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kfsoninlaw1

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What year is my frame?
« on: February 20, 2019, 04:56:36 PM »
I picked up a Simplex without an engine.  I Put an old Briggs WMB on it.  The number on the frame is 07734.  Does anyone know what year this frame is?  Any help is appreciated!
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #1 on: February 21, 2019, 08:06:56 AM »
Welcome . :)

According to our registry and http://www.simplexservi-cycle.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1678.0;attach=10951 , I'd say the frame is most likely from 1954 .

Interesting drive set up . Can you post a few pics with more definition , please ?

Pete . :)
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #2 on: February 21, 2019, 08:18:16 AM »
These should be a better view for you.  Single speed. Tank shift.  This engine is very under-powered (1/2 HP).  I didn't realize the HP rating until it was complete.  I sized the pulley system for a top speed of 17 MPH at 3600 RPM engine speed. 
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #3 on: February 21, 2019, 10:54:12 AM »
Very home grown . I like it . :)

Where is the muffler and what is the chrome container ?

Not that 17 MPH would kill you , but , what do you do for brakes ?

Pete . :)
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #4 on: February 21, 2019, 11:17:40 AM »
If you look closely at the picture of the left side of the bike above, you will see that the factory muffler on the brigs WMB is nothing more than a plug with holes in it screwed into the exhaust port.  The chrome piece is a re-pop tool box meant for an old Harley.  I have attached a couple of pics of the brake system that I installed.  Also, below are links to videos of it running.  Thanks for your interest.  Its for sale if you know anyone who is interested.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U3m_nAqNSEw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E70Up15Z9S8&t=6s     
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #5 on: February 21, 2019, 12:06:45 PM »
According to eBay, it sold.  Did the buyer back out?
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #6 on: February 21, 2019, 12:08:52 PM »
Yep.  Never paid!  Karl
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Re: What year is my frame?
« Reply #7 on: February 21, 2019, 05:01:33 PM »
Quote from: kfsoninlaw1 on February 21, 2019, 12:08:52 PM
Yep.  Never paid!  Karl

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