterix]

Agree about Ellis Briggs. They are keen.

This guy did a cracking job with one: http://www.flickr.com/photos/75395133@N00/674842116/in/set-72157604448844719

That's an interesting link as I had a 'Sun' bicycle in the 70's - my first 'proper' bicycle. It was a lightweight bike with a leather Wright's saddle and very good to ride. The looped over seat stay arrangement was a feature I remember very well. Since it was 2nd hand I've no idea how old it might have been. Unfortunately 'Classic Rendezvous' hasn't much coverage of 'Sun' and nothing at all for Parkes!

An interesting link here:

http://cycleseven.org/a-fifties-revival-f-c-parkes-cote-dor