can you identify this B31. 1960 on V5 (part 1)

[rustyboots]

Hi all


Can you help to identify my bike , its been built from parts and i have no history at all.

Dont want to be buying wrong parts if possible

Any help whatsoever will be much appreciated.

Please see photos.

[idie]

Looks like a 1955 model year. Fitted with a better B33 8 inch front brake. A 1960 would have an alternator and coil ignition, so no mag or dynamo.

[V500]

Grandma's eggs and all that but someone's whanged in a UNF screw on the front mudguard stay fork mounting, and the front brake needs attention too.

[rustyboots]

Grandma's eggs and all that but someone's whanged in a UNF screw on the front mudguard stay fork mounting, and the front brake needs attention too.

Hi
Not worried about odd nuts and bolts or all the terrible silver painting but what attention does the brake need?  not got that far yet

[idie]

The arm is going past 90 degrees where it starts to become ineffective. Lining may be worn You can try turning the arm round to set it at a different angle.
 

[rustyboots]

The arm is going past 90 degrees where it starts to become ineffective. Lining may be worn You can try turning the arm round to set it at a different angle.
 

Perfect thankyou