3-Speed B.S.A. Getting back to its roots, military bike

[Machine Age Victim]

Hey all, I picked up this 1970's-ish B.S.A. from a thrift store for $50, I had a nice hole in my collection for a British 3-speed. I also stumbled across another British 3-speed so I decided to turn this into a military build.

Here's when I first got it.

I disassembled it and dealt with some rust.

Then on to paint

Rebuilding, adding a rack.

This something I've never seen before. The rim strip is cloth that's looped through metal at the valve, strange.

Mostly back together.

Adding an ammo can to the rear rack

Both mounted.

Mocking up for the frame box.

Frame box mounting.

Painted and mounted.

I'm still going to add a chain so that the door will double as an impromptu table top.

That's as it sits now, still need to mount a way carry a rifle and I think the frame box should get stenciling of some sort, but not sure what. Thanks for viewing!

 

[axsepul]

very nice

 

[wisespoke]

Luv'n the ammunition saddle boxes, cool theme.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Thanks guys! It's been fun

 

[wheelbender6]

I like the way you mounted the frame box. The nuts aren't visible. A lot of e-bike builders will benefit from that idea.

 

[Von Stans]

Wow that is a really nice build

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Thank you!!

I like the way you mounted the frame box. The nuts aren't visible. A lot of e-bike builders will benefit from that idea.

It's a pretty simple countersink (1/4" hole then a 5/8" [I think] bit half way through that hole)

 

[outskirtscustoms]

Love the frame box! Does it add a lot of weight to the bike? Looks heavy.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

It's not bad, about 5-7 lbs, the same as a single ammo can. The whole thing weighs quite a bit now with everything on it.

 

[patkeo]

Really nice build! I love the ammo can idea. I'm trying to do the same with a build I'm doing as well.
Love your bike!

 

[jats]

really nice build!!

Troy

 

[Gumbyack]

That's awesome! I really like the table idea. The ammo boxes idea I might have to steal from you lol.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Thanks for the kind words! I wouldn't post it if I wanted to keep it to myself I'm sure I saw it somewhere before too lol

 

[Brendon77]

Good job and i appreciate your work.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Thank you, I have a couple other builds in different stage on this site

 

[Loki182]

I know this is a bit of grave digging but what a cool build. I can't help it I am a sucker for military themed builds.

 

[Machine Age Victim]

Thank you!

 

[user 15387]

Nice 3 speed type project... but shouldn't those be .303 ammo boxes?

 

[Biker Butch AZ]

Real nice build - Great build!