« previous next »
Pages: [1]   Go Down

Author Topic: Ebay truck  (Read 1669 times)

kartjockey

  • Global Moderator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 1647
    • View Profile
    • Email
Ebay truck
« on: May 03, 2014, 12:52:29 PM »
Logged

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3608
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #1 on: May 03, 2014, 01:31:59 PM »
Quote from: kartjockey on May 03, 2014, 12:52:29 PM

Do we know this guy?  Seems to be knowledgeable about Simplexes. Are those production numbers accurate?


 http://www.ebay.com/itm/Other-Makes-SIMPLEX-SERVI-CYCLE-1956-simplex-servi-cycle-quarter-ton-truck-3-wheel-servicycle-servi-/251520925500?forcerrptr=true&hash=item3a8fd0bf3c&item=251520925500&pt=US_motorcycles

I have a feeling that could be Pat Williams, the guy that used to run the old Simplex site, but this is just a guess. 

As for the production numbers, Gary Wollard stated in his book he did not think there was more than 100 built.  I don't think that is accurate, because if that were the case, about half of them are still around!  I'd bet closer to 200 trucks were built.

BTW, I think that is a good buy at $4000.
Logged
Rick

Vince

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 89
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #2 on: May 03, 2014, 02:21:01 PM »
I agree with you, I think $4,000 isn't a bad price for it. I wonder what kind of condition his other truck is in as he indicated he would be listing that one for a lesser amount. This one seems to be in pretty good restorable condition.

Vince
Logged

Vince

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 89
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #3 on: May 03, 2014, 02:53:01 PM »
I noticed on this truck the brake is located on the left hand side, that's different from the truck I purchased from Bill E. Did Simplex make these with both right and left hand brakes? That seems kinda strange.

Vince
Logged

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3608
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #4 on: May 03, 2014, 02:57:57 PM »
I noticed that also.  First time I have seen that.  Maybe it was built for a one legged guy?
Logged
Rick

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3608
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #5 on: May 03, 2014, 04:32:04 PM »
Well, that didn't last long!  I hope the new owner gets on here and posts some pictures and info.
Logged
Rick

Vince

  • Jr. Member
  • **
  • Posts: 89
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2014, 05:20:07 PM »
Yea that was quick, I figured at that price it wouldn't last long.

Vince
Logged

relic

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 146
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #7 on: May 03, 2014, 09:01:42 PM »
Darn! I missed that! i look on Ebay every day! ugh!.. Im ready to take on another project...Id love to do a truck if anyone knows about one?
Logged
The bitterness of poor quality, lingers long after the sweetness of low cost!

relic

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 146
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #8 on: May 04, 2014, 08:28:29 AM »
I messaged the guy that sold it and he had another that he was gonna list but who ever bought that one bought the second one too! Damn!
Logged
The bitterness of poor quality, lingers long after the sweetness of low cost!

Ricks

  • Administrator
  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 3608
  • 1953 Automatic
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #9 on: May 04, 2014, 09:29:17 AM »
Quote from: relic on May 04, 2014, 08:28:29 AM
I messaged the guy that sold it and he had another that he was gonna list but who ever bought that one bought the second one too! Damn!

Was it Pat Williams?
Logged
Rick

relic

  • Full Member
  • ***
  • Posts: 146
    • View Profile
    • Email
Re: Ebay truck
« Reply #10 on: May 04, 2014, 09:35:39 AM »
I didn't ask his name?
Logged
The bitterness of poor quality, lingers long after the sweetness of low cost!
Pages: [1]   Go Up
« previous next »