A question for all with excellent memories of the early 60s. Was the background to the raised letters on the Lightweight Norton tank badges painted and if so was it in the same colour as the tank? Mine showed signs that it was when I brought it seven years ago and it obviously had never been cosmetically restored.
Attached is a photo of my Navigator parked at the top of Ham Hill as I enjoy the spectacular view of the sky and beautiful South Somerset countryside. Taking the opportunity to do the last 100 miles before the post rebuild 500 mile service before the weather turns!
Two tone Slimline Dommy tank…
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Thanks for the replies…
Thanks for the replies Robert and Ian, there is obviously circumstantial evidence which hints that the Lightweights did have the badges painted. However, knowing how Norton management were struggling financially in the 60s and didn't invest in them I wonder if they didn't bother. It would be nice to know for sure!
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I am intending to do exactly…
I am intending to do exactly that Ian and have brought a small 'touch up' paint pen of matching paint for a couple of pounds hoping it will do the job. I'm just intrigued to know whether Norton bothered to back in the day!
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!960's two tone Slimline Dommy tank badges were painted in the same colour as the tank bottoms .With the raised edge of lettering chrome.