New 1955 Simplex Auto

[Ricks]

Pinstripe paint came today, so I did one side of the fenders.  I used an edge tool to keep a consistent line.  I will do the other side tomorrow when the paint is dry.

I haven't decided if I am going to try the tank.  My hand is not all that steady.  I may bring the paint with me to Portland, and have the pinstriper that goes to the meet do it.

[carryall]

Your a braver man than I.  And probably a lot steadier of hand also!

[ndian22]

Rick you've developed a nice touch with the striping tool, looks super...well done.  Rick C.

[pd]

Yup . Looks a bit alright , Rick .

There's an ol' boy down Kansas way that can lay paint better that any machine . I saw his work . Couldn't find a single flaw . Both sides of the rig were mirror images . How he does that Maybe with 30+ years of practice ...
Anyway , if the fellow at the meet is anything close , I'd likely do the same as you .

Is the paint you used an off white , cream maybe ?

Pete .

[Ricks]

Yup . Looks a bit alright , Rick .

There's an ol' boy down Kansas way that can lay paint better that any machine . I saw his work . Couldn't find a single flaw . Both sides of the rig were mirror images . How he does that Maybe with 30+ years of practice ...
Anyway , if the fellow at the meet is anything close , I'd likely do the same as you .

Is the paint you used an off white , cream maybe ?

Pete .

It is OneShot Ivory.  I have an original fender with some of the pinstripe left, and it is very close.

[pd]

It looks like maybe a good match for the rims , too .

That Ivory does look nice on that 'brown' .

Pete .

[Cocina_47]

Rick,
That is looking really nice. Can't wait to see it in Portland all together.

[Ricks]

Finished the Pinstripe, and put the fenders on.  Just waiting on the air filter and tail light.

Before and after.

[pd]

That turned out real nice , Rick .

I like how the seat coloration seems to fade from light into something close to the tin color .

Is that bumper rubber on the neck support ?

Pete .

[Ricks]

That turned out real nice , Rick .

I like how the seat coloration seems to fade from light into something close to the tin color .

Is that bumper rubber on the neck support ?

Pete .

Yes, I padded the neck so it wouldn't dent again.  I also used the same rubber cushion on the bars were the tank touches.  On my blue bike, the paint rubbed off where the tank made contact, and I want to see if this helps.

[Cocina_47]

Very nice!  You do some fine work.

No pin stripes on the tank? When did Simplex start striping anyway?

[pd]

Rick ,

Before I put the tank in the frame , I applied a medium density foam weather strip with adhesive on one side to the underside of the frame tubes . More to the inside of the tubes. They aren't very noticeable and there's no paint worn away .

Pete .

[Ricks]

Very nice!  You do some fine work.

No pin stripes on the tank? When did Simplex start striping anyway?

I am going to have a guy do the Tank at Portland.  I don't trust myself to have a steady hand to try it freehand.

[Bob53]

Sweeeet! Before to after in less than a year. Father Simplex is smiling on you Rick. Congrats! I knew how it would turn out before it started. You've got this process down pat for sure. Bob

[ndian22]

Breath taking job Rick!