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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The original handlebars in place after all the pitting was removed and several coats of copper and nickel plating was completed.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-13 0688
All the seat parts have been located for this very rare style seat that is correct for this model. The second spring has been located as well as the nickel plated spring housings. I hope to have this rare seat complete and leather covered with all parts assembled in several weeks.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-13 0685
Front fender painted and in place with special fender brackets.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-13 0687
Factory light (minus rim) restored and attached with brackets.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-20 0711
Front wheel and hub fitted to front forks.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-20 0712
Close up view of front fork hub assembly.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-20 0713
Restored three speed transmission fitted to the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-20 0714
Respoked and trued 40 spoke rear wheel with complete hub assembly fitted to the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-20 0715
Rear wheel right side.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-07-20 0716
The restoration appears to be coming along well.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-08-16 0886
The cam cover is lightly polished and prepared for the "engine turn" process.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-08-16 0887
Engine cases must also be prepared for the "engine turn" process.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-08-16 0890
The finished "engine turn" process as applied on the cam cover.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-02 0936
Restored headlight with completely remade headlight rim and brackets in place.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-02 0938
New all white 28x2/2.5 tires were supplied and mounted on the rims (with great difficulty).
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-02 0940
Rebuilt engine assembly nearly complete.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-02 0942
"Engine turned" and cases fitted.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-02 0944
Rebuilt engine right side complete and ready to be placed into the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-02 0945
Rebuilt engine and magneto left side complete and ready to be placed into the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-08 0968
It is always a milestone in the restoration of a motorcycle when the restored engine is placed in the frame.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-29 1038
A correct Diamond chain #148 was located for the primary gear.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-29 1039
To complicate things, a different pitch chain had to be located and connected from the tranny to the rear wheel sprocket.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-09-29 1040
Both shifter levers and linkage in place as the final stages of the restoration approach.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-10-20 1099
"Reading Standard" foot board rubber was located and placed on the restored foot boards.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-10-20 1102
Parts from three different locations were collected to complete this very rare messenger seat.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-10-20 1103
Rare Messenger seat with all correct hardware.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-10-20 1110
Handlebars with twist grips and all mounting hardware and new nickel plating in place.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-11-28 1211
Close up of left side of the completed 1917 Reading Standard Twin.
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1917 Reading Standard Model T-E 12 HP Twin 2024-11-28 1213
Close up of right side of the completed 1917 Reading Standard Twin.
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Ryker Shappy and his Uncle Dick Shappy posing with the completed 1917 Reading Standard.
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