Marking identification on 42 WLC

[Rob MacDonald]

Can you post some photos?

my first bike was a WLC, and I learned to ride it courtesy of an old DR from 1 Provost Company. During our association he filled my head with WLC info - which I had forgotten until I read your post.

[45jim]

Since it is such an early bike the census number could have been 42-?-1745 but I agree with the thought it should have a 1941 number. More likely the engine and/or the fuel tanks have been exchanged. Is the frame marked? It should have the engine number stamped on the frame over top of the tool box. Without that you have a bitza, assembled from parts.

[servicepub (RIP)]

Up to 1943 the WD numbers assigned to Canadian motorcycles were;
CC 4200001 - 4202000
CC 4216701 - 4217200
CC 4217701 - 4218700
CC 4220001 - 4228000
CC 4259051 - 4264050

RCASC Series
CC 74000 - 75249
CC 1037601 - 1038300
CC 1039802 - 1041036

Clive