What did you buy today ???

[lawrie]

I just bought this pile of crap, said i'd never do another, but I don't like twiddling my fingers!!

Best bit is, I HATE these bloody things, but its something different to learn about.

About 98%  all there, & the previous owner started a so called restoration, but not very well, everything's  been sand-blasted, then aerosol painted over, leaving the pitted surface showing under,  so although no rust, it looks 'orrid'!!  No matter as its all coming down again anyway.
Rusty wheels have been silver-painted, & just about every nut & bolt is wrong, painted over many dents as well, but having said all that,
it's not really that bad at all.
New stainless rims & spokes delivered today & a new exhaust system should be here tomorrow, just ordered another grands worth of  parts.

It begins  ( again )

[froudy]

Good luck with the build @lawrie 

Plenty of photo's please.

Oh..And I bought another watch
Details on the "Show us your watches" thread if and when it turns up..Bit nervous about this one to be honest.

[Hooli]

My word what an awful looking thing, well done!

[seth]

It should be fast in those colours lol
I think my dad had one back in the day
Hopefully you get it finished
I look forward to following your progress

[froudy]

My word what an awful looking thing, well done!

Comment of the month goes too...Hooli

I've seen a lot worse mate

[gsxbarmy]

I just bought this pile of crap, said i'd never do another, but I don't like twiddling my fingers!!

Best bit is, I HATE these bloody things, but its something different to learn about.

About 98%  all there, & the previous owner started a so called restoration, but not very well, everything's  been sand-blasted, then aerosol painted over, leaving the pitted surface showing under,  so although no rust, it looks 'orrid'!!  No matter as its all coming down again anyway.
Rusty wheels have been silver-painted, & just about every nut & bolt is wrong, painted over many dents as well, but having said all that,
it's not really that bad at all.
New stainless rims & spokes delivered today & a new exhaust system should be here tomorrow, just ordered another grands worth of  parts.

It begins  ( again )

I sense another stunning masterpiece in the making - watch this space?

[KiwiCol]

I agree with ya Dave, it'll be rebuilt to the highest standard, however, it'll be stunning for an entirely different reason 

[Kiwifruit]

Blue and White Lawrie.......

[grog]

What kind of bike is it?

[Globalrider]

What kind of bike is it?

aaaaa.........Fugly! but well DUNG that man!

[Sweaty]

Yep, it's damn Ugly, but it will be the best Ugly looking masterpiece by the time your finished with it Lawrie.
Good on you for giving it a go 

[gsxbarmy]

Lawrie - the Banksy of the motorcycling world turning out masterpieces!

[shanered6]

What kind of bike is it?

I not a 100% sure but i think its an Aerial leader with the engine covers missing ?

[gsxbarmy]

Yep I'd agree with you on that

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ariel_Leader

[lawrie]

Yep, spot on, not sure of the year yet as there is no paperwork etc.

They were ,   wait for it,     £197.00 in 1960!!   Yep,   ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY SEVEN POUNDS!!!!!

BUT, my wage in 1962 was THREE POUNDS a week,  so around 65 or so weeks wages, so more expensive then than now.