Hi All,
I am new to this forum and have just got involved in restoring a 1949 B31 for a friend, I have mostly A7 twins so the BSA singles are not what I am used to.
Anyway the bike has come to me in pieces and I am trying to confirm if this 1949 ridgid is painted in the Light Brunswick green.
Can someone confirm if this is correct and possible a modern paint match.
Thanks in advance for any help
Cheers
Andy
Hello Andy.
I believe they were Brunswick green & Black, also turned out burgundy & black, with part of the tank chrome, I'm sure Julian & Arthur will be on here shortly to give their verdict. :)
TTJohn
The 1949 catalogue only describes the colour as green and the parts book finish page also does not give a name to the green. Your tank finish would be chrome and green. The rest black.
Probably best to go to a paint specialist (RS bike paint?) unless you have a sample of the original.
Photo from 1949 parts book. Your tank finish /15 on the list.
Hi,
I found the following:
From 1948, B31 had an option introduced with tank panels and rim centres in Brunswick green lined gold. Only change in 1949 was a chrome plated rear brake rod introduced.
Best wishes...
Thanks for all your advice.
Cheers
Andy
Extraordinary...just joined forum looking for M33 chrome/green/gold spec!
Anyone have a modern match for "Brunswick Green" if that is indeed what it is?
Additionally, I have found an Indian supplier on eBay who will paint to order...anyone have horror stories or good experience of Indian classic parts, particularly tanks?
Peter
A10
M33
Brian (Polly) Palmer is the Club paint consultant and supplies paints. You can contact him via
Britie Motorcycles, Cwm Sannan, Carmarthen SA32 7TQ
Phone: 01558 668579