Norton ES2

Hi William,

From what I have read this shortage was late 1951. Some swing arm bikes like the Model 7 are occasionally seen with painted tanks so the shortage must have gone on to late 52 at the very least perhaps even going into 1953 though it could be that they had a stock of tanks some painted and some chromed and whatever was to hand got fitted.

Jim

Previously wrote:

 

Date of purchase; 31st August 1951 (left factory) Engine & Frame No 40483. There is no letter F before the number.

 

My ES2 frame is also 51, and it also has no F prefix letter before the 4

Kevin.

Previously wrote:

Hi William,

From what I have read this shortage was late 1951. Some swing arm bikes like the Model 7 are occasionally seen with painted tanks so the shortage must have gone on to late 52 at the very least perhaps even going into 1953 though it could be that they had a stock of tanks some painted and some chromed and whatever was to hand got fitted.

Jim

Thanks for the reply Jim, When I acquired the bike from my uncle in 1968 it had a painted tank then, so I think I will go with the paint, all evidence points to that.

Regards,

Willie,

Thanks for the reply Jim, When I acquired the bike from my uncle in 1968 it had a painted tank then, so I think I will go with the paint, all evidence points to that.

Regards,

Willie,