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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Simplex Honda GC190 Engine
« Last post by Reggie LeGros on April 04, 2024, 06:01:33 PM »Very nice build. Where did you get the front wheel?
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Simplex Trucks / Re: New 1954 Truck
« Last post by Stevo on April 04, 2024, 02:54:19 PM »Rick
Looks good. I'm studying your design.
Looks good. I'm studying your design.
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Simplexes with Non-Original Engines / Re: Simplex Honda GC190 Engine
« Last post by Stevo on April 04, 2024, 02:45:36 PM »My 45-50 mph GC190 Simplex.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by Bob53 on April 03, 2024, 05:51:19 AM »That looks like some more metal artwork. Nicely done. Bob
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Off Topic / Re: Besides a Simplex..
« Last post by Bob53 on April 03, 2024, 05:47:50 AM »It's true. you can teach an old dog new tricks. That's cool. There sure is a lot of stuff made with Simplex on it. I see a lot of jacks with Simplex on them too. Bob
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Off Topic / Re: Besides a Simplex..
« Last post by pd on April 03, 2024, 05:35:00 AM »Looks a fun project , Tom .
Variety is the spice of life .
Pete .
Variety is the spice of life .
Pete .
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Off Topic / Re: Besides a Simplex..
« Last post by kartjockey on April 02, 2024, 06:31:49 PM »A few more pics.
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Off Topic / Besides a Simplex..
« Last post by kartjockey on April 02, 2024, 06:28:36 PM »,,,I do work on other projects. I had always wanted a pair of drive-in movie speakers just to use as stereo speakers in the garage. I came across this one (says Simplex). I thought I might just give it a good speaker and a long cord. But soon it transpired into this.
I got the Bluetooth receiver but then added the volume control with a built-in amplifier. This project had a lot of fun intricate machine work. Not to mention intricate soldering (15w pin soldering pencil). It can charge off of my phone charger. The sound is clear. It uses a 4.8v battery pack.
The screws were very small. M2X.4 for the switch, 2-56 to mount Bluetooth board and 4-40 screws for the speakers. The mounting board is black plexiglass. The taps were so small that i just used my fingers to twist the taps through the plastic.
I got the Bluetooth receiver but then added the volume control with a built-in amplifier. This project had a lot of fun intricate machine work. Not to mention intricate soldering (15w pin soldering pencil). It can charge off of my phone charger. The sound is clear. It uses a 4.8v battery pack.
The screws were very small. M2X.4 for the switch, 2-56 to mount Bluetooth board and 4-40 screws for the speakers. The mounting board is black plexiglass. The taps were so small that i just used my fingers to twist the taps through the plastic.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on April 02, 2024, 06:05:55 PM »Pic of my replacement condenser strip. Someone 'saved' it long ago. Anything to get going! It measured .010" thick. I used some brass shim stock to make the replacement.
Look at the above picture to see it installed.
Look at the above picture to see it installed.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on April 02, 2024, 05:41:07 PM » Some of the final pieces to be plated. After reading the manual for the Nth time I learned that the front brake adjuster had thumb wheels rather than nuts. These are my version of those!
The spark plug wire clamp had an 80-year-old grommet on there BUT I found some on a marine site that were a match. So, it got a new one.
One more view of the ignition before installing the flywheel.
Lastly, showing my assembly stand. I fired the engine on the same stand. I used the rope starter pulley from my 1949 Firestone outboard as it bolted right on to the three center holes. After that I was able to pull start it as with any engine.
The spark plug wire clamp had an 80-year-old grommet on there BUT I found some on a marine site that were a match. So, it got a new one.
One more view of the ignition before installing the flywheel.
Lastly, showing my assembly stand. I fired the engine on the same stand. I used the rope starter pulley from my 1949 Firestone outboard as it bolted right on to the three center holes. After that I was able to pull start it as with any engine.