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RE: Interested in Panheads - 2/11/2008 8:45:22 AM
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panz4ever
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My .02....Any year pan is a good thing. 48 was first year model but still used the springer front end. 54 was the anniversary model. 57 was last year for the rigid frame; 58 the first year rear shocks, 65 last year for pan and first electric start. From first year to last year, MoCo made some changes, some bigger than others.
Just a thought. Before you go to far pick up Greg Fields book on panheads. It has a lot of good photos and lists production numbers and changes through the pan years. And, when you get serious, pick up Palmers Guide on How to Restore Your HD. It is one of the best out there for identifying correct years models and parts associated to the year model.
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RE: Interested in Panheads - 2/11/2008 8:49:12 AM
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lplugw
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!957 might be a bit hard to find. Straight downtube (no "wishbone") frame. One year only, next year was the first swingarm.
Good luck.
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RE: Interested in Panheads - 2/11/2008 9:14:08 AM
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Thanks Pans4ever and Iplugw. My wife and I just returned from the Oncologists office. Things are very good! I am looking forward to locating, riding a part of American history. Having a passion for Harleys has always made treatments less dreadful. I will read all I can and enjoy the quest for the Pan in my future. Stephen
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RE: Interested in Panheads - 2/11/2008 9:26:12 AM
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DeJavu
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Just a note, the springer was used on the '48 61in models(clearing out the stock inventory) and the 74in had the first glide front ends.
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RE: Interested in Panheads - 2/14/2008 11:30:44 PM
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Da Gumpmeister
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My idea of the "best" panhead to get would be 1948 to 1965. 
In other words, ANY panhead is "good" Happy hunting !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Plus, it "sounds" like you got good news at the oncologist. Do I assume correctly?
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RE: Interested in Panheads - 2/19/2008 6:24:06 PM
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Yes, you assume correctly.  Thank you for your concern!
I have great family,friends,doctors,nurses and insurance needed to fight. I deal with hills and valleys and pray that some day there will be a cure.
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