I suspect this should be in the Other Bikes bit, but I'm so happy it's in here so everyone can see.....
I have posted previously about my dad's bike - a 1943 Triumph 3HW. Since I got my Triumph and the
VMCC Festival of 1000 Bikes has been advertised, he's had a bit between his teeth to get it running and take it to the Festival.
Problem was......it hasn't run since 1962.
It's been in the garage for as long as I can remember, and so the overall condition wasn't bad. He's stripped the engine, and bought a gritblaster to get most of the paint and surface rust off the wheels, mudguardsetc. He's left a bit of the original paint that is under the number plate.
He's bought a new seat, and made a new wiring loom.....ok so that wasn't really hard for him - he's an electrian, but it only consists of 3 wires.....
Anyway.....
Our tickets for the Festival arrived today (around the track on the Saturday for us all and around the Festival and watch the padade on the Sunday).
Unknown by me the MOT test was today also.....and it passed!!!!! So it can go!!!!
Now I have to check how to ride it.........and remember the gear change is on the other side....
A pic is on it's way....I'll post it later.
06 America - missing, presumed in bits. With it's TBS wheel... 
09 America - It's very blue....
