General Category => Other Things Simplex => Topic started by: Ricks on June 20, 2018, 06:19:19 AM
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Who's coming?
I'm in!
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I'm in too! Plan to be ready to roll Sunday night. Then leave out and get there sometime Monday afternoon.
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Be there Tuesday.
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Be there Tuesday.
You and Mike bringing any scooters?
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Herb Weeks and I are coming! Mike
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Herb Weeks and I are coming! Mike
Hey Mike, have you spoken with Bonb Legron recently? If so, how is he doing?
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Anxious to see you again Mike! You will have to introduce me to Herb. Not sure if I met him or not. Should have a tent up on the hill and hopefully a Simplex banner across the front of it too!
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I got my new club card and camp pass yesterday. If any one doesn't have theirs already be sure to send for it no later than June 29.
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Well I'm planning on being there and I hope to get my brakes figured out by then. I should be there by Monday afternoon or late evening.
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Be glad to see all of you again!
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Well I'm planning on being there and I hope to get my brakes figured out by then. I should be there by Monday afternoon or late evening.
Reese, did you ever get the compact done?
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Rick, I have not talked talked with Bob in a long while, but I am planning to call Earnie Butler tomorrow. He will know the latest about Bob!
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https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10216774488776576&set=pb.1293423604.-2207520000.1529717610.&type=3&size=960%2C720
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Mike ,
That link popped the following message up :
"Sorry, this content isn't available right now
The link you followed may have expired, or the page may only be visible to an audience you're not in."
I'll try again a bit later and see what happens .
Pete . :)
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Pete, I thought that I could copy and paste from FB, but that did not work. I will try something else tomorrow. Mike
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1953 Simplex Automatic under construction
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Looking pretty good , Mike .
It's awful shiny , though . LOL
Pete . :)
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Mike, are you bringing it to Portland?
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Rick, I certainly hope so. That is my plan at this moment! Mike
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Rick I am trying to redo all the wrong things the moron screwed up. I am working on putting hydraulic braks on my 56 with the Honda engine on it. It will sure beat trying to push the brakes with that long flimsy rod. Wish me luck.
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Rick I am trying to redo all the wrong things the moron screwed up. I am working on putting hydraulic braks on my 56 with the Honda engine on it. It will sure beat trying to push the brakes with that long flimsy rod. Wish me luck.
Reese ,
Post a few pics of that brake project .
I've been thinking about a disc brake for the front wheel .
Pete . :)
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Rick I am trying to redo all the wrong things the moron screwed up. I am working on putting hydraulic braks on my 56 with the Honda engine on it. It will sure beat trying to push the brakes with that long flimsy rod. Wish me luck.
Reese ,
Post a few pics of that brake project .
I've been thinking about a disc brake for the front wheel .
Pete . :)
Pete, I see no real need for a front brake. The rear is really enough for the way these bikes get ridden. That said, if you want to use a factory style front brake, I could probably provide a front backing plate.
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You might be right , Rick .
I look at the original rear tire on my bike and see it's fairly bald . I have to think that maybe a front brake would aid in the rear tire wearing a bit longer .
The bald rear may have been from a PO repeatedly going too fast and braking hard , skidding , trying to stop in time . Kids ...
Anyway , I know that on more 'modern' bikes the front brake actually does a must higher percentage of the effective braking than the rear .
And , Thanks for the plate offer . If I go that route , I remember to ask . :)
Pete . :)
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Trish and I plan on getting there sometime on Monday.
Not sure which bikes I'm bring yet. Still putting 47 II back together. If I take a couple of days off around the 4th I might it back together. :)
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I have talked with Earnie Butler who says that Bob Legron plans to attend on Friday only. I am looking forward to seeing him!
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I have talked with Earnie Butler who says that Bob Legron plans to attend on Friday only. I am looking forward to seeing him!
Great news! I didn’t think we would see Bob there again.
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That's good news. Bob is a wealth of knowledge. He's probably forgot more than we will ever learn. Except from people like him. I love story time.
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I sure hope some of you guys take some pictures and post them here , so we less fortunates get an idea . ;)
Pete . :)
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I'll be there...I'd pull my small camper in but I know there will be no power available...so maybe a campground again down the road.
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I'll be there...I'd pull my small camper in but I know there will be no power available...so maybe a campground again down the road.
Did you ever get anywhere on your trucks?
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Not really...and my garage was broken into and a Whizzer stolen in January...I've since blocked the overhead door with a wall...moving it to the yard side of the building , so even the garage isn't done...I did acquire an Albion trans for the trike though..quite the unit.
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Rick...what day do you guys pull in there?
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Rick...what day do you guys pull in there?
Late Monday.
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Herb Weeks and I will be headed up on Wednesday, July 25th. Mike
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Well gents! It's the week before the week!! I took today off to get a few things ready for Portland. Throttle on the S2 took a little ding and had to remove it and straighten it up. After that I went ahead and loaded the bikes up. Also went down to the graphics shop here to check on club stickers for the trailer( had a left and right made plus had the whizzer and Cushman removed out of the center and put a Simplex in their place-will see if anyone notices!) and the Simplex banner for at the camp site. Not sure how it will turn out but I will know more tomorrow! Picked up some 'Secret sauce' to make everything smell good. Plus it's leaded and the S2 likes that. It's all for the fun of it! Buckle up boys...it won't be long now!!
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Tom ,
You better paint that can red , so no one will know . LOL
Pete . :)
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I love the smell of that VP gas!
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I love the smell of that VP gas!
Drag strip ... ;D
Pete . :)
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I love the smell of that VP gas!
In the morning! :-)
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The 26th...noonish I'll be there...bringing my tiny camper ..72 compact jr. Can't do the tent thing again after last years storms.
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So far....So good! If the forecast hold it looks like perfect weather!
https://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?lat=40.4361&lon=-84.9779#.W1C5wPZFyas
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For the life of the party , I hope you're right , Tom .
This forecast doesn't look real good for you guys , but ???
https://www.wunderground.com/forecast/us/in/portland/40.44%2C-84.98?cm_ven=localwx_10day
Pete . :)
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Well it's a lot better than what I'm going to be leaving later today. We are getting triple digits for the next few days and no signs of rain. I'm sweating just thinking about how hot it is.
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We have the same here , Reese .
Travel safe . I'd like to see you and the rest of the guys next summer when I can be there .
Pete . :)
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I am getting ready to go. I’ll be running around in a purple cushman lobster for a while.
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Well I've got good news and some not so good news. I'm currently north of Kansas City Missouri and the weather is better than the 113 degs I drove through. I brought the bike that was in several pieces. I planned to put it together today and test the hydraulic brakes but I'm not at my shop so I can't fix the unseen roadblocks today. I guess I'm walking again this year. :'( :'( :'(
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I never got my membership card even though “they” say that it was sent. 10 years or so ago, the last time i belonged, they would have a list at the gate of members. Do they still do that?
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Hey Reese ,
Maybe you can put it together once there ? Can't think of a better congregation of knowledge on the subject .
Good luck , I hope you get it sussed .
Razerface ,
Not sure if they keep a list at the gate or not .
Last time I was there , I just paid the membership fee at the gate and had no problems .
Pete . :)
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Looks like you guys are gonna have a decent week for a change . 70s & 80s with some clouds .
They took all the rain out , but for the Sundays .
Have fun . Wish I could be there .
Pete . :)
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Looks like you guys are gonna have a decent week for a change . 70s & 80s with some clouds .
They took all the rain out , but for the Sundays .
Have fun . Wish I could be there .
Pete . :)
I don't think the weather has been all that bad in the 7 years I have gone with the exception of the one rainy year. I sort of expect it to be high 80's, low 90's in Indiana in July!
Razerface, I seem to remember them having a roster at the gate they can cross reference you on.
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Honestly , I have only one year of experience = much rain that time and lots of mud . Other than that I only see what folks post .
Pete . :)
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Honestly , I have only one year of experience = much rain that time and lots of mud . Other than that I only see what folks post .
Pete . :)
Pete, if you show up and it rains like that again, we will not allow you back ever again! LOL
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I wouldn't hold it against you . ;)That was the definition of hard rain and not just a little , either .
I won't forget the site of seeing rigs having to pulled out by tractor . :(
Still , I had a good time .
Pete . :)
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High and dry on the hill!!
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High and dry on the hill!!
Tom, it looks like we are in for some of the best weather we have ever had at the meet! How does the new awning look?
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Post a pic or two of that awning and site .Please .
Pete . :)
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Us guys here on the “Hill” are having a great time! The weather has been spectacular, there is a lot of people here, and the meet officially opens this morning. If you are here in Portland, come visit with us.
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It was good to see the guys again this year. I think I speak for all us that were there that the weather was the best it has ever been. It was 60's early in the morning to a high of about 80 in the late afternoon! We had 1 rain that lasted about 5 minutes and was just enough to knock down some of the dust.
I sold my latest restored 1955, but also bought many parts. I will have the quarter ton truck finished for next year. I will be on the lookout for a 1953-1954 frame and forks, as I have just about everything to build another!
Here is a picture of the goodies I bought this year.
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Let's hope that next year is as nice , weather wise .;)
Looks like a decent 'haul' , Rick .
Did you happen to take any pictures ?
Pete . :)
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Did you happen to take any pictures ?
Pete . :)
I did Pete, but it may take a few days for me to catch up with some stuff around the house before I can post any.
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I guess we can wait . :( LOL
Good you found time to take them though . ;)
Pete . :)
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Darren Chafin just posted this on Facebook :
Next years dates are July 24th through the 28th 2019!
Pete . :)
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Darren Chafin just posted this om Facebook :
Next years dates are July 24th through the 28th 2019!
Pete . :)
Pete, remember, those are the official dates. Plan on getting there a day or two earlier, as that is when the deals are bought. Every year around friday night to Saturday morning the place thins out significantly, and by Sunday it is a ghost town. That's the problem with putting a bike in the show, you need to stay until late sunday until it's over, with not many people around.
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Yup . That's how I remember it happening a few years ago , too .
Pete . :)
Something to help us remember :
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Hope all had a great time of fellowship at Portland & a safe journey home. Rick C.
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After such a wonderful time at VMBC meet (largely thanks to Rick and Wayne), I returned home and learned that Charlie Eakin died a few days ago. Such a wonderful and friendly guy!! Here is his obit: Mike
Charles A. "Charlie" Eakin
1922-2018
Diamondhead
Charles A. Eakin (Charlie), age 95 of Diamondhead, died peacefully on July 22, 2018.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Ethel Eakin of New Orleans; his loving wife, Jean Eakin; his devoted daughter, Suzanne Eakin Vilemont Bruce; and his brother and best friend, Morrie Eakin.
He is survived by his son, Charles W. Eakin II (Jenneane) of Biloxi; grandson, Charles W. Eakin III (Kristie) of Dallas, Texas; granddaughters, Andrea Vilemont Moreau (David) of Pass Christian, and Ashley Vilemont McFadden of Slidell; and great-grandchildren, Eli Kolidas, Andrew Moreau, and Evelyn McFadden, all of Pass Christian. He is also survived by his dear caregivers, Rose Foss and Willie Ellis.
Charlie was born in New Orleans on November 22, 1922, graduated Alcee Fortier High School in 1939, and Louisiana State University with a BS in Industrial Education in 1943. His military career in the US Navy began in September, 1943, attending the 4th midshipman class at Notre Dame and commissioned as an ensign in January, 1944. He spent his entire active duty as an engineering officer and later as a commanding officer of an amphibious assault ship, LSM 231, in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater until his release from active duty in September, 1945. He remained active in the Naval Reserve, retiring in 1982 with the rank of commander.
Following the War, in his civilian career, he joined the New Orleans District Corps of Engineers as a mechanical engineer in 1948 through 1962. In 1962, he became employed by NASA at the Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans as a construction management engineer with the Space Shuttle Task Group. Throughout his civilian and military career, Charlie received many awards, certificates of commendation and appreciation, tributes, and honors, including the Key to the City from Mayor Ernst Dutch Morial.
In retirement, Charlie and his wife moved to a beautiful home he designed and built in Diamondhead, Mississippi, a favorite getaway from the city where they'd had a condo since 1970. Among Charlie's many hobbies were vintage gun collecting, coin collecting, and restoring vintage motorcycles and cars along with his brother, Morrie. Charlie also enjoyed flying with his brother and traveling the world with his wife. He also loved John Wayne movies. Charlie had the respect and friendship of everyone who knew him. He was good-natured, kind-hearted, generous, an animal lover, and had a great sense of humor. He will be missed.
Visitation will be at the RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, 11280 Three Rivers Road, Gulfport, Mississippi from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM, on Thursday, August 2, 2018, with interment to follow immediately at the Biloxi National Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to the SPCA of Diamondhead, PO Box 6481, Diamondhead, MS.
An online obituary may be viewed and condolences and photos shared at www.riemannfamily.com