Looks like a genuine Type 82 "bucket car".

Will

Paul; I'm excited that you are getting that kind of performance from your conversion set-up and hoping I will get similar with mine. I also understand your concern with the bicycle tires. The rim you pictured is what I call a bicycle rim; this is the same as on the "H" I restored in the '70's. I thought this bike was a '47. I have a '40's bike with the wider, more rectangular cross section rims, but still not the 2". I believe all three rims will accept the same tires; I got my Coker tires from Summit Racing; they are a little expensive but no where near what most vintage tires cost; less than $300. tires, tubes and rim strips ; free shipping. These are nice looking tires, even though made in Viet Nam. I had been told the Coker tires had a speed rating and DOT approval , but I see no evidence of either; they are not marked as such. I did quiet a bit of research looking for a cheaper alternative with no luck. It looks like either bicycle or Coker.

Will   

I believe this is a '49. Mostly complete except engine; very restorable; tank needs cleaning, no rust out; rims solid, one extra front wheel; good frame and fork; original parts to the bike;  a good project bike. $950.00.  Location, central Texas

will@cctc.net

Will

After reviewing the Simplex model year differences; looks like the year is "Jan '45 thru Sep. '47" rather than 1949.