I have straightened a 1950 frame with the same damage as yours. Ratchet strap from bottom bracket area to top of steerer. And a steel bar down the steer tube to lever. Came out really good and I ride it regularly.
What an absolute bummer, agree, that a crash damaged frame is not something you would feel comfortable riding, I know I wouldn't. I had a crash on my modern bike a number of years ago, the front wheel was severely distorted (a pedestrian on his mobile phone just suddenly changed direction & walked straight in front of me when I was riding on the cycle track, he didn't even look - he must have had some bruising given the damage to my wheel) I replaced the wheel & sold the bike on afterwards as I felt uncomfortable riding it again, so I sympathise with your predicament. Of course, if you really wanted to, both bars could of course be replaced, a ton of work to do, not worth the effort imho. With the replacement frame, I would go with the best one you have and as a regular riding bike, you will be less precious about it given the sum of parts, which can be a good thing not to worry about it! Well, a hard learning experience, look at the positives, all the components work well, they will do so again once re-assembled in a new frame, good luck with the re-re-build!
Makes you wonder if someone felt what it was like to fly looking at that frame haha Beautiful bike! I just recently finished a ‘81 Raleigh tourist with full chain guard and roller levers. They are an interesting ride.
It's a shame that, the trouble is you know it's there now, it's like having a dent in a car, you know it's there, other people may not see it, maybe change the frame, it's time consuming, but will be a lot better when finished
I think it's called a banana plug. External loudspeaker or possibly extension loudspeaker. Those types of plugs were frequently used on old (mainly valve) radios, radiograms and other audio equipment.
In theory it could be 'cut and shut' , shock horror some might think. Strip all the front, hacksaw top tube past the bend and bottom between decal and bottom bracket. Sleeve both tubes, drill and MIG plug weld them. Slide front of spare bike on leaving hacksaw blade gap and butt weld all the way round.
If you’re ever near Sheffield sometime you’re welcome to have a look at my 23” 1950 Raleigh Dawn Tourist. It’s too big for me to ride so is just gathering dust. It could be a good daily rider for you maybe?
It is a shame that the frame is bent. Personally I would get the black spears frame cleand up as it is a right pain to completely strip a frame of paint at least with the spears it still has most of its paint
Looks a nice time warp bike now pity about the damage would feel the same I know its time consuming but it would give you piece of mind knowing the frame is correct, I'm in the process of putting my Rayleigh back together after restoring everything its olive green but has side pull brakes 4 speed FG hub that I stripped down being my first attempt took me all day but managed it but finding it hard to adjust the cone for right amount of play is this a common problem ?. so like yourself looking for this and that stand, Brooks saddle, and light set and it will be up to your standard enjoy your vids...👍
