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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 10:22 AM
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I have a vin on "84 evo softail" thr frame and title both have a vin of PA1EL2E252146004.... I cannot figure out how to decode where this vin originates. Can someone please school me on this please?
 
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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 03:16 PM
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Looks like a Paughco vin # to me.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by 0maha
Looks like a Paughco vin # to me.



 
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Old Jan 15, 2024 | 04:26 PM
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Yup, custom build of some kind with a state issued VIN. Not factory.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 06:31 AM
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It does appear to have an OEM Springer front end..
 
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 06:39 AM
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Somebody knew someone at DMV and got them to put HD as manufacturer instead of Custom, saves money with the insurance company for sure.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 07:57 AM
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Somebody knew someone at DMV and got them to put HD as manufacturer instead of Custom, saves money with the insurance company for sure.
but, no one is fooled.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2024 | 10:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Racepres
but, no one is fooled.
Especially the insurance companies.
 
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Originally Posted by codeytew
If you were under the impression you were buying a Harley, then it looks like Elizabeth Standridge did you dirty. Or someone did someone dirty, somewhere along the line. The VIN on every single Evo-era Harley (sold for the US market, anyway) begins with "1HD". That's why it doesn't matter that someone persuaded some paper pusher at the DMV to list the make as "HD". The VIN doesn't lie.

That VIN certainly reads like it's from Paughco. Might be from someone else. Who knows? There's been a million indy frame shops come and go over the last 40 years.

Would make sense at this point to call Paughco and see if they can tell you anything about it. As far back as this goes, they may have to dig through some old files, but my experience with their customer service has always been on point.
 
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I hope you bought it dirt cheap cause it could be a hassle to get it legal and insured.
 
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