Vintage DHC track bike frameset

[Foreigner]

Picked up last w/end for not much at a local cycle jumble, looking sad and unloved.   Some surface rust that needs to be dealt with, especially on the rear drive stay, but looking closely nothing too far gone in my opinion.  

23" in size, serial number 351 - as stamped on rear dropout, putting it into March 1951 era, again in my opinion confirmed by it's 95/115mm front/rear spacing.  Resprayed in 1986 according to stickers applied on as steerer tube - Steve Ludlow, 1986.  R531 butted tubes, faint stamp on steerer tube confirming that.

Not much is know of Deale & Huth here in UK (have read few posts on here already), so would appreciate more info, especially re serial numbers sequences to confirm its age.  

Thx in advance

[Prince Albert Cycles]

See if you can get hold of Ron Thompson walking library of bikes that old . Got a set of decals for my DHC road bike from him . In 2022 Ron’s number was 082 570 3650

Arno

[Foreigner]

2 hours ago, Prince Albert Cycles said:

See if you can get hold of Ron Thompson walking library of bikes that old . Got a set of decals for my DHC road bike from him . In 2022 Ron’s number was 082 570 3650

Arno

Thanks Arno.  Not sure I'd call him out of a blue, plus not sure if he is still around either, he must be well over 80 now?

[markob]

Hi, Ron is still around, either in Durban or his home in Jhb, still trading and hoarding bikes & parts. He is active on the Vintage Steel WhatsApp group.