Norman was certainly a remarkable framebuilder with consummate torch-handling skills. Thanks to Mark's prompt announcement of his departure to the CR list, I shall ride my weatherbeaten Jack Taylor fillet-brazed (welded) Tourist in his memory today and many times in the future.
Here is ol' #7234 prior to my acquisition:
http://www.blackbirdsf.org/
It is still in need of an appropriate fork instead of that sad thing... Obviously, it can be on the heavily distressed side (as it will have to be painted in a faded and battered orange) but needs cantilever bosses, an actual crown and a steerer tube long enough for an ~24 inch frame. Please let me know if any of you have something suitable laying about.
regards,
Charlie Young Honey Brook, PA USA
On Thu, 28 Aug 2008 11:08:40 +0100, wrote:
> Dear List-members,
>
> I'm sorry to bring sad news. Norman Taylor of Jack Taylor Cycles, CTC
> har
> d-rider and a renowned frame builder died at 0430 this morning in
hospital
>
> of pneumonia and complications attached to having had multiple strokes
and
>
> prostate cancer. He was aged 85. Norman was a hardy character, and most
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> ill remember him as giving the impression of being as strong as an ox.
He
>
> also, had an infectious laugh, and like many men who are confident of
> their
> strength, a gentle nature. Full length obituaries will follow in
several
>
> magazines, but for now spin your cranks, raise your beer and listen to an
> o
> ld jazz track. Norman has finally crossed the finishing line, and now he
> c
> an take a well earned rest.
>
> Mark
>
> Mark Lawrence
> Oxford
> United Kingdom