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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #60 on: May 15, 2017, 06:59:45 AM »
Rick, You've definitely got a handle on how to raise a Simplex from the dead. This will be a sweet putt around the Portland fairgrounds. Bob

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #61 on: May 15, 2017, 01:08:24 PM »
I have to agree.  And Tom (aka kartjockey) does do a fantastic job on the rear brake.  It's saved me on at least one occasion!

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #62 on: June 05, 2017, 05:46:22 AM »
Working to get this ready for Portland.  The weather finally cooperated so I could get the tins painted.  I hope to get the bike up from the basement into the garage later this week, and then finish installing these parts.  I am trying to have it up and running by the end of June for the AMCA meet in Rhinebeck.

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #63 on: June 05, 2017, 07:21:52 AM »
Looking really great Rick!

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #64 on: June 05, 2017, 07:47:01 AM »
Looking good! Can't wait to see it at Portland.

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #65 on: June 05, 2017, 08:25:49 AM »
I really like that brown . Easy on the eyes . ;)
What color stripes , wheels and such ?

I've been tossing around the idea for a few months that when I redo my paint I'd seriously consider a brown 'theme' . But , that won't happen 'til after , if ever , I get the motor running reliably .


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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #66 on: June 05, 2017, 08:30:35 AM »
It is hard to see in the pictures, but it is actually Simplex maroon. I got  the original paint codes from Paul Treen.  I had to use a psychic to talk to him, but he gave it up! Lol


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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #67 on: June 05, 2017, 10:32:21 AM »
Hmmm , looks pretty brown to me .

But then , you say the outer sidebars of this page are green , too , so ???

I still like the brown . ;)

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #68 on: June 05, 2017, 03:18:02 PM »
must be on a first name basis with the long island medium!  I really like the maroon. 

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #69 on: June 06, 2017, 08:56:52 AM »
Getting closer!

Pete, does the color look more maroon in this light?
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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #70 on: June 06, 2017, 10:43:22 AM »
Same maroon I painted my old Honda, back when I was just a young kid.  Can't believe how long ago that was!!!

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #71 on: June 06, 2017, 11:44:07 AM »
Rick ,

It does look closer to Maroon . I'd still call it a brown , a nice rich brown , but , a brown . ;)
Maybe creeping up on Burgundy ...

This off the web , so ...


Paul ,

Maybe you could do wheelies with those extended fork tubes . About 4" ?

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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #72 on: June 06, 2017, 12:32:53 PM »
Couldn't stop do'n wheelies as a youngster.  LOL  The front tire still comes up on occasion on my Kawi.  Boys will be boys
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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #73 on: June 12, 2017, 07:53:46 AM »
It's Alive!  Three kicks and it roared to life.  It's always a good feeling to hear it run.  I only let it run for about 10 seconds, as I am waiting on an air filter.  I also have a tail light coming, and then a few small things to tidy up.  I didn't put the fenders on yet either, as I want to pin stripe them before installing. 
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Re: New 1955 Simplex Auto
« Reply #74 on: June 12, 2017, 08:36:05 AM »
Excellent . Ya gotta love it when it comes alive . ;)

Wish mine was that easy . :(

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