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The Year....1948
Posted: Sat Dec 07, 2013 10:53 pm
by Jeff L
This is the Restoration of a 1948 Simplex Servi-Cycle.These were American Bikes built from 35-64 + or -.I've had this Bike stored in Boxes for Years.As far as I remember it's like 98% there,so it will be pretty much just cleaning things up & Paint.The Engine will be rebuilt...it's a 2stroke.I think 125cc's....I've been working on the Frame for a couple of Weeks on & off.It's primed & ready for Paint
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Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sun Dec 08, 2013 6:20 pm
by Customize IT
I think I like that curve by tree ALOT!
Thanks for sharing this
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sun Dec 22, 2013 7:01 pm
by Jeff L
After hearing the OL bitch for like 3 Days about the smell of Paint in the Garage after priming the Frame,I figured it'd be best for everyone in the House to wait on a nice Day so I could do it Outside.Well Today was that Day (Hard to believe it was around 70 here Today).Got the Color on just in time. Started to Rain after I finished.I'll have to get better Pics so the true Color shows.It looks a little minty Green,but it's actually Cream.
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Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 8:42 pm
by Jeff L
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sat Jan 11, 2014 9:08 pm
by railroad bob
Cool, you're rebuilding something most people would have thrown away. or used for yard art.
Nice...
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sun Jan 12, 2014 11:51 am
by Customize IT
railroad bob wrote:Cool, you're rebuilding something most people would have thrown away. or used for yard art.
Nice...
+1^^^^^^what he said!
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 10:24 pm
by Jeff L
Got the Springs PCed & put the Frontend together.Also PCed the Seat Pan,unfortunately the Leather on the Seat was so worn & brittle that it beyond use.I plan on just leaving the seat as is for now.Hopefully I'll find some extra Cash one of these Days to send it out & get covered.
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Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Mon Jan 13, 2014 11:23 pm
by railroad bob
seat looks pretty cool just like that.
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sun Feb 09, 2014 7:53 pm
by Jeff L
A couple more Tidbits were shot &put on Today.The Handle Bars ,Head Light Bucket & Rear Brake Drum.
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Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Thu Feb 13, 2014 12:52 am
by railroad bob
Thats beautiful man...
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2014 4:16 pm
by Jeff L
Been busy with this & that not much Time for fun Shit.I have been doing a little bit of work, got the Tank & front Fender done.Tank still needs to be sealed yet.I'm working on the front Rim & Hub now.Everything is pitted so bad,I switched from Powder Coating to Paint, cause at $40.00 a Can for Hi Temp Lab Metal,it's gonna be much cheaper for me to prep for Paint.
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Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 11:44 am
by Jeff L
Wheel is Laced & threw it up to see.I was planning to do the Rim,Hub,& Spokes all flat Black.After seeing it on,I think it's gonna need a little contrast.I have to take it apart & paint the Rim & Hub....I'll leave the Spokes Stainless...I might Scotch Brite them to a satin finish.I'll have to see how I feel about the White Walls after both are mounted.
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To give you an Idea how pitted the Rim was.
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Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2014 9:12 pm
by curt
nice
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Sun Aug 31, 2014 9:43 am
by budoka
kudos to ya for bringing that back to life! wish more people would do this.
i'd never even heard of those, but glad i have now. can't wait to see what ya do with it.
take care,
-dan
Re: The Year....1948
Posted: Mon Sep 01, 2014 11:12 am
by Jeff L
Thanks Guys...It's fun watching this come back to Life little by little.Here's the Rim painted Black.I decided on Gloss.Has to come apart 1 more time to buff out the Clear Coat.
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