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Off Topic / Re: Home plating
« Last post by pd on March 19, 2024, 04:10:29 AM »
 That does seem to turn trash into treasures .
That fuel tube ... 8)
I'll have to remember that .

Pete . :)
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Off Topic / Re: Home plating
« Last post by kartjockey on March 18, 2024, 03:26:59 PM »
I abandoned the kit I bought from Eastwood.  Although it would plate its performance was mediocre at best.  I bought a kit from Caswell.  Holy cow!  This kit makes a novice a success.  It was so nice to be able to plate my parts on demand.  The place in Flint, MI was great and willing but as little parts kept popping up, I needed an alternative.  Having this eliminates the need to go searching for a shiny replacement. And you know the part will fit.   It is great!

The more a part is prepped the better the outcome.  Most of the time I just bead blast each item and they will come out shiny.  Recently while making the early dummy grips, I made one for myself also.  Before I installed the rubber grip on it I polished each end in the lathe and then plated it.  Not chrome for sure but I could certainly see myself in it.


 
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Chrome will get me home!
« Last post by kartjockey on March 18, 2024, 02:54:46 PM »
Reckon Plating
Ft. Wayne, Indiana

260-744-4339

they are very professional and package very well for the return trip.  They ask that you send a list of items with the parts.  i always take pics too.  I have used them a few times now.
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Chrome will get me home!
« Last post by Reggie LeGros on March 18, 2024, 02:32:46 PM »
where did you get it done?  Down here in Louisiana I can't find a decent chroming co.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by pd on March 18, 2024, 08:00:31 AM »
 The re-build looks to be coming along nicely , Tom . 8)
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on March 18, 2024, 07:11:58 AM »
Pics of the glide prior to installing the engine.  The way I made the assembly stand I couldn't put the front wheel on yet.  After receiving the license registration from Bob Filip I decided to go back to the Ebay seller I had bought from before so as I could have a license plate done to match the numbers.  Correct colors for Michigan 1940.

As I was taking the old cover off of the seat I threw the tacks in a cup. Then when I got the new cover back, I decided to just use them again. The way it was is the way it is!

Proof lights work!  Plus, pics before and after of the generator.
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Restoration Projects / Re: 1940 Serviglide
« Last post by kartjockey on March 18, 2024, 06:29:32 AM »
Here in the first few pictures I tried to show the rotary valve as it rotates.  Shows how the separate hole and slot come in to view.

Next shots are just of block in position.  Looking back I wish I would have mocked the motor up completely along with the rear wheel first.  It would have been easier while constructing everything and not have to worry about not scratching the paint.  All turning out ok but would have helped things.

I tested the spark after assembly.  It jumped .125" gap and appeared like it could have jumped a wider gap than that. I own a meter that reads capacitance.  I checked the condenser that was in the engine when I got it. I compared this to some NOS ones and also to the Wico book.  Seems to me if they are close they work.  I could have used the one this engine had in it but by now I had a NOS one installed and left it.

Last pics  the motor has the throttle rod installed and is ready to test run.
 
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Early grips
« Last post by kartjockey on March 15, 2024, 06:25:28 AM »
PD.  Come to Portland. When everyone goes home we can chat under the tent again!!
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Other Things Simplex / Re: Chrome will get me home!
« Last post by Bob53 on March 13, 2024, 05:34:10 AM »
That's some nice BLING!!  Will definitely stand out in the crowd. Bob
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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: For Sale: Wheel Pulley Clips **CHEAP***
« Last post by Ricks on March 12, 2024, 08:33:46 AM »
SOLD OUT
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