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Ricks

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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #15 on: September 13, 2022, 09:59:55 AM »
 Back to working on this.  I finally got around to shooting some primer. Now the crappy task of sanding. I’d like to get the bike in color before the weather gets too cold to paint.

 I haven’t decided what color yet, as I don’t know what the original color was.  There was a hint of blue on the bike, but according to Wollard’s book, Lusterous Black was the color for 1939.  As we know, Simplex would paint it any color, for a surcharge.
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #16 on: September 13, 2022, 12:55:15 PM »
Hmm , that primer looks pretty good , Rick .
I wonder what a clear coat would make it look like . Maybe a few black pin strips and a couple decals ...

I can say that I've never seen a Simplex done that^ way .
Just spit balling . But , the primer does clean it up .

Pete . :)
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #17 on: September 13, 2022, 02:39:16 PM »
Pete, you have seen my restorations, there is no way I could do that to this bike.  While I’m sure there are a couple of other ‘39’s out there, this is the only one I know of.  I’m doing my best to put it back as close to stock as possible.

If anyone here has a 1939, please let me know, as I would like to see some pictures.
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #18 on: September 13, 2022, 05:07:57 PM »
Quote from: Ricks on September 13, 2022, 02:39:16 PM
Pete, you have seen my restorations, there is no way I could do that to this bike.  While I’m sure there are a couple of other ‘39’s out there, this is the only one I know of.  I’m doing my best to put it back as close to stock as possible.

If anyone here has a 1939, please let me know, as I would like to see some pictures.

I know , Rick .
I can't really imagine you not doing it up , as nice as possible .

Cooler weather is on it's way . That usually brings the interest level and participation up a bit .
Hopefully someone will show and tell . ;)

Pete . :)
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #19 on: September 14, 2022, 05:48:04 AM »
Looking sharp Rick. I'm sure this one will be beautiful just like the your other restorations. This might even be a keeper. Bob
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #20 on: September 21, 2022, 04:46:32 PM »
Layed  down some paint today. I had some red and merlot paint left over from 2 previous restorations, so I mixed 2 parts red with 1 part merlot. Made for a deeper red color than the 1955 Anniversary bike I did a couple of years ago.
A few days of curing and I’ll wet sand and buff it out for that high end shine!
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #21 on: September 22, 2022, 05:14:11 AM »
Love that red , Rick . ;)

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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #22 on: September 22, 2022, 06:20:27 AM »
The red really pops. Correct or not I would go with it. That is a beautiful color. It will do the bike proud. Bob
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #23 on: September 23, 2022, 05:25:19 PM »
Servi-Cycle, it’s what’s for dinner!  :)
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #24 on: September 24, 2022, 04:46:21 AM »
Ha . Blood Simplex . ;)

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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #25 on: September 29, 2022, 01:38:43 PM »
Good afternoon,
That looks like it has been a lot of work. I am glad you posted so many pictures, I have not seen details on the earlier bikes.
It is going to look great!
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #26 on: October 31, 2022, 01:09:21 PM »
Gaining on it.
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #27 on: October 31, 2022, 01:21:59 PM »
Lookin' real good , Rick . :)

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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #28 on: October 31, 2022, 04:43:44 PM »
That is really looking great! Cant wait to see it done.
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Re: 1939 Simplex Deluxe
« Reply #29 on: January 19, 2023, 08:47:22 AM »
Up on wheels
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