General Category => Restoration Projects => Topic started by: Ricks on March 16, 2014, 07:20:55 AM

Title: Projects
Post by: Ricks on March 16, 2014, 07:20:55 AM

Who has an ongoing project? Who has a planned project?   If so, post some pictures and an update.  For all the members that haven't made a post, show us what you have going on.

After I finish the Sportsman I have going now, I will turn my attention to a mid 1940's frame that I have for a Honda GC190 powered bike.

Here is what that will start with.  Check out the front end.  Someone cut it apart and spread the front forks.  Why?  I haven't the slightest idea.

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: Mike Sal on March 16, 2014, 08:28:10 AM

Necessity is the mother of invention....he probably only had a wide tire to use (maybe one from a wheelbarrow?) so the forks had to be modified.

If I could find a good deal on an odd ball brand scooter, I might take on another bike project, but I think I've got all the Simplex's I need.  (again, unless a real deal falls in my lap).  As it is I've got some Studebakers that are waiting on me to finish.
Mike Sal

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: kevinn on March 16, 2014, 09:23:56 AM

Not quite a restoration, but I'm in process of building a tribute bike down here in sunny Mexico. The real thing just isn't available...

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: butch27 on March 16, 2014, 09:35:49 AM

Keviin--Good luck. Whatever it takes. Just have fun.

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: Ricks on March 16, 2014, 10:55:58 AM

That's a pretty fancy cad drawing you got there!!  Have you started bending any metal yet?

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: kevinn on March 16, 2014, 11:55:59 AM

No bends yet, just the machined bits. I've laced the wheels up with Honda Passport brakes and have purchased the trim (seat, handlebars, etc...). Not everything is readily available here like in the States so you have to know someone, who knows someone, who has a cousin...

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on March 16, 2014, 01:48:44 PM

I just picked up another bike.   Has the original motor and exhaust that came with it so the Briggs will be pulled.  Looking forward to owning an all original bike.  Dave

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: bill marcum on March 16, 2014, 03:45:18 PM

Nice start for a bike , an has a front brake!

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: Mike Sal on March 16, 2014, 05:56:27 PM

Dave, send me your motor & frame number & I'll get your new bike into the registry.  It appears to be a '57 or later model (brake lite switch under the rear lower bar).
Mike Sal

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on March 16, 2014, 06:16:06 PM

It will be making its way to me from Florida soon.  Will do when I get it.

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on March 17, 2014, 06:46:37 AM

This is my other project bike - yes I do like Simplex's  :D.   I found a front rim with brake for it and plan on adding a new Honda GS190 for power.  I found this engine at Farm and Home Supply for $199 shipped.  Rick - Very interested in how you will mount your GC190.   Dave

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: Ricks on March 17, 2014, 08:35:06 AM

Quote from: dw1973 on March 17, 2014, 06:46:37 AM

   Rick - Very interested in how you will mount your GC190.   Dave

Dave, I have not even thought about it, but I will probably build a bolt in mount very similar to the one I used on the truck.  I will be using a torque convertor drive, as you see how smooth those are.

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on March 17, 2014, 09:23:07 AM

I have a Comet torque convertor ready to use.   Smooth and quick acceleration.

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on April 01, 2014, 04:25:59 AM

My 59 Simplex arrived yesterday from Florida.    Overall not too bad.   The engine is a 150cc which I hope to get running.    If anyone has parts missing in the pics that I need please contact me.

Thanks,

Dave

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: Ricks on April 01, 2014, 04:58:20 AM

Looks good Dave!  It is nice to start a project that has most of the parts.  You shouldn't have much trouble getting the rest of the parts you need.  Are you going to go for a full restoration or just get it running?

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on April 01, 2014, 05:24:39 AM

Thanks Rick.   I hope to restore back to original or close (might go with non stock color on tank and fenders).   Thinking it would be nice to have one of three I own with an original engine.    Engine has been bored .005 stamped on piston.   

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: pd on April 01, 2014, 07:24:15 AM

Dave ,

Definitely a good start . I see a PO has , once again , made use of the optional pull start .
And , your bike seems to have the same tail light as my '57 .

Yours :

(http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=964.0;attach=5554;image)

Mine :

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa28/pdcomm/Simplex/HPIM1582.jpg)

Here's how I finished it ( kinda have to use a bit of imagination to see it , but ... ) :

(http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/aa28/pdcomm/Simplex/HPIM1734_zps6c07b436.jpg)

Pete . :)

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on April 01, 2014, 07:29:19 AM

Pete,

Thanks for taillight photo.  I was thinking mine was not original. Hope I can find that lens and trim ring.

Dave

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: pd on April 01, 2014, 07:38:20 AM

Dave ,

I'm pretty sure that the tail light is not OEM . It is period correct and was likely available as a replacement trailer light or such .

Pete . :)

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: dw1973 on April 01, 2014, 07:41:42 AM

I think Wayne has the correct one for sale.    Add that to my list...

Title: Re: Projects
Post by: pd on April 01, 2014, 08:04:45 AM

"Add that to my list..."

Good idea Dave .

I wouldn't want too many of what I have out there , anyway . ;)

Pete . :)