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Danny's Matchless.
Danny's Matchless.
Photo: . Ozymandias .
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Item #: 29138
Photograph taken in the spring of 1965 shows Danny Towey on his dad's pen in the Skitters with his 350cc ex war department Matchless motorcycle. RBG archive.

Comment by: GW. on 1st March 2017 at 21:42

Another goodun' Ozy. And that ballpoint hammer tells me Danny was a master craftsman like myself. My motto is "If the hammer doesn't fix it 1st time, get a bigger hammer".

Comment by: . Ozymandias . on 2nd March 2017 at 01:20

My sentiments entirely GW. I also find that a 24" set of Stillsons and a flagger's maul come in quite handy for the more delicate adjustments that are often necessary on a vintage machine. My motto has always been, " if it ain't broke, break it ".

Comment by: Philip Gormley. on 2nd March 2017 at 08:06

The 'Matchless WD' site concerns the two 350s that were made by ATC for use during the last conflict. Young Danny looks up to the task that lies before him.

Comment by: Mick on 2nd March 2017 at 09:03

Surely that should be a ball pein hammer you master craftsmen? Or could you also write with it?

Comment by: Ab on 2nd March 2017 at 10:13

Great photo. I bet that motorcycle would fetch a few bob or two today.

Comment by: Maurice on 2nd March 2017 at 10:20

Great days,I lived in Bryn then and had a BSA B33,I took it on the M6 as soon as it opened to try it out,just coming up to the services,all kinds of noises started up,the bike slowed and I pulled over just past the services,I found the exhaust push rod had come off,I put it back,went home,and found there was a metal cup missing where the spring sat,a trip to Rogersons,a new cup bought and but back,good as new,by the way I still have a 14 and an 18 inch Stillson,I should put them on Ebay.

Comment by: GW. on 2nd March 2017 at 22:50

Ha' your on to me Mick. I can't write with my "ballpoint" hammer but i'v often left my signature!

Comment by: Kenee on 4th March 2017 at 10:37

There is a song called Ball Peen Hammer by Joe Bonamassa.

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