Up date 7 /21 1951 Spiegal Airman Safety cycle Briggs Stratton bike Frame

[tanksalot]

I'm not sure what direction this is going to be built in ?? .I got the frame because after finding the Lawn mower In the photos. I was going to add a motor plate to a bike frame Now I have to add a bike crank to this frame to bring this to moped status .. I like this idea better . This is made to work with Bicycle / moped parts so theres a lot of parts options . Also this frame has 90% of the paint removed the rust on the frame is just from sitting bare & its just really light flash rust. I was concerned about the fork size ( I assumed it was larger than a bicycle fork I was correct But I think I can make this OCC fork work just fine if I cant find something older that works better ) Ideally I really would like to keep as Many Late 1940s to early 1950s bicycle parts on this as possible ( This is made to take 24 inch wheels ) .. I'm open to ideas or suggestions ..
One thing I was supprised about is this is fairly light weight & strong looking ..

 

[outsider13]

How cool, a Lawnmower rigid frame Bobber.....I see a up swept Fish tail exhaust pipe, Z bars, solo seat- P pad combo...O k ..I'm getting a little over board I'll return to my seat..

 

[American Vintage Bicycle Supply]

that frame reminds me of a simplex.

 

[Bri-in-RI]

that frame reminds me of a simplex.

It is a Simplex. Tom had been trying to describe this thing to me for a few days and I had no idea what he was talking about until I saw the pictures. Simplex must have sold some under the name Airman through the Spiegel catalog back in the day. Last year I passed on a complete rough but running Simplex for $1000...should have snagged it up :banghead:

 

[texasbigjon]

that thing has some wicked potential! looks like room out back for some serious rubber too.

 

[Mark Davo]

Tanksalot is correct. Definitely a Safticycle frame. Here's a link, which also has a partially restored Airman in "Bikes for sale"
http://mikeybike.com/commando.html

 

[Mark Davo]

Partial correct fork just showed up on the CABE.
http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?59571-Oddball-fork

 

[tanksalot]

Partial correct fork just showed up on the CABE.
http://thecabe.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?59571-Oddball-fork

I noticed that & thank you for telling me. I sent a pm over there but I have yet to hear back ...

 

[kingfish254]

That frame is too cool. Can't wait to see how you build it out.
I love this pic from mikeybike site

 

[kingfish254]

Here is a video that describes the difference between a safticycle and the airman

 

[tanksalot]

Progress.

5+Hours of Sanding uagh. & the Tank still needs more work.

Finding the Tank & the badge & frame seperately is a small miracle.

 

[tanksalot]

Motor ? This is bigger than I would like to use but its a small light motor & is nos. Id consider trading the motor for a 3 1/2 hp in perfect working order with kick or electric start . The motor I have is a 5 hp & with a OHC & was around $400 ish when new .I even have the original box.

 

[tanksalot]

But the motor fits really well . (This is before sanding & painting the frame.)

Kingfish or Steve if you see this post please move this thread to the build section if you can do so with out deleting/losing the thread.
Thanks

 

[Jarod24]

This is looking awesome, good luck with the rest of you build.

 

[horsefarmer]

Did you find an original fork?

 

[tanksalot]

Did you find an original fork?

No , Luck on the original fork but I have a interesting solution for the fork in the mean time . If any one sees a original fork or a original rear wheel Id be interested.
Thanks .