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<blockquote data-quote="A_HRD" data-source="post: 116887" data-attributes="member: 49"><p>Given the dire supply-chain problems during the 1940s and first half of the 50s in the UK, who is to say that the factory didn't receive a slack-fitting batch of ferrules from somewhere and needed to crimp them to make good until a "proper" batch were received? </p><p></p><p>Even to this day I am finding new ferrules that don't fit properly; (or is it the case that the herringbone is of the wrong size to fit the correct ferrules!!? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite9" alt=":eek:" title="Eek! :eek:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":eek:" /> ).</p><p></p><p>I've only been messing with Vincents for 50-odd years and I've never seen crimped ferrules on allegedly factory-original bikes in the UK. Perhaps the rumours that the 'problem bikes' were the ones destined for export is true? </p><p></p><p>Anyway Steve D, make sure you keep that bike as it is - the rarity value of the crimps might have added another £10K to the value at auction. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /></p><p></p><p>Peter B</p><p>PS Never had the need for crimps on any of my Vins, ever.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="A_HRD, post: 116887, member: 49"] Given the dire supply-chain problems during the 1940s and first half of the 50s in the UK, who is to say that the factory didn't receive a slack-fitting batch of ferrules from somewhere and needed to crimp them to make good until a "proper" batch were received? Even to this day I am finding new ferrules that don't fit properly; (or is it the case that the herringbone is of the wrong size to fit the correct ferrules!!? :eek: ). I've only been messing with Vincents for 50-odd years and I've never seen crimped ferrules on allegedly factory-original bikes in the UK. Perhaps the rumours that the 'problem bikes' were the ones destined for export is true? Anyway Steve D, make sure you keep that bike as it is - the rarity value of the crimps might have added another £10K to the value at auction. ;) Peter B PS Never had the need for crimps on any of my Vins, ever. [/QUOTE]
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