New 1955 Simplex Auto

[Bob53]

Rick, You've definitely got a handle on how to raise a Simplex from the dead. This will be a sweet putt around the Portland fairgrounds. Bob

[carryall]

I have to agree.  And Tom (aka kartjockey) does do a fantastic job on the rear brake.  It's saved me on at least one occasion!

[Ricks]

Working to get this ready for Portland.  The weather finally cooperated so I could get the tins painted.  I hope to get the bike up from the basement into the garage later this week, and then finish installing these parts.  I am trying to have it up and running by the end of June for the AMCA meet in Rhinebeck.

[ndian22]

Looking really great Rick!

[Bob53]

Looking good! Can't wait to see it at Portland.

[pd]

I really like that brown . Easy on the eyes .
What color stripes , wheels and such ?

I've been tossing around the idea for a few months that when I redo my paint I'd seriously consider a brown 'theme' . But , that won't happen 'til after , if ever , I get the motor running reliably .


Pete .

[Ricks]

It is hard to see in the pictures, but it is actually Simplex maroon. I got  the original paint codes from Paul Treen.  I had to use a psychic to talk to him, but he gave it up! Lol

[pd]

Hmmm , looks pretty brown to me .

But then , you say the outer sidebars of this page are green , too , so

I still like the brown .

Pete .

[kartjockey]

must be on a first name basis with the long island medium!  I really like the maroon. 

[Ricks]

Getting closer!

Pete, does the color look more maroon in this light?

[carryall]

Same maroon I painted my old Honda, back when I was just a young kid.  Can't believe how long ago that was!!!

[pd]

Rick ,

It does look closer to Maroon . I'd still call it a brown , a nice rich brown , but , a brown .
Maybe creeping up on Burgundy ...

This off the web , so ...


Paul ,

Maybe you could do wheelies with those extended fork tubes . About 4" ?

Pete .
 

[carryall]

Couldn't stop do'n wheelies as a youngster.  LOL  The front tire still comes up on occasion on my Kawi.  Boys will be boys

[Ricks]

It's Alive!  Three kicks and it roared to life.  It's always a good feeling to hear it run.  I only let it run for about 10 seconds, as I am waiting on an air filter.  I also have a tail light coming, and then a few small things to tidy up.  I didn't put the fenders on yet either, as I want to pin stripe them before installing. 

[pd]

Excellent . Ya gotta love it when it comes alive .

Wish mine was that easy .

Pete .