Here is an XL I bought off ebay last year, its been re-painted some time ago and the wheels were only fit for the bin



I got this NOS front guard for around £2.50



Needed a rear guard, so used this Shopper guard I received from Carling many moons ago





Next to strip the frame and forks

top job on the mudguard mate - really looks the part!! are you restoring this one to an xl?

i wonder who will finish their boxer resto first... pretty sure i know who's will look better!! mine's looking a bit hit and miss at the mo - will post up some pics at some point

It turned out to be pretty easy, just got to get the brake caliper mount spot welded on I reckon you'd be hard pushed to tell it wasnt original as the shape and diameter are so similar

Lookin forward to your pics mate

looking forward to pics of your progress also mate! could have a bit of an issue brewing with a stuck seatpost this end though

is it the one on the XL? If it is and its rusty and you dont mind losing it - turn the bike upside down, really tighten the post in a vice and then twist the frame from side to side, this has always worked for me as the leverage is so good, ive got a tidy post if you need one

aha! will almost certainly take up that advice and seatpost offer!! will let you know how it goes