A '43 Matchless G3L

Harshc · 4th December 2010, 15:12

Hi Guys,
After long search I could buy a world war II Matchless G3L 1943. Although the bike was in pretty bad state due to long neglect but is quite restorable. I found most of the parts like Carb, dynamo, magnet etc along with the vehicle. Presently the bike is in garage and undergoing restoration.
Need some expert guidance from fellow team BHP members. One thing I was wondering as to whether the bike was originally having a pillion seat or not. If I want to fit a pillion seat how will I be able to do so? I am sharing the photographs with you all. Request coments on restoration to its lost glory.

deutscheafrikar · 4th December 2010, 18:37

Nice to see someone restore a vintage bike in Mumbai. Why did you not post this in the vintage section? Some guys who frequent that side of Team BHP must surely own a Matchless. I think you can have a pillion seat on the mudguard. But I'm not sure if it came originally

pulsarmaniac · 4th December 2010, 19:40

Here are some seat options that you have for this bike.All the best for your restoration

raveenraja2002 · 22nd November 2011, 21:07

Hi all..

I need a rear rigid frame for my matchless 1947. Also tool box, oil tank etc... Help!!!

Rudra Sen · 23rd November 2011, 09:57

Mods note: Thread moved to Pre-war.

TuffRyder · 24th November 2011, 19:20

Harsh: That is a nice buy. Your lucky that almost everything you need is there on the bike. There are plenty of websites and manuals available online. As for the seat, since this is not the G3LS (jampot) version, go with the single sprung seat. There are options for a second seat but this is a rigid and not many will want to sit on it

All the best.

vintageman · 6th April 2012, 11:23

Completed the restoration our 43 Matchless G3L :

wbd8779 · 6th April 2012, 11:34

Wonderful restoration sir , i guess i had seen the tank been repaired by your denter when i was there. Is the Lambretta owner happy with his acquisition .

vintageman · 6th April 2012, 13:28

Hello Salman ,

Are you back in Delhi?

Restoration not perfect , but is satisfactory for a daily drive vehicle.

Lambretta still at my place.

Regards
Chauhan

voodoochild · 6th April 2012, 13:34

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Originally Posted by vintageman

Completed the restoration our 43 Matchless G3L :

Vintageman, those aren't the stock mudguards that came on the G3L are they? They give a very 50s Trials look to the bike, very nice!! Beautiful restoration, congrats!

Cheers,
Rahul

4th December 2010, 15:12	#1
Harshc Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1 Thanked: Once	A '43 Matchless G3L Hi Guys, After long search I could buy a world war II Matchless G3L 1943. Although the bike was in pretty bad state due to long neglect but is quite restorable. I found most of the parts like Carb, dynamo, magnet etc along with the vehicle. Presently the bike is in garage and undergoing restoration. Need some expert guidance from fellow team BHP members. One thing I was wondering as to whether the bike was originally having a pillion seat or not. If I want to fit a pillion seat how will I be able to do so? I am sharing the photographs with you all. Request coments on restoration to its lost glory. Attached Thumbnails
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4th December 2010, 18:37	#2
deutscheafrikar Senior - BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mumbai & Candolim Posts: 1,166 Thanked: 358 Times View My Garage	Nice to see someone restore a vintage bike in Mumbai. Why did you not post this in the vintage section? Some guys who frequent that side of Team BHP must surely own a Matchless. I think you can have a pillion seat on the mudguard. But I'm not sure if it came originally
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4th December 2010, 19:40	#3
pulsarmaniac BHPian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Bengaluru Posts: 225 Thanked: 13 Times View My Garage	Here are some seat options that you have for this bike.All the best for your restoration Attached Thumbnails
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22nd November 2011, 21:07	#4
raveenraja2002 Newbie Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Chennai Posts: 1 Thanked: 0 Times	Re: Matchless G3L 1943 Hi all.. I need a rear rigid frame for my matchless 1947. Also tool box, oil tank etc... Help!!!
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23rd November 2011, 09:57	#5
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,590 Thanked: 6,532 Times View My Garage	Re: Matchless G3L 1943 Mods note: Thread moved to Pre-war. Last edited by karlosdeville : 23rd November 2011 at 10:44. Reason: Moved to correct section
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24th November 2011, 19:20	#6
TuffRyder BHPian Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 494 Thanked: 27 Times	Re: A '43 Matchless G3L Harsh: That is a nice buy. Your lucky that almost everything you need is there on the bike. There are plenty of websites and manuals available online. As for the seat, since this is not the G3LS (jampot) version, go with the single sprung seat. There are options for a second seat but this is a rigid and not many will want to sit on it All the best.
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6th April 2012, 11:23	#7
vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: A '43 Matchless G3L Completed the restoration our 43 Matchless G3L : Attached Thumbnails
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6th April 2012, 11:34	#8
wbd8779 BHPian Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: New Delhi Posts: 417 Thanked: 1,036 Times	Re: A '43 Matchless G3L Wonderful restoration sir , i guess i had seen the tank been repaired by your denter when i was there. Is the Lambretta owner happy with his acquisition .
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6th April 2012, 13:28	#9
vintageman BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lucknow Posts: 427 Thanked: 668 Times View My Garage	Re: A '43 Matchless G3L Hello Salman , Are you back in Delhi? Restoration not perfect , but is satisfactory for a daily drive vehicle. Lambretta still at my place. Regards Chauhan
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