Polizei Dienstfahrrad - Truppenfahrrad Update, New Pump Pegs, Mounting Bracket, Cyclo British Made, 1950's

Here's a quick update on the continuing restoration and "updating" of the old "BGS" bike.  (Quickly nearing the end of the "conversion" to a Polizei Dienstfahrrad).

As we saw in the last posting, I had located a "new" pump to mount on the frame.  Now I have located and installed, a set of vintage "pump pegs", or as they are also known, pump mount brackets.

The pump pegs were made by the Cyclo company of England, and are marked Cyclo British Made. 

They have a great vintage patina since they were made back in the late 1940's to 1960's.  I would guess this particular set was made in the early 1950's, placing it exactly in the time period of my bike. 

To mount the pump, I had to do a "period modification" to the pump, in order to give it some "spring tension" to hold it in place on the pegs.

I wound a light, short spring around the pump shaft, between the cylinder cap and wood handle.  This allows the pump to be compressed enough to fit between the pegs, and then expand a slight amount to seat firmly on the pegs.   I finished the spring with a light brushing of black enamel, so it has an appropriate "aged look.

The pump handle and end, were both indented, indicating that the pump was originally mounted on pegs, so the new Cyclo peg system is "period correct" and the pump fits perfectly!

Stay tuned for more updates in the upcoming posts......I've been busy in the Bunker Workshop, and have a few more Dienstfahrrad surprises to show off!