1961 Servi-Car
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1961 Servi-Car
I am restoring a 1961 Servi-Car and while researching parts I found a website called 45 restoration. They carry a lot of replica parts that aren't available anymore. One example is the rear bumper and brackets for my bike. However I have also found the same part used on ebay listed as "original" for about twice the price. Does anyone have some experience in dealing with this?
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Nothing fits like original parts and if you’re doing a restoration for points, you won’t settle for less. Anytime I can get original parts, I get them, but I’ll buy aftermarket to keep a bike on the road, and I’ve been happy with most everything I’ve gotten from 45 Restoration.
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I am restoring a 1961 Servi-Car and while researching parts I found a website called 45 restoration. They carry a lot of replica parts that aren't available anymore. One example is the rear bumper and brackets for my bike. However I have also found the same part used on ebay listed as "original" for about twice the price. Does anyone have some experience in dealing with this?
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sarafan is a much better deal for parts especially real stuff - was told by 45 a set of brake shoes were oem - they were v twin china and then would not take them back - how we knew we had a set of v twin shoes and asked if they were real or china v twin was told they were oem Harley
they came in the exact same white box with v twins label removed and the shoes were exact - through both set in the garbage
they came in the exact same white box with v twins label removed and the shoes were exact - through both set in the garbage
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From: Frederick, MD
Ditties on David Sarafan for good quality repro parts. Search the antique meets for original parts and join the AMCA if you’re not already a member. Also, for body parts, such as the cover plate in front of the box, check out L&W in Sudbury (I think), PA, if you can’t find a good original piece. He makes fenders, boxes, sidecar bodies, etc.
It looks like you’ve got ‘40’s (thereabouts) motor in ‘60-‘61 chassis.
johnjzjz - sorry to hear about your experience with 45 Resto. I haven’t had any issues other than slow shipping a few times, but I’ll keep that in mind in future dealings.
It looks like you’ve got ‘40’s (thereabouts) motor in ‘60-‘61 chassis.
johnjzjz - sorry to hear about your experience with 45 Resto. I haven’t had any issues other than slow shipping a few times, but I’ll keep that in mind in future dealings.
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