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Other Things Simplex / Re: All about Simplex!
« on: May 28, 2016, 12:34:05 PM »
I was at the Home Depot when it was there. It was an old Winn Dixie grocery store that they turned in to a make shift store after Katrina to get that area up and running again. I walked around the back half of the building and could tell the concrete was very old and the loading docks as well. I always wondered if that was part of the old building. There was an old I beam in the back of the store  I recalled seeing in a picture of a Simplex catalog where the guy was assembling and wondered if I was standing in the same area. The oak trees in the front of the building are still there that's about all that remains.

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Other Things Simplex / The next time you are in New Orleans
« on: September 12, 2014, 07:26:07 AM »
Go to the Tulane University library and check out the simplex collection there. It is free and open to the public. It is from Gary Wollards collection donated to the library by his family. It has a collection of advertisements, documents and blueprints. As I was viewing the blueprints I thought to myself that Treen himself had this in his hand and gave the approval for the part to be manufactured, it was pretty cool. Lots of cool history so the next time you visit I would highly recommend you check it out.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: WTB wire clip
« on: June 01, 2014, 03:07:50 PM »
Still in need of this clip HELP!!!!

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Buy, Sell, Trade / WTB wire clip
« on: May 13, 2014, 09:16:36 PM »
Hello everyone I have a 52' Simplex and I need the clip which holds the taillight wire on the fender brace. I only need one to complete my bike. PM me if you have one you are looking to part with. Thanks!

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: brake pedal pad
« on: May 11, 2014, 08:15:44 AM »
Wayne has them I ordered one from him about 4 months ago. I think he charged about $15.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / Re: 1953 Simplex Automatic for sale with extra parts
« on: March 25, 2014, 08:07:20 AM »
Reggie, I sent you a PM check your inbox.

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Other Things Simplex / Re: Simplex Building
« on: February 03, 2014, 06:58:51 PM »
Here is what the Simplex building looked like on North Carrolton before it became the factory.
http://cdm16313.contentdm.oclc.org/cdm/ref/collection/CLF/id/201

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Other Things Simplex / Re: Where is everyone from?
« on: November 28, 2013, 07:43:17 AM »
New Orleans,La.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / What is this guy smoking cause I want some
« on: October 29, 2013, 03:16:45 PM »
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Harley-Davidson-Servi-Simplex-Cycle-1935-1940-99-Complete-Orginal-/291005842537?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43c14cc469&vxp=mtr

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: choke cable
« on: October 29, 2013, 03:09:34 PM »
Did this repair today it worked and it's as good as new. We should start a tech section for such repairs.

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: choke cable
« on: October 28, 2013, 07:40:07 PM »
Perfect, thanks for the info that's exactly what I will do. I know Wayne probably sells the cable new but I like to keep it original as much as possible.

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / choke cable
« on: October 28, 2013, 04:23:55 PM »
Anyone ever do a repair to a choke cable before? My cable was cut short by the previous owner to fit an aftermarket carb and now that I have the correct carb it is too short. The cable goes in to the shaft and it looks to be crimped in it.

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Buy, Sell, Trade / WIRE CLIP
« on: October 23, 2013, 05:19:11 PM »
I need the clip that mounts to the rear fender brace for the taillight wire. I only need one, if you have it p.m. me. I checked with Wayne he doesn't have any. Thanks!

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Gas Tank Sealer
« on: August 23, 2013, 09:10:57 AM »
I have used Caswell and I have to say it is awesome stuff. I used Redcoat and it failed probably due to the ethanol in todays fuels. I flushed out the redcoat and put the Caswell in and have had no issues with the tank since. This stuff will even fill pinholes in the tank. I know a guy that builds custom tanks and this is the only stuff he uses. Just my two cents.

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Frame, Tank, Seat, Controls, Etc / Re: Marker light
« on: August 18, 2013, 09:28:34 PM »
It has a single wire coming out of the bottom but I don't see how it could have been wired up. I will post a pic.

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