1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin (Project)

1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-03-16 001 The objective: a completed 1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin.
The objective: a completed 1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2023-11-12 9369 The
The "basket case" pile of parts as they arrived in November 2023 as purchased on eBay.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2023-11-12 9373 Grand nephew Ryker Shappy (left) standing with Dick Shappy in front of the 1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin project. Note the frame, gas tank, and...
Grand nephew Ryker Shappy (left) standing with Dick Shappy in front of the 1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin project. Note the frame, gas tank, and fenders in the foreground.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-03-16 0068 Left side view of newly painted frame.
Left side view of newly painted frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-03-16 0071 Right side view of newly painted frame.
Right side view of newly painted frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-03-16 0069 The frame has been restored to perfection and the assembly will now proceed.
The frame has been restored to perfection and the assembly will now proceed.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-04-01 0112 We have begun adding the pin striping to the frame.
We have begun adding the pin striping to the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-04-01 0113 We have begun adding the pin striping to the frame.
We have begun adding the pin striping to the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-04-01 0116 We have begun adding the pin striping to the frame.
We have begun adding the pin striping to the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-05-03 0354 Restored gas tank with painted logo and pinstripe (left side).
Restored gas tank with painted logo and pinstripe (left side).
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-05-03 0356 Restored gas tank with painted logo and pinstripe (right side).
Restored gas tank with painted logo and pinstripe (right side).
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-05-03 0357 Front and rear fenders and front forks painted and pinstriped.
Front and rear fenders and front forks painted and pinstriped.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-05-03 0358 1917 Engine before rebuild.
1917 Engine before rebuild.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-05-03 0366 Engine displaying matching numbers on both belly pan cases.
Engine displaying matching numbers on both belly pan cases.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-05-03 0367 Matching numbers
Matching numbers "70807" displayed on the case and both jugs.
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