Marking identification on 42 WLC

[Marc Belanger]

All.
I would appreciate you support to solve mistery on a 1941 WLC (s/n 42WLC1807). The bike is almost in batlefield condition. Found in Europe lately. The CDN sensus No on tanks could be legible twice with one and two inches high letters+numbers....CC 4-201745...the number codification do not match with Bruce Palmer info and listing of the liberator.be website

In addition, the number 43 in large size is painted on each fendrer. There is a D13 code in a rectangle on the rear fender, just over the tail lamps.

Is anyone could associate these markings to any units? Any information available?

Thanks. Marc Belanger

[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