General Category => Introductions => Topic started by: McMahon on June 22, 2014, 03:22:11 PM
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In 1999 I visited my grandparents in Montana (my grandfather has been a life-long collector of motorcycles and scooters) and my grandfather let me ride his 1947 Simplex in a 4th of July parade. Instantly I fell in love with that bike! Anyway...we just got back from visiting them again and he said the Simplex "had my name on it" and I just had to let him know when I wanted it. Needless to say it was an emotional moment...a grandfather ready to pass this bike on to his granddaughter! So...it sounds like he's making a trip this way in September. I can't wait to post pictures and learn more about this bike!
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Welcome McMahon .
Definitely post some pics .
Pete . :)
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That is the coolest thing! So happy for you. Welcome to the site.
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When he brings it you should record everything. That way you will be sure to document everything he has to say about it.
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Welcome McMahon, I am also from Iowa...south west Iowa in a small town by Clarinda. Not many Iowegians on the site, (prob just you and I ) Where in Iowa are you from? I have been restoring a 55' automatic, and have owned a 47' before also. Lots of info on the site and a lot of great ppl. Make sure you get the whole story from your grandpa, we like to hear all the details.
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Welcome. Come to the VMBC meet in Portland, Indiana in July and meet up with a bunch of us. You will get to see all kinds of cool old scooters.
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Ready to see some pics of that thing.
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Me , too . ;)
Hopefully you had a good visit .
Pete . :)
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Did your grandpa's Simplex make it to Iow? Hope so!!!. Post some pics for us.
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Did your grandpa's Simplex make it to Iow? Hope so!!!. Post some pics for us.
Tom ,
She was here last in October , '14 .
It would be nice to read the rest of the story and see a few pics .
Pete . :)