New 1955 Simplex Auto

[Ricks]

Nice polish job , for sure .

Any type of coating applied ?

Pete .

No coating, just a little wax.

[pd]

OK . I think that a wax job is likely the least labor intensive approach to keeping that shine nice .
I know guys that have done a clear coat , only to have to redo the whole job a couple years later , due to yellowing .

Heck , even if you did have to redo , that little flat plate probably would be done before your cup of coffee got cold .

Pete .

[pd]

 Rick ,

You guys getting all that snow has me wondering if Simplex snow tires would be appropriate ? LOL

Pete .

[Ricks]

I have been working on this when I can.  I built a muffler, welded and straightened the fenders and gas tank.  I test fitted the parts and all looks good.

I also installed the new rear brake shoes I got from KartJockey.  They are really nice, as Tom takes the time to add shims to get full contact. Thanks Tom!

Here's some pictures.

[pd]

Looking good Rick .

I really miss having a place to work on my bikes .

Pete .

[ndian22]

Really making progress Rick & looks great! Rick C.

[Bob53]

This will make a sweet ride for Portland.

[Ricks]

Thanks guys!  Rick C, you coming to Portland this year?  Bob, how about you and Mike?

[Bob53]

After last year I'm thinking this will now be a yearly event. Super cool. Had a great time. I don't see how anyone could not have a good time around friends and vintage bikes. Portland is something everyone should experience.

[ndian22]

Rick most of my business obligations are centered in the late Spring and Summer months so vacations in that time frame are quite difficult to justify. I know it would be a blast and one day I may figure out a way to completely retire...if I last that long.   Rick C.

[Ricks]

I am making progress!  I have a lot of the bike put together. I am hoping to get the tins at least in primer this week, as the weather looks to be conducive to painting. I am running out of time, only 2 months to go before Portland!

I have the muffler out at the coaters,  but he has been very slow!  I should have it back this week.

[pd]

Starting to look like something .

I wanna know where you got that invisible front fender . LOL

Pete .

[ndian22]

I'm a fan of before and after photos, so I returned to your first post...remarkable transformation to date. Rick C.

[Ricks]

Starting to look like something .

I wanna know where you got that invisible front fender . LOL

Pete .

Invisible front fenders are all over eBay, just have to be willing to pony up the cash!

The fenders were pretty mangled, but some time in the english wheel and some hammer and dolly time, and they are straight.  I welded a few holes in them, and it just took a very slight skim coat of filler to get them good to go.  I am planning on putting them in primer tomorrow, and then we will see how they look.

[kartjockey]

The Long Island Medium lady told me you got this!