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Sales and Wants => Parts Wanted => Topic started by: AndyB on July 10, 2019, 08:32:29 PM

Title: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: AndyB on July 10, 2019, 08:32:29 PM
Wanted as per heading - does anyone know where I can get one please?
Thanks
AndyB
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: singleminded on July 10, 2019, 10:14:49 PM
I can't help with where to get one..I think you will have to get one made.
Maybe the photos will help..this is off my 1932 9A
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: AndyB on July 11, 2019, 08:39:12 PM
Thank you for the pics.
The reason for needing one is that mine decided to break yesterday, and the whole back end of the mudguard with number plate and tail light dropped into the road - fortunately it wasn't crushed by the car following close behind, but not exactly undamaged either. Rear stand is a little worse for wear also.
So I do have a pattern.
AndyB
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: singleminded on July 11, 2019, 10:05:37 PM
Has the hinge broken or is the pin just worn through
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: AndyB on July 12, 2019, 01:41:59 PM
The hinge has snapped across the pivot point.
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: AndyB on July 17, 2019, 09:08:40 PM
I've made up a suitable half hinge which seems to work well.
:)
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: singleminded on July 17, 2019, 10:23:15 PM
Well done..
Did you re rivet the hinge?. If so did you find a rivet that looks like the original, and where.
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: AndyB on July 18, 2019, 09:17:11 AM
I've decided that the 'well patinated' rear section of the mudguard needs to be replaced, so it's now with Simon Stephens at Redditch. Also, the numberplate was incorrect so I'm looking for a replacement - the Sunbeam Shop is out of stock.
My mudguard hinge had previously been replaced as it was bolted to the rear section - I suspected it should be riveted.
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: singleminded on July 18, 2019, 07:59:34 PM
Yes, my original mudguard has 3 large flatish head rivets for each hinge half..It looks like the slot in the mudguard stops the hinge pin from coming out.
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: VicYouel on July 18, 2019, 10:30:30 PM
Unfortunately the person who made our rear number plates left this world last year! I still have one left as a pattern if anybody can identify a good supplier.
Title: Re: Rear Mudguard Hinge for '32 Lion
Post by: AndyB on July 19, 2019, 09:27:50 AM
It might be worth contacting these people:
http://www.parkwoodproducts.co.uk/