This is the bike Dick went to California to buy but was outbid on. He has recently purchased a "basket case" version of the same bike, and plans to make it even better than the one pictured.
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This is the bike Dick went to California to buy but was outbid on. He has recently purchased a "basket case" version of the same bike, and plans to make it even better than the one pictured.
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6 HP IOE Atmospheric Intake Mechanical Exhaust Valve Direct Belt Drive With Eclipse Clutch Sprung Girder Front Fork Coil Spring Swing Arm Rear Frame
Parts shown in photos are frame, front forks, gas tank, front and rear wheels, seat, handle bars, and front and rear fenders, exhaust with muffler, front and rear hubs plus miscellaneous parts.
Parts shown in photos are frame, front forks, gas tank, front and rear wheels, seat, handle bars, and front and rear fenders, exhaust with muffler, front and rear hubs plus miscellaneous parts.
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6 HP IOE Atmospheric Intake Mechanical Exhaust Valve Direct Belt Drive With Eclipse Clutch Sprung Girder Front Fork Coil Spring Swing Arm Rear Frame
Parts shown in photos are frame, front forks, gas tank, front and rear wheels, seat, handle bars, and front and rear fenders, exhaust with muffler, front and rear hubs plus miscellaneous parts.
Parts shown in photos are frame, front forks, gas tank, front and rear wheels, seat, handle bars, and front and rear fenders, exhaust with muffler, front and rear hubs plus miscellaneous parts.
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Engine and clutch with the very rare Heikert carburetor (the cylinder heads have already been removed and are being repaired for minor fin damage).
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Repaired and replated.
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Many small parts back from nickel plating shop.
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Complete and rare exhaust system miraculously was included with the project "basket" of parts. (before)
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Exhaust system replated and assembled. (after)
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Very rare rear hub and sprocket. (before)
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Rear hub and sprocket. (after)
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Gas tank after being glass bead blasted. Ready for paint.
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Newly painted loop frame, front forks, and rear stand ready for the engine,wheels, and gas tank.
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All the fork hardware has been replated and returned to the project.
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Restored handlebars and hand grips attached.
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Troxel seat has been prepared and awaits leather.
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Painted gas tank and brackets attached to frame.
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New nickel plated gas tank fixtures add to the beauty of the tank.
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A local sign maker took an impression of the original "The Flying Merkel" off the tank before sandblasting and reproducing the decals.
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Front forks complete with new nickel plated parts and decal.
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