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OK don't start hating. I have my next two projects lined up. Returning a 1953 Hydra Glide to as close to original appearance as possible, and building a Pan powered Super Glide, using all stock H-D parts. (OEM or stock replacement)
But while drinking a beer with my machinist, we started talking about widening the envelope. He wants to build a hybrid. He wants a 45-Magnum (45 lower with Iron Head top end) But 45 parts prices, especially cases with good numbers have soared lately. OK, what's the cheapest now ? EVO's
When I bought the bike I will build back as a 53 Hydra Glide it had a Alt Shovel L/H case mated to an early Pan R/H. I had a 53 serial number side we mated to the Pan R/H, so that's the lower end for that engine now.
The alt side had state assigned numbers stamped in it already, I bought a 67-68 Shovel R/H case we can mate with the alt side. The machinist has a pair of early EVO heads, so they are for a case breather. He has a set of 86" stroker flywheels for a Shovel, I have all the parts for the Gear Case.
Other than the deck height difference does anyone know of any problems? We're not looking for super performance, just something no-one has seen, or at least rare. Other than 'minor' mods to the L/H case, and a cam, using stock parts.
This will go in a Santee rigid frame, with a foot shift 4-speed, early H-D cast wheels w/ Disc Brakes, aluminum primary & electric start.
I don't post much or often, but I'm here to read almost every night.
But while drinking a beer with my machinist, we started talking about widening the envelope. He wants to build a hybrid. He wants a 45-Magnum (45 lower with Iron Head top end) But 45 parts prices, especially cases with good numbers have soared lately. OK, what's the cheapest now ? EVO's
When I bought the bike I will build back as a 53 Hydra Glide it had a Alt Shovel L/H case mated to an early Pan R/H. I had a 53 serial number side we mated to the Pan R/H, so that's the lower end for that engine now.
The alt side had state assigned numbers stamped in it already, I bought a 67-68 Shovel R/H case we can mate with the alt side. The machinist has a pair of early EVO heads, so they are for a case breather. He has a set of 86" stroker flywheels for a Shovel, I have all the parts for the Gear Case.
Other than the deck height difference does anyone know of any problems? We're not looking for super performance, just something no-one has seen, or at least rare. Other than 'minor' mods to the L/H case, and a cam, using stock parts.
This will go in a Santee rigid frame, with a foot shift 4-speed, early H-D cast wheels w/ Disc Brakes, aluminum primary & electric start.
I don't post much or often, but I'm here to read almost every night.
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