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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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-06-16 0571 Dick Shappy showing Ryker a few of the Reading Standard parts that were brought back from Oley, Pennsylvania.
Dick Shappy showing Ryker a few of the Reading Standard parts that were brought back from Oley, Pennsylvania.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-06-16 0566 Ryker checking the nickel plated shift gate on newly installed gas tank.
Ryker checking the nickel plated shift gate on newly installed gas tank.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-06-16 0565 Ryker inspecting newly painted parts.
Ryker inspecting newly painted parts.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-06-16 0567 Nickel plated seat bracket and spring assembly in place.
Nickel plated seat bracket and spring assembly in place.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-06-28 0632 This image displays the complete double fork assembly in place. One can not appreciate the amount of effort and preparation that was involved in the work...
This image displays the complete double fork assembly in place. One can not appreciate the amount of effort and preparation that was involved in the work performed here.
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