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rickyd

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« on: August 04, 2016, 01:53:24 PM »
Hello from the Ozarks, rickyd or Rick Cantrell here. Been collecting bicycles for several years and ran onto this Simplex the other day in an old chicken house with some bikes. I've been lurking here reading and absorbing. Today I finally got together with the owner and alas he cannot find the motor. I have frame in my possession and will attempt to free up some stuck items and hope he finds motor. He believes it to be late 40s as do I after reading here. Learned opinions are very welcome as I know nothing about these machines. If he cannot find it I may look for another or go the Honda route, or sell it. Nothing definite now. Once again hello, and thanks for allowing me in. Rick
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« Reply #1 on: August 04, 2016, 02:23:50 PM »
Welcome rickyd . :)

Looks like it might be a good start for a project .

Pete . :)
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« Reply #2 on: August 04, 2016, 04:38:24 PM »
That is an awesome ride!
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« Reply #3 on: August 04, 2016, 06:45:17 PM »
Very cool!

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« Reply #4 on: August 04, 2016, 07:45:27 PM »
Hello Rick . Good find . Have fun with the build .
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Mike Sal

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« Reply #5 on: August 04, 2016, 07:59:00 PM »
It would be great if the guy can find the motor....there is so many of the other parts present, it would nice to see it restored. 

What kinds of bikes do you collect?  Many with mechanical brakes?
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« Reply #6 on: August 04, 2016, 08:16:21 PM »
Collect and ride balloon tire bikes, love the ones from the thirties, Colson, Shelby, etc. If you mean front hub drum brakes I have none of those. Own one kinda rare internal disc brake front hub, lots of different types of rear hubs and parts if you need something. Calling it a night here. Thanks for welcome. Rick
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« Reply #7 on: August 05, 2016, 06:47:36 AM »
Welcome Rick, You'll find this site is a wealth of information and this is a great bunch of people. I'm in Oklahoma. Glad to have someone else in the southern part. Bob
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« Reply #8 on: August 05, 2016, 04:57:20 PM »
Looks to be a early 40 to 47. Might be a direct drive. Can't really tell . Can't see lift side of the bike.
Post more pictures. Call Wyane Mahaffey. (256) 353-5552 NIGHTS. He is in Alabama. Great guy. If anyone knows where you can get your hands on a motor, he will.
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« Reply #9 on: August 05, 2016, 07:00:22 PM »
Quote from: cocina_Simplex_47 on August 05, 2016, 04:57:20 PM
Looks to be a early 40 to 47. Might be a direct drive. Can't really tell . Can't see lift side of the bike.
Post more pictures. Call Wyane Mahaffey. (256) 353-5552 NIGHTS. He is in Alabama. Great guy. If anyone knows where you can get your hands on a motor, he will.
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Welcome Dave C . :)

Seems you've been doing some reading .

Pete . :)
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« Reply #10 on: August 12, 2016, 10:08:08 AM »
FOUND THE MOTOR!!!!!!! Happy man here. H1723
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« Reply #11 on: August 12, 2016, 12:35:53 PM »
Looks like it is pretty much all there. You even have the aluminum fly wheel cover. You should really talk to Wayne. He will have the parts that you are missing. I forgot to mention that you need to call him after 7 PM his time if you want to get him in person.
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« Reply #12 on: August 12, 2016, 12:36:58 PM »
Excellent . But , what is that small gear and shaft next to the flywheel ?

Pete . :)
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« Reply #13 on: August 12, 2016, 02:27:48 PM »
I think shaft with gear got dropped in box as I see no use for it in motor but will not discard until I determine that. Rick
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« Reply #14 on: August 12, 2016, 03:08:17 PM »
Might make a decent paper weight . It's likely a very valuable antiquity . ;)

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