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an other kind of simplex
« on: October 04, 2012, 06:43:34 PM »
thought ya all might like to see another simplex that alot of people dont know about. simplex started making karts in late 50s, early 60s.
iam restoring this one. itll have 2 west bend engines on it. ill be run at vintage kart meets
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Re: an other kind of simplex
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2012, 06:45:07 PM »
1960 challenger 4
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Re: an other kind of simplex
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2012, 06:46:33 PM »
simplex had a good race history
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Re: an other kind of simplex
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2012, 06:50:13 PM »
Bill, cool stuff!  I love that gas tank on the back of the seat.  Looks like a late model fuel filler from the bikes on it.  Is it possibly half a sevi-cycle tank standing on end?
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Re: an other kind of simplex
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2012, 06:54:09 PM »
you are 100 per cent right   they used half a tank for the kart tanks
even the brakes are the same