Ariel Square 4

History

Ariel 4-g

In the back of a lock-up-garage in 2013 a 1948 Ariel Square Four. The following contain a few pictures as we found her.
The bike has been awaiting restoration since 1979,
34 years !!!!!!

AS found 2013
AS found 2013
Loaded up
Loaded up
Square 4 frame (7) -rezised
Gear box and clutch
Gear box and clutch
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Pistons will be replaced
Pistons will be replaced
Crankcase
Crankcase
Restored Ariel Square 4 from the web
Restored Ariel Square 4 from the web
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Specification

Ariel square four model-g 1948

Ariel Square Four 4G Mk1 1948-53
Engine: 4-cylinder 995cc ohv producing 34 bhp
Gearbox : 4-speed
Total dry weight of 412 lbs

Stripping fork leg
Stripping fork leg
Instrument panel
Instrument panel
Nuts
Remote oil filter
Remote oil filter
Removing crank bearings
Removing crank bearings
Sq 4 Crankcase (2)
New parts
New parts
Petrol tank had been stored in the bedroom wardrobe for 35 years
Petrol tank had been stored in the bedroom wardrobe for 35 years
Making new rear petrol tank brackets
Making new rear petrol tank brackets
Crankcase into frame trial fit
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 2
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 2
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 3
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 3
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 4
Gearbox oil seal retaining ring 4
Head to be stripped
Head to be stripped
Gear box rebuilt
Gear box rebuilt
Frame powder coated
Frame powder coated
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