Munro, Herbert James, 1899-1978 :[Hand-made pistons, a valve and a connecting rod for a motor bike engine. 1950s-1960s]

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Title

Munro, Herbert James, 1899-1978 :[Hand-made pistons, a valve and a connecting rod for a motor bike engine. 1950s-1960s]

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Collection

TAPUHI

Description

Five pistons, a valve and a connecting rod, hand-cast by Burt Munro as parts of a motor-bike engine. The pistons were made by Munro for his racing Indian and Velocette motorcycles. They were hand-cast using sand from local beaches in a variety of receptacles, including tin cans. They were then finished using a file and lathe Quantity: 7 curio(s). Physical Description: Hand-cast metal; object sizes vary Transfers: Collection as a whole taken into the Manuscripts; transfers also made to Pho...

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Format

Other

Date created

1950 - 1970

URL

http://natlib.govt.nz/records/32236965

Related subjects

Munro, Herbert James, 1899-1978 / Antique and classic motorcycles / Home-built motorcycles / Motorcycles / Parts / Motorcycles, Racing

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