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trooper82

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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #30 on: May 20, 2011, 05:17:51 PM »
I have a set of Simplex front and rear hubs that I’m thinking about lacing up to Worksman rims. I’d be interested in knowing how that goes for you.
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #31 on: May 20, 2011, 06:34:40 PM »
Well, the rims were not ready yet.  He told me by wednesday.

Mike, I was thinking about getting worksman rims for my 3 wheeler project.  They look a lot like the wider 2" simplex wheels and are inexpensive.  Could you post a picture of one with a tape measure on the width?  I'd like to see how wide they really are.  Thanks,  Rick
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #32 on: May 21, 2011, 09:12:04 AM »
Rick, I have an excellent wheel lacing book on PDF Id be happy to send it to you. Its for bike wheels but I dont suppose its any different.
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #33 on: May 21, 2011, 10:58:08 AM »
Quote from: chainmaker on May 21, 2011, 09:12:04 AM
Rick, I have an excellent wheel lacing book on PDF Id be happy to send it to you. Its for bike wheels but I dont suppose its any different.

That would be great.  
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #34 on: May 24, 2011, 11:20:27 AM »
I welded up the fenders, they look pretty good.  I mounted them to get a look and see if they were straight.  Looking pretty good so far.

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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #35 on: May 28, 2011, 01:39:50 PM »
Got my rims and hubs back from the powder coater.  It doesn't look like it in the photo but those are new stainless steel spokes with chrome nipples.  Boy, do they shine nice! I think I'm going to bring them to somebody to true them for me. 

   Went from this to this:
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #36 on: May 29, 2011, 08:10:46 AM »
That bike is looking so good Rick. You are doing a great job on it. I have given up on my Simplex WW11 bike. Chainmaker is buying the frame and Comet clutch from me for a build he is going to do. I am concentrating on recreating some WW11 rifles I wanted to rebuild as BB guns :)
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #37 on: May 29, 2011, 10:51:08 AM »
Thanks Bob, how about that other simplex you bought?  Did you get it running?
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #38 on: June 09, 2011, 05:05:14 PM »
The wheels are now trued, or as close as 60 year old wheels will get.  Here they are test fitted.  Installing the wheel sheave was a bit of a pain.  I just need a couple more things and maybe I can fire it up!
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #39 on: June 12, 2011, 11:11:34 AM »
Nice very nice. Hows it coming along Rick?
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #40 on: June 12, 2011, 01:57:18 PM »
Quote from: trooper82 on May 20, 2011, 05:17:51 PM
I have a set of Simplex front and rear hubs that I’m thinking about lacing up to Worksman rims. I’d be interested in knowing how that goes for you.

Lacing the wheels wasn't too bad.  The first one took over a hour, but I had to disassemble half of it, as I made a mistake.  I thought it would be easier to install the short spokes first, but the problem with this was I could not install the longer spokes as they hit the short spokes.
The second wheel only took about 25 minutes.
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #41 on: June 18, 2011, 06:51:04 AM »
An update, I received more parts from Wayne and assembled the wheels.

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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #42 on: June 18, 2011, 06:52:53 AM »
On the kickstand.  Why didn't simplex mount these so the bike stood more upright?  I may have to modify this.
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #43 on: June 20, 2011, 05:23:34 PM »
Rick,

Looking good! How much longer before the maiden ride?

Did you get your replacement set of spokes from Wayne? If so how much?

Mike
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Re: 2 Simplex projects
« Reply #44 on: June 21, 2011, 02:40:54 AM »

 coming together nicely !
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