My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration

deutscheafrikar · 27th April 2010, 12:52

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Originally Posted by SA7VA5

Ok the update on C 12
New Wheel rims in place and have got Stainless Steel Spokes made to order to EXACT OE SPECS!

Saurabh Where did you manage to get these SS spokes made to order?. Are they douible or single butted? If not is the manufacturer able to make double butted SS Spokes
regards

SA7VA5 · 27th April 2010, 13:01

Got the spokes made through an exporter - he doesnt supply in local market but since I pestered him like mad he did this job.

He can make almost any kind of spoke.

You can send me a sample if you are interested and I will try to pester him to see if he will oblige!

Be ready for the dent in your wallet though!

Cheers!

SA7VA5 · 6th July 2010, 16:31

Hi Team

Long time.. Ok updates on the BSA C12

Engine Restoration - Done
Gearbox Restoration - Done
All Chroming - Done
Frame stripping in caustic bath - Done
De-rusting - Done
Etch primer on Frame - Done
Frame Painting - Done (In Black)
Denting of parts hanging on frame - Partially Done
Hanging parts on Frame - Painting underway in Klassic Rot VW Color
Rims and Spokes - To be Assembled

Here are some pics for you to enjoy!

sidvar · 25th March 2011, 10:27

Where did you get the chroming work done in Delhi? Am looking for a good guy. Pls pm me or post his details here. Cheers!

SA7VA5 · 25th April 2011, 14:33

Dear All,

Long time...have been really caught up with my work. This weekend saw some progress on the assembly of the bike.

The Engine is done and in the bike - so is the gearbox.

The wheel hubs, rims and ss spokes with new 3.25X19" tires in place - not yet on the bike.

The front end of the bike is getting assembled - handle bar done. Bearing races replaced with new and in. New steering lock installed - the bike never had one when I got it.

The front shock rods - new ones from England are ready complete with their Gun Metal bushes. New Oil seals installed in the shock cups. Now need to be assembled. As soon as that is done the front wheel will also get mounted!

Wait for pics as they are all in my wife's camera and I need to download them into my comp before you all get to see them.

I am really happy with my bike's paint job

Cheers!

S

SA7VA5 · 12th June 2011, 15:35

Hi All,

Had promised to come up with the pics last time I wrote...Here are some pics with the latest level of assembly on the bike.

Its been slow because am not force fitting any thing. If anything needs rework - well it is getting reworked.

Enjoy the pics.

Cheers

S

glomus123 · 13th June 2011, 10:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by SA7VA5

Hi All,
Its been slow because am not force fitting any thing. If anything needs rework - well it is getting reworked.

S

Slow and steady but excellent restoration. Thanks for regular updates!!
All the best for your restoration.

With thanks and regards

jawabiker · 13th June 2011, 14:05

Excellent colour scheme and restoration dear.

Regards,
Ranjit

inderpalgill · 13th June 2011, 15:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by SA7VA5

Hi All,

Had promised to come up with the pics last time I wrote...Here are some pics with the latest level of assembly on the bike.

Its been slow because am not force fitting any thing. If anything needs rework - well it is getting reworked.

Enjoy the pics.

Cheers

S

the made in england on the lucas headlamp looks great,even my BSA has the original head and tail lamp, but your looks as good as new, how did you manage that,is it the old one-refurbished or are you lucky enough to find a NOS,on the whole the bike is coming up really great,all the best

SA7VA5 · 13th June 2011, 19:02

Thanks for the appreciation Inderpalji, Jawabiker & Glomus 123.

We did a lot of permutation and combinations before we froze the color scheme. Didn't want it the mundane way but yet wanted the Vintage Era look and this color combo does just the same - add a bit of high grade chrome and stainless steel nuts and bolts and you are home!

Well the Lucas Lamp glass is NOS Genuine stuff - so is the Chrome 7" Rim. Reflector was sourced locally. Put together and it turned out brilliantly.

Have managed to source the original D Smiths Speedometer as well - Genuine Made in England stuff.

The chrome on the tank is done and now I need to get the paint strips done on it.

Couldn't find the brake shoes - front and rear - just managed to source the front and now am after the rear. Should get it in a day or two.

Will keep all of you posted.

Cheers

S

Cj3bDog · 13th June 2011, 19:33

I am glued to yet another amazing restoration project.

inderpalgill · 14th June 2011, 12:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by SA7VA5

Thanks for the appreciation Inderpalji, Jawabiker & Glomus 123.

We did a lot of permutation and combinations before we froze the color scheme. Didn't want it the mundane way but yet wanted the Vintage Era look and this color combo does just the same - add a bit of high grade chrome and stainless steel nuts and bolts and you are home!

Well the Lucas Lamp glass is NOS Genuine stuff - so is the Chrome 7" Rim. Reflector was sourced locally. Put together and it turned out brilliantly.

Have managed to source the original D Smiths Speedometer as well - Genuine Made in England stuff.

The chrome on the tank is done and now I need to get the paint strips done on it.

Couldn't find the brake shoes - front and rear - just managed to source the front and now am after the rear. Should get it in a day or two.

Will keep all of you posted.

Cheers

S

living and restoring a BSA i ssome what easy than us, i think you must be aware aof all the shops in and around karol bagh for the BSA parts,i think they can help you with the brake parts too

SA7VA5 · 17th June 2011, 21:17

Hi!

Just got the original BSA C12 NOS Brake Shoes for rear drums and the rear sprocket mounting bolts & nuts NOS from a guy in England - courier is out and should be here this weekend!

Will keep you all posted on fresh developments.

Cheers!

S

SA7VA5 · 21st June 2011, 15:14

Hi everyone

Here are developments from this weekend!

The rear mudguard, battery bracket, switch plate, RH Footped plate, Oil Tank, Speedometer (Genuine SMITHS Made in England) are all in.

here are some pics.

Check out that all the nuts and bolts on this bike are Stainless Steel ones - not cad plated!

Cj3bDog · 21st June 2011, 16:53

Hi SA7VA5,

Are stainless steel nuts and bolts available for all vehicles or are they manufactured on demand.

27th April 2010, 13:01	#17
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Got the spokes made through an exporter - he doesnt supply in local market but since I pestered him like mad he did this job. He can make almost any kind of spoke. You can send me a sample if you are interested and I will try to pester him to see if he will oblige! Be ready for the dent in your wallet though! Cheers!
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6th July 2010, 16:31	#18
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Hi Team Long time.. Ok updates on the BSA C12 Engine Restoration - Done Gearbox Restoration - Done All Chroming - Done Frame stripping in caustic bath - Done De-rusting - Done Etch primer on Frame - Done Frame Painting - Done (In Black) Denting of parts hanging on frame - Partially Done Hanging parts on Frame - Painting underway in Klassic Rot VW Color Rims and Spokes - To be Assembled Here are some pics for you to enjoy! Attached Thumbnails
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25th March 2011, 10:27	#19
sidvar Newbie Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Madras Posts: 15 Thanked: 2 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Where did you get the chroming work done in Delhi? Am looking for a good guy. Pls pm me or post his details here. Cheers!
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25th April 2011, 14:33	#20
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Dear All, Long time...have been really caught up with my work. This weekend saw some progress on the assembly of the bike. The Engine is done and in the bike - so is the gearbox. The wheel hubs, rims and ss spokes with new 3.25X19" tires in place - not yet on the bike. The front end of the bike is getting assembled - handle bar done. Bearing races replaced with new and in. New steering lock installed - the bike never had one when I got it. The front shock rods - new ones from England are ready complete with their Gun Metal bushes. New Oil seals installed in the shock cups. Now need to be assembled. As soon as that is done the front wheel will also get mounted! Wait for pics as they are all in my wife's camera and I need to download them into my comp before you all get to see them. I am really happy with my bike's paint job Cheers! S
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12th June 2011, 15:35	#21
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Hi All, Had promised to come up with the pics last time I wrote...Here are some pics with the latest level of assembly on the bike. Its been slow because am not force fitting any thing. If anything needs rework - well it is getting reworked. Enjoy the pics. Cheers S Attached Thumbnails Attached Images
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13th June 2011, 14:05	#23
jawabiker BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Nashik Posts: 146 Thanked: 13 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Excellent colour scheme and restoration dear. Regards, Ranjit
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13th June 2011, 19:02	#25
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Thanks for the appreciation Inderpalji, Jawabiker & Glomus 123. We did a lot of permutation and combinations before we froze the color scheme. Didn't want it the mundane way but yet wanted the Vintage Era look and this color combo does just the same - add a bit of high grade chrome and stainless steel nuts and bolts and you are home! Well the Lucas Lamp glass is NOS Genuine stuff - so is the Chrome 7" Rim. Reflector was sourced locally. Put together and it turned out brilliantly. Have managed to source the original D Smiths Speedometer as well - Genuine Made in England stuff. The chrome on the tank is done and now I need to get the paint strips done on it. Couldn't find the brake shoes - front and rear - just managed to source the front and now am after the rear. Should get it in a day or two. Will keep all of you posted. Cheers S
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13th June 2011, 19:33	#26
Cj3bDog BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 82 Thanked: 36 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration I am glued to yet another amazing restoration project.
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17th June 2011, 21:17	#28
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Hi! Just got the original BSA C12 NOS Brake Shoes for rear drums and the rear sprocket mounting bolts & nuts NOS from a guy in England - courier is out and should be here this weekend! Will keep you all posted on fresh developments. Cheers! S
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21st June 2011, 15:14	#29
SA7VA5 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: DELHI Posts: 297 Thanked: 154 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Hi everyone Here are developments from this weekend! The rear mudguard, battery bracket, switch plate, RH Footped plate, Oil Tank, Speedometer (Genuine SMITHS Made in England) are all in. here are some pics. Check out that all the nuts and bolts on this bike are Stainless Steel ones - not cad plated! Attached Thumbnails
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21st June 2011, 16:53	#30
Cj3bDog BHPian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: New Delhi Posts: 82 Thanked: 36 Times	Re: My BSA C12 1957 - Restoration Hi SA7VA5, Are stainless steel nuts and bolts available for all vehicles or are they manufactured on demand.
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