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1949 Model Year A7
« on: 23.09. 2020 08:54 »
Here's the cover of the Motor Cycle for 25th November 1948
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Re: 1949 Model Year A7
« Reply #1 on: 24.09. 2020 10:54 »
They had a tiny (6"?) front brake.
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Re: 1949 Model Year A7
« Reply #2 on: 24.09. 2020 13:07 »
I believe they originally had 7" crinkle hubs interchangeable front and rear.  Then for 1949 the front went to a more standard QD 7".
Ted Wilkinson, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
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