I was sent here by Joe from The Wurks. What an absolute find of a bike. I'm in the UK and have been working on Triumphs since the mid 1970's and I'd say you are spot on with the 1960's for the last part of the build. However, as we all know, custom bikes evolve and can give false clues, without doubt that's an earlier bottom end (I think you said 56) with a later head fitted, I have done the same myself fitting a 750 crank, barrels, pistons and head onto a 56 Thunderbird bottom end (suitably machined), so I think The Judge still has a few clues to give up yet.
You know back in the day I remember guys putting bikes together with so many crash your bike and get a front-end off at or you might get the wheels off of the engine and I was a little kid watching guys do this at the time and it went on and on into the 70s 80s 90s, you see less of it now but we didn't have UA-cam man. I'm sure you were doing this before UA-cam and especially even the internet parts became easy to get. Respect for keeping the old ways
Thank you for this video. I love history and motorcycle history. This presentation was perfect. Bikes like this need to be preserved forever and the stories need to be passed down.
Great video. Ahh, the days when being a biker were so much simpler. It’s a miracle that this fine machine has maintained it’s originality after so many years. Good luck on your journey getting her back on the road. Thank you for working so hard on keeping the history of motorcycling alive for new generations to learn and enjoy. Ride safe.
This old footage is insane and I absolutely eat up old biker history! Please make these types of videos a regular thing. Congratulations on the bike. Save the survivors!
How exciting to own such a piece of motorcycling history! That is one great and beautiful Triumph chopper. It will be interesting to see what's happening from the inside of that old motor! She looks to be in great shape overall. I agree that bike just needs the mechanics gone through, new tires and have her road worthy! Man o' man Weems what a find! I think you definitely struck gold, and I'm happy you are its new owner. That Triumph definitely needs to be a rider! Then it can be said once again, Here comes, The Judge! Keep giving the love to all things Triumph! Ride and stay safe in Fla!
I love history and i love learning new things. The hollister riot is world famous & i guess we all have seen the marlon brando movie 'The Wild One’ at some point in our lives. However i didn't know about all the clubs. Great work and thank you for the history lesson Mr Weems.
Whoa !!!!! now THAT is what you call a beautiful piece of British iron 👏. You my friend are one lucky f#cker to find this piece of rolling history 😁. Bring the old girl back to life mate and this old english man will be in your debt. Peace out ✌️
I think it's earlier, late 60's the nylocs were probably added later due to vibration. Also it's not a rigid, it's a 1950 sprung hub, the things are lethal when you take them apart.
Cool History... trying to figure out why this video was buried 2 weeks back and just now found it. Odd since I usually get notified when a video comes out.
That Triumph is similar to the one that got killed on my corner way back around in 1972… It had Zig Zag Logos on the fuel tank maybe someone remembers.
Interesting theory except it doesn't take into effect the fact that motorcyclists are notorious tinkerers and are always adding to and taking off items. The tires and fender nuts were obviously added much later in this motorcycles life span. Cool story tho...
Maybe this is a Canadian perspective... I recall right up into the 80s, you would see MCs riding British, or at least Brit bikes were considered to be cool if you went to "biker" events. You could prospect with a British bike or a Sportster in some clubs. I believe the clubs left British bikes behind in favor of bigger more modern American bikes, perhaps seen as more practical for longer runs? I don't know, just thinking... I don't see a lot of serious club guys on choppers around here anymore. It's a bagger world now.
What would somebody pay for that Bates seat in that kind of condition cause I got for NOS cheetah hardback king and queen seats 1 has the pocket on the side even the other ones are just cheaters, giant king and queen seats that look the same without the side pocket in 3M is never been mounted. One arm amounted to my Shovelhead, but still looks brand spanking new
Absolute Historian! So happy to run across your videos! Passion is contagious! Knowledge is much appreciated! Thanks!!
Billy, Glad you like them! Welcome to the channel!
Rock In Peace,Mr.Judge,hes is the proof that if there is a will,the is a way,RESPECT
Absolutely!
I was sent here by Joe from The Wurks. What an absolute find of a bike. I'm in the UK and have been working on Triumphs since the mid 1970's and I'd say you are spot on with the 1960's for the last part of the build. However, as we all know, custom bikes evolve and can give false clues, without doubt that's an earlier bottom end (I think you said 56) with a later head fitted, I have done the same myself fitting a 750 crank, barrels, pistons and head onto a 56 Thunderbird bottom end (suitably machined), so I think The Judge still has a few clues to give up yet.
Thanks for watching! Joe is great and I cant wait to get over to England to visit!
Cool video, Jared.
I love listening to your wealth of knowledge on bikes.
Can't wait to see the Judges' bike back on the road.
Us too!
Always enjoy your posts. Down to earth and no bullsh*t 👍
Just trying my best to put out the best content!
One of your best videos ever. Can’t wait to see what happens next.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow Weems, I feel a whole lot smarter after watching this video. Massive 🎩-Tip 👍🏼
Glad you enjoyed it!
You know back in the day I remember guys putting bikes together with so many crash your bike and get a front-end off at or you might get the wheels off of the engine and I was a little kid watching guys do this at the time and it went on and on into the 70s 80s 90s, you see less of it now but we didn't have UA-cam man. I'm sure you were doing this before UA-cam and especially even the internet parts became easy to get. Respect for keeping the old ways
Yes, I've been at it for a long while!
Looks like he put a lot of thought into each of the Parts he used and Glad its more a Refresh then full restore
You got that right!
I'm digging the history of this bike, not only of the clubs, but the pieces and parts it took to build it
Cool Right!?!?!?
back in the day it was about friendship and riding, with a little bit of competition thrown in.
It is always fun to have a bit of competition!
Now this is a great story and bike...luv it buddy...❤
Glad you enjoyed it, it is super rad to own it!!!!
Such a cool ride to have! I am glad it has a good home with someone who appreciates the history 🙌
You know it!
Thanks, well put together and great history lesson.
Glad you enjoyed it and be sure to share it with friends!
Loved the video!! The history behind the motorcycle is awesome!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video. I love history and motorcycle history. This presentation was perfect. Bikes like this need to be preserved forever and the stories need to be passed down.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Fascinating, thank you for a great video.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Well this is cool beans much respect❤
Thanks!!!!
I have some friends in BOOZEFIGHTERS LOCAL 118TH in Tampa
Too Cool!
That's real history. Love it
Thanks Jim!
Great vid on the history of this bike.. looking forward to future vids on it....
More to come!
@@weemsmotorco Awesome.
Great video. Ahh, the days when being a biker were so much simpler. It’s a miracle that this fine machine has maintained it’s originality after so many years. Good luck on your journey getting her back on the road. Thank you for working so hard on keeping the history of motorcycling alive for new generations to learn and enjoy. Ride safe.
Yes, exactly! Preservation of history is where it is at!
Great video man! Have an awesome week👊
Thanks for the visit
This old footage is insane and I absolutely eat up old biker history! Please make these types of videos a regular thing. Congratulations on the bike. Save the survivors!
Glad you loved it. Be sure to share it with others!
loved the story and I believe it is going to the right home.
Absolutely love having it!
Very interesting, thanks
Glad you enjoyed it!
Sweet you got the bikeriders book! I can’t wait until the movie comes out, I think December this year
Can't wait!
How exciting to own such a piece of motorcycling history! That is one great and beautiful Triumph chopper. It will be interesting to see what's happening from the inside of that old motor! She looks to be in great shape overall. I agree that bike just needs the mechanics gone through, new tires and have her road worthy! Man o' man Weems what a find! I think you definitely struck gold, and I'm happy you are its new owner. That Triumph definitely needs to be a rider! Then it can be said once again, Here comes, The Judge! Keep giving the love to all things Triumph! Ride and stay safe in Fla!
You got it!!!!
Wow! Amazing bike and amazing story! Weems FTW as always!
Glad ya enjoyed it! Share it with your friends
I'm a history fan myself... Great find!!!!
Rad! Share with friends!
I love history and i love learning new things. The hollister riot is world famous & i guess we all have seen the marlon brando movie 'The Wild One’ at some point in our lives. However i didn't know about all the clubs. Great work and thank you for the history lesson Mr Weems.
Right on and glad you loved it. Share it with friends!
Whoa !!!!! now THAT is what you call a beautiful piece of British iron 👏. You my friend are one lucky f#cker to find this piece of rolling history 😁.
Bring the old girl back to life mate and this old english man will be in your debt.
Peace out ✌️
Glad you enjoyed it and that is the plan!
Great content 👍
Glad you think so! Share with friends!
Hell yeah weems
Thanks Friend!
I think it's earlier, late 60's the nylocs were probably added later due to vibration.
Also it's not a rigid, it's a 1950 sprung hub, the things are lethal when you take them apart.
Great points.
Cool History... trying to figure out why this video was buried 2 weeks back and just now found it. Odd since I usually get notified when a video comes out.
It is unlisted and you only saw it as you follow that playlist. The official release is this Sunday at noon!
@@weemsmotorco OH, Ok, Still Cool !
Akron's Rims-from Akron Ohio -Very cool Rims-and it's a Chopper -Parts are Parts nothing Stock.
It is actually AKRONT and they are from Spain.
in the thumbnail i thought the was a 49 Like Fonzies, LOL buts way diff when you see the engine more clear. will be cool to see what's up.
Yup Fonzie had a 1949 TR5. This is a 1950 Thunderbird
Very cool, thanks. What is that gadget mounted under the seat?
It is the regulator!
wow!!!!
Thanks!
That Triumph is similar to the one that got killed on my corner way back around in 1972… It had Zig Zag Logos on the fuel tank maybe someone remembers.
I have seen a few old Triumph's with the ZigZag man's face logo on the tank!
@@weemsmotorco Baby Blue in Color a beautiful chopper that’s the one… Yeah I will never forget that fatal crash.
sweet bike....but where are the foot pegs!....just managed to get a pair for the '50 frame here....lol.
They are in a box with it!
What little animal was it that ran across frame at about 17.40?
That my friend is a Florida baby Gator......a lizard!
🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤙🏼🤙🏼🤙🏼
Dave 👍🏻
Is that a sprung hub?
Yes it is!
Interesting theory except it doesn't take into effect the fact that motorcyclists are notorious tinkerers and are always adding to and taking off items. The tires and fender nuts were obviously added much later in this motorcycles life span. Cool story tho...
That's one thought.
Boozefighter never required all American just no bikes from country's we fought in ww2
I recall reading that - "Allied Bikes Only."
Correct. However, now…..
I saw a Boozefighter riding a Triumph America not too long ago. @@weemsmotorco
Maybe this is a Canadian perspective... I recall right up into the 80s, you would see MCs riding British, or at least Brit bikes were considered to be cool if you went to "biker" events.
You could prospect with a British bike or a Sportster in some clubs.
I believe the clubs left British bikes behind in favor of bigger more modern American bikes, perhaps seen as more practical for longer runs? I don't know, just thinking...
I don't see a lot of serious club guys on choppers around here anymore. It's a bagger world now.
Those bikes use the Whitworth wrench system witch is completely annoying
Not annoying if you have the tools!
@@weemsmotorco But it's still annoying because some of the tools are a 11.3mm and stuff like that.
Ve got an original bikeriders
Sweet book!
Now,that was fucking awesome
Glad you enjoyed it! Share with friends!
What would somebody pay for that Bates seat in that kind of condition cause I got for NOS cheetah hardback king and queen seats 1 has the pocket on the side even the other ones are just cheaters, giant king and queen seats that look the same without the side pocket in 3M is never been mounted. One arm amounted to my Shovelhead, but still looks brand spanking new
Sounds sweet!!!!