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Offline John Orchard

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Anyone know of Phil Barlow, ex racer & sidecar builder?
« on: July 22, 2020, 12:21:39 pm »
My first job in the motorcycle industry was at Alan Lambert Motorcycles (Suz & Bultaco dealer) in Mordialloc (Vic). A mechanic that worked there was a chap by the name of Phil Barlow, he then left Al's shop and started his own shop in Frankston, making sidecars (my second job in the industry).

Phil was trailriding well into his 80's, l haven't seen Phil for many years, l'd love to catch-up with him, hope someone can help.
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Re: Anyone know of Phil Barlow, ex racer & sidecar builder?
« Reply #1 on: July 22, 2020, 05:38:16 pm »
have you asked Brent Kerr?
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Re: Anyone know of Phil Barlow, ex racer & sidecar builder?
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2020, 08:38:05 pm »
have you asked Brent Kerr?


Last time l spoke to Phil was in Bailey Honda when they were up Beach St, Bryan Crabtree worked there then, l'll ask him.
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