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Title: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: scotty on May 18, 2022, 07:45:42 PM: Hi Guys, i just picked up a rusty one, 48-2678, it was in a loft for quite a while on an island off the coast of Vancouver Island
the motor is loosely together but is missing the crank and some other engine bits im sure
It looks to have had a chrome tank, mudguards and handlebars, the bike is covered in loose rust but the inside of the tank is like new
it also came with a rare (it seems) 1941 club newsletter booklet
im not sure what to do with it yet, restore or just look at it
it doesnt look like there are many parts out there

cheers
Kevin
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: pd on May 19, 2022, 04:50:17 AM: Welcome Kevin . :)

Looks like the bike isn't too far gone .

Wayne might just have what you need for parts :
http://simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?topic=4.0

Pete . :)
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: Ricks on May 19, 2022, 05:25:22 AM: That bike is begging for a restoration. It even has the original air cleaner!

As Pete said, Wayne likely has everything you need to restore it, and if you need help, KartJockey on the site is an expert on the 1948 model.
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: kartjockey on May 19, 2022, 09:04:40 AM: Love the bike. Post that news letter!
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: pd on May 19, 2022, 05:46:13 PM: 1941 club newsletter booklet ...

Yes , please post that . If you need help doing that , I'm sure we can help . ;)

Pete . :)
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: scotty on May 19, 2022, 07:02:06 PM: thanks for the info, i took the cylinder off and theres nothing in there, so crank, rod, piston, bearings etc
also the magneto/generator? is missing, guess ill be contacting Wayne soon
i havent seen any pics of one with the chrome tank and fenders yet
more pics though
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: scotty on May 19, 2022, 07:03:41 PM: the seat has the logo on it too
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: pd on May 20, 2022, 05:25:12 AM: Great . Thanks for the pics .
Here's some of a '47 with a Briggs motor :
https://www.mecum.com/lots/CA0811-116465/1947-simplex-servi-cycle/

That last pic is you on your way to school , right ? ;)

Pete . :)
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: scotty on May 20, 2022, 02:02:42 PM: lol we didnt have these in Scotland.....

the tyres are knackered but the front is an original Simplex New Orleans brand
AND they both still hold air....
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: kartjockey on May 20, 2022, 03:53:16 PM: Thanks for posting the booklet. Love your bike. Thats an interesting seat embossing for a 48.
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: pd on May 20, 2022, 04:13:03 PM: True , some folks were deprived of Simplexs . Too bad for them .

My '57 still has the original tires , too .
I don't ride it much , so I don't worry about them .

Pete . :)
Title: Re: Hi from BC Canada
Post by: kartjockey on May 28, 2022, 04:51:55 AM: Scotty, here are a couple of other Deluxes. I have seen Deluxes with both high and low motor numbers. I think the one with the saddle bags was in the 4000s.