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The other side had some squared edges so I can get a wrench on that but this side is what confused me....really didn't want to have to by a new tool that I'd never use again.....:-(

Got them off, you were correct there was a screw just hiding beneath 50 years of dirt!

Here is where she stands...need advice on getting the BB out...I'm guessing these is a tool for this as my BB tool doesn't fit?

No screw inside the brake....bloody mystery

Thanks...next is....the stem and fork aren't separating, I guess 50's of being together the py don't want to split any helpful tips?

Anyone know how to remove these GB Alloy brake leavers? There's no nuts, bolts and it looks like a sealed unit...it won't slide off the end of the bar either?

Hilary Stone currently has these...any good?

AIRLITE SMALL FLANGE TRACK SINGLE FIXED HUBS on 28/28H FIAMME ERGAL SPRINT RIMS 15T sprocket Excellent very light period track wheels £125

It's annoying as the decals are exactly the same for the Hosteller and Allrounder apart from the The "Hosteller" Model transfer...guess my chances of finding a The "Allrounder" Model are highly unlikely!

Jeez I'm learning stuff on this already....great info everyone! The guy I got the bike from had it from new, he was a teenager at the time and he said it hadn't been touch so much be original other than tyres.

So what wheels do people think I should order? I'm keen to make it a single speed.

Could do with someone making me a shopping list...any volunteers?

I'm so green...these numbers 32/40h mean less than nothing to me!

Weinmann on Airlites with Panaracer Pasellas.

Lose the cottered cranks - Stronglight or TA would be period correct, and you can get track or doubles. Track axles will be a pain though.

Brake pads - anything modern that fits - the fabric composite period ones are useless. Ditto modern cabling.

Where would you recommend I go for the parts?

Unless I'm badly mistaken that catalogue does not show those brake levers on the Allrounder picture - though they do look like the ones on the drops in the centre picture which also has a matching crankset. So, I'd still think this bike came with drops.

The Allrounder is listed as coming with a hub gear, but single freewheel does seem to be also period correct.

Check this out http://classicvikingcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1959-Viking-Catalogue-p07.jpg it says GB Alloys.

According to this http://classicvikingcycles.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/1959-Viking-Catalogue-p07.jpg the geared hub was not originally on the bike...so now I'm definitely just going to go single speed.

If someone can let me know a good wheelset to go for and the tyres, be good to get black with white walls...I also want to get the BB, Crank, Chainset and pedals, brake pads, cables ordered.

I want to use some leather tape for the bar grips to match the leather seat...that needs a clean...but that job can wait as from looking at threads it looks tricky and troublesome.

According the catalogue the bars match the image and the brake levers do as well being GB alloys (they look quite nice but the rubber protective part has warn, can you get replacements?)

As for the calipers they are GB Sport Mk3's

Just spoke to a young lad there...he said they can shotblast/sand and repaint it for £35 then I'd have to apply the decals and gold paint around the lugs and then take it back to them for the clear coat...which costs another £35...would really like to find someone who can do all of it...as not sure I'd be any god at painting the gold.

So as I've said the bike will be stripped tonight, I'll clean the parts and then I really need help (been great info so far) choosing the new components and also finding a suitable person to respray/coat the frame including the decals etc....

Be good to find someone near to Berkshire that could do the respray if possible...

Well now I'm not going to convert it to a single speed lightweight commuter (this forum converted me) I'd now like to restore it to really nice condition i.e. no rust

So other than changing the bars to a slightly more comfortable fit and maybe make it single speed (not sure on hubs as know nothing about them) I'd like to keep it looking vintage and original but also usable.

The rust on this Viking frame isn't sitting on the surface is right through the paint and has several 50p sized areas...I'll give it a go later but I can't see it achieving the finish I'm after...I'm looking to do a quality restoration with the frame being the highlight...more than happy to pay £100 to £150 for a paint job and decals...

Some of the feedback for Mario Vaz seems mixed...who else would people recommend for a nice respray and to put the decals back and clear coat etc...?

I'll strip the bike this evening and then take some more photos of the frame and parts...be good to then get suggestions on exactly what I can keep and what needs replacing...

Not sure if I'm going to keep a hub system or just have a freewheel...be lighter and easier...thoughts? before I order some wheels...

Ok here's some more photos...let me know your thoughts...

hugo7 no pleases your views are all good...I'm totally new to vintage bikes, fixies, and single speeds so I'm keen to take advice and try things out.

The only reason I kept saying powder coat was I thought that gave the best finish...do you think all the rust on the frame can be removed my myself? If so what technique would you recommend? I have all sorted of polishes and waxes that I use on cars...

Hugo that looks lovely and would do me nicely!

The Allrounder decals don't seem to be available but are similar to the other models so I can get it close. The frame really does need a respray or powdercoat is it's covered in rust...would people spray or powdercoat? Keep to original colour or change?

I like the stem and bars on that one above!

Ok, I'm starting to like the sound of this project now...

The current hub is a Sturmey Archer 4 Speed and the brake leavers are ARRET and could be cleaned but the rubber protective sleeve needs changing.

I quite like the crankset...it's a shame it's missing one of the Viking red nuts...

I'll be stripping it this evening...the frame has alot of rust showing...maybe worth getting it powder coated in the same colour? The getting some new decals?