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flathead okie

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« on: February 10, 2013, 11:31:12 AM »
 Hello
Just found this site. I have a Simplex bike I just traded for. It is fairly complete minus engine. I know I will have tons of ?s about aquireing parts, modifications etc. I also will need to know where to find v.i.n., any help appreciated. Thanks
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Re: introdution
« Reply #1 on: February 10, 2013, 11:35:09 AM »
The frame number will be under the neck, if it has one. Frame numbers didn't start until around 1951 or so.  Welcome aboard!
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« Reply #2 on: February 10, 2013, 11:50:00 AM »
Welcome flathead okie . :)

Post a pic or two of your bike .
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« Reply #3 on: February 10, 2013, 12:03:01 PM »
Howdy from down here in Texas where do you hail from.  8)
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« Reply #4 on: February 10, 2013, 12:26:44 PM »
Hey there Flatty!  I'm Tom from Michigan. Are you a flathead buff?  Always loved the flathead.  Tell us....what did you have to trade for your Simplex?
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« Reply #5 on: February 10, 2013, 12:46:57 PM »
Flathead I sent you a PM regarding info for the registry.  Welcome.  Kartjockey is going to feel embarrased if you say you don't know anything about early ford v8's :)

Right now is probably the best time in post-Simplex history that there may be original motors available for restorations.  Hopefully Wayne bought several of the motors that Wollard had horded up & they will be available to those who need them.
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« Reply #6 on: February 10, 2013, 03:15:58 PM »
Well hello everyone.
I'm an Okie from Okmulgee, about 40 mile south of Tulsa. I'm a line supervisor in the plant i work at. I've been there 36 yrs.
Yes I do know a little about flathead V8's and I mean a little. I built a Model A coupe with a flathead V8 and like a dumb..I sold it.
I do have a flathead V8 sittin' in the garage right now, next to a 32 4 banger. I've got 3 projects....err 4 projects now. the Simplex, a 37 Cord replica, a 35 Auburn replica and another  Model A coupe. Yep I'm project poor. I hope to learn something here on the Simplex as I think they are pretty cool lookin. Thanks guys
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« Reply #7 on: February 10, 2013, 03:19:57 PM »
Oh yeah....I traded a runnin 302 w/ Aod to a friend who needed it for a Model T project he has. I had the engine setting in the garage and didn't need it, he knew I wanted the Simplex so...............there ya are.
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« Reply #8 on: February 10, 2013, 03:23:11 PM »
Sounds like a win / win . ;)
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« Reply #9 on: February 10, 2013, 04:02:50 PM »
 A big Florida Hello and Welcome flathead . Nice to see another project poor gearhead . Enjoy the Simplex .
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