1911 Flying Merkel 50/50 V-Twin (Project)

1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01208 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...
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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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01202 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...
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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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01398 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...
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.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01399 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...
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.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01397 Engine and clutch with the very rare Heikert carburetor (the cylinder heads have already been removed and are being repaired for minor fin damage).
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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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01457 Repaired and replated.
Repaired and replated.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01454 Many small parts back from nickel plating shop.
Many small parts back from nickel plating shop.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01443 Complete and rare exhaust system miraculously was included with the project "basket" of parts. (before)
Complete and rare exhaust system miraculously was included with the project "basket" of parts. (before)
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01460 Exhaust system replated and assembled. (after)
Exhaust system replated and assembled. (after)
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01426 Very rare rear hub and sprocket. (before)
Very rare rear hub and sprocket. (before)
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01459 Rear hub and sprocket. (after)
Rear hub and sprocket. (after)
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01455 Gas tank after being glass bead blasted. Ready for paint.
Gas tank after being glass bead blasted. Ready for paint.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01476 Newly painted loop frame, front forks, and rear stand ready for the engine,wheels, and gas tank.
Newly painted loop frame, front forks, and rear stand ready for the engine,wheels, and gas tank.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01474 All the fork hardware has been replated and returned to the project.
All the fork hardware has been replated and returned to the project.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01498 Restored handlebars and hand grips attached.
Restored handlebars and hand grips attached.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01530 Troxel seat has been prepared and awaits leather.
Troxel seat has been prepared and awaits leather.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01534 Painted gas tank and brackets attached to frame.
Painted gas tank and brackets attached to frame.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01536 New nickel plated gas tank fixtures add to the beauty of the tank.
New nickel plated gas tank fixtures add to the beauty of the tank.
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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01537 A local sign maker took an impression of the original "The Flying Merkel" off the tank before sandblasting and reproducing the decals.
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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1911 Flying Merkel 50-50 V-Twin DSC01541 Front forks complete with new nickel plated parts and decal.
Front forks complete with new nickel plated parts and decal.
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