General Category => What Year is my Bike? => Topic started by: Dtp24420 on September 16, 2013, 11:32:09 PM
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Hello Simplex enthusiast. I found what I think is a 1940's engine. It has the rotor and I think stator with the pully. The numbers are J 6995. Any help with information would be greatly appreciated, it has been hard to find.
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Welcome Dtp . :)
You might check our registry . It might help pinpoint the year .
http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?board=16.0
Do you have a frame for that motor ? How about a few pics ?
Pete . :)
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I looked through the registry, and did not find a J. Looking at the other years my guess would be 48 or 49. I do not have a frame for the engine.
(http://simplex.JPG)
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I'd guess your motor was a '48 .
What are your intentions ? Are you just starting your Simplex addiction ? ;)
Pete . :)
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Model "J" was produced from September 1948 - January 1949, according to Gary Wollard's book.
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I really appreciate the info.
Not sure what I want to do with it. I restore bikes and cars and have seen a few frames for sale. I may focus on some other projects for now.
What is a ballpark value on this? The few I've seen on eBay were $900-$1200, does that sound right?
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If it is complete and runs, I would think that is about right. If it is missing parts, such as magneto or flywheel, less.