The Chopper Compendium

This is the Restoration of a 1948 Simplex Servi-Cycle.These were American Bikes built from 35-64 + or -.I've had this Bike stored in Boxes for Years.As far as I remember it's like 98% there,so it will be pretty much just cleaning things up & Paint.The Engine will be rebuilt...it's a 2stroke.I think 125cc's....I've been working on the Frame for a couple of Weeks on & off.It's primed & ready for Paint

I think I like that curve by tree ALOT!

Thanks for sharing this

After hearing the OL bitch for like 3 Days about the smell of Paint in the Garage after priming the Frame,I figured it'd be best for everyone in the House to wait on a nice Day so I could do it Outside.Well Today was that Day (Hard to believe it was around 70 here Today).Got the Color on just in time. Started to Rain after I finished.I'll have to get better Pics so the true Color shows.It looks a little minty Green,but it's actually Cream.

I didn,t get Pics of the before on some of the Parts but this Pic shows what the general condition of the Bike was like.As crusty as it is,the Brake Shoes look pretty new.The Springer is PCed,just waiting on some flat Black to do the Springs & I can put the Front End on.

Cool, you're rebuilding something most people would have thrown away. or used for yard art.
Nice...

railroad bob wrote:Cool, you're rebuilding something most people would have thrown away. or used for yard art.
Nice...

+1^^^^^^what he said!

Got the Springs PCed & put the Frontend together.Also PCed the Seat Pan,unfortunately the Leather on the Seat was so worn & brittle that it beyond use.I plan on just leaving the seat as is for now.Hopefully I'll find some extra Cash one of these Days to send it out & get covered.

seat looks pretty cool just like that.

A couple more Tidbits were shot &put on Today.The Handle Bars ,Head Light Bucket & Rear Brake Drum.

Thats beautiful man...

Been busy with this & that not much Time for fun Shit.I have been doing a little bit of work, got the Tank & front Fender done.Tank still needs to be sealed yet.I'm working on the front Rim & Hub now.Everything is pitted so bad,I switched from Powder Coating to Paint, cause at $40.00 a Can for Hi Temp Lab Metal,it's gonna be much cheaper for me to prep for Paint.

Wheel is Laced & threw it up to see.I was planning to do the Rim,Hub,& Spokes all flat Black.After seeing it on,I think it's gonna need a little contrast.I have to take it apart & paint the Rim & Hub....I'll leave the Spokes Stainless...I might Scotch Brite them to a satin finish.I'll have to see how I feel about the White Walls after both are mounted.To give you an Idea how pitted the Rim was.

nice

kudos to ya for bringing that back to life! wish more people would do this.

i'd never even heard of those, but glad i have now. can't wait to see what ya do with it.

take care,
-dan

Thanks Guys...It's fun watching this come back to Life little by little.Here's the Rim painted Black.I decided on Gloss.Has to come apart 1 more time to buff out the Clear Coat.