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Jan 18, 2019 - 1:49AM

Ariel W/NG Silencer

Someone can make a drawing from an original WD silencer?
My W/NG need and want build one.
Buy in EU is hight shipping cost for me!

Thanks in advance!

email (option): m606paz@yahoo.com.ar

Ron Pier

Jan 18, 2019 - 9:07AM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

It seems that the earlier W/NG's retained the flute on top and the bell mouth on the end of the tail pipe (mine has this) I don't know when they changed to the straight tail pipe. But would be a lot easier to make.

Here is Armour's https://www.armoursltd.co.uk/product/silencer-ariel-rigid-models/

Here is my repro. I can take all basic measurements from this if required. Ron

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Luis

Jan 18, 2019 - 4:17PM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

Hi Ron! Thank you very much for your Help!´

These a the measurements i need

A B C D = Lenght

F G H = Diameter

Thanks in advance!!

email (option): m606paz@yahoo.com.ar

Ron Pier

Jan 18, 2019 - 9:55PM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

OK I'm away all day tomorrow. Will do it on Sunday. Ron

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Richard Woolnough

Jan 19, 2019 - 9:41AM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

Ron, do you know if they would always be painted or were any chrome? kind regards

Ron Pier

Jan 20, 2019 - 7:54AM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

I'm quite sure that the original finish was matt chrome plate, as seen in the factory picture that Luis posted. The easiest and cheapest option these days is to buy a bare metal system and VHT aluminium spray paint. The more expensive option is a stainless steel system and mild grit blast to a matt finish. The ultimate is to get the system matt chrome plated if you can find a firm to do it properly, but this would usually mean a new system only as most plating firms won't touch a used system. Ron

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Richard Woolnough

Jan 20, 2019 - 11:37AM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

Thanks Ron I thought this the case but asked as I picked up a chrome one for a couple of quid off t'bay. kind regards

Ron Pier

Jan 20, 2019 - 4:42PM

Re: Ariel W/NG Silencer

If the Chrome is good quality and in good condition, it's still quite possible to blast it with medium grit to matt the chrome surface. I've done quite a few smaller items, levers and this new bright chrome 16H silencer. Best if it's good old fashioned British triple chrome and not the flash chrome as often used on the continent, Asia and USA Ron