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Old Jan 20, 2019 | 06:26 PM
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I live in Arkansas and am looking for a shop to work on my '48 WL. Anyone know of someone reliable here? Also willing to travel to Dallas, KC, memphis, etc.
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Old Jan 21, 2019 | 06:54 AM
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Give Ralph Camp a try, he is from of the Carolina's (I forget which one and he gets mad when I say the wrong one!?!?!). He still does transmission rebuilds, not sure about motors. Also known for Ralph's Racing. if he does not do motors, he will know who does. I hope this email address is current:

ralphcamp@hotmail.com

Also look up Cyclemos, he does all sorts of antique rebuilding.
 
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Check the Antique Motorcycle Club of America site and fora. Their swap meets are excellent too and you can meet many vintage HD experts.

http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/ http://www.antiquemotorcycle.org/bboard/forum.php
 
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If you can contact Mike at cyclemos it may be worth your time https://www.facebook.com/Cyclemos-Mo...-157190105465/
 
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We average 2-3 Flatheads here each year.
Just completed a beautiful 1947 Indian Chief, that Spectro Oil's is going to feature on their website/Instagram.
We balance those WL/WLA 45"s when doing crank work, as I manufactured a custom bob-weight adapter to allow that, years ago.
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FYI - Talked to Ralph Camp and he only does trannies now
 
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Originally Posted by NoahMRP
I live in Arkansas and am looking for a shop to work on my '48 WL. Anyone know of someone reliable here? Also willing to travel to Dallas, KC, memphis, etc.
Thanks in advance!!
Noah
Give Truett & Osborn a call in Wichita Ks, they'll have the skinny on any decent shops left if that area if they are doing them anymore.

http://www.truettandosborn.com/
 
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I don't have a 45. (my old scooter is a 48 FL). however, I can recommend B and B racing in Metairie, Louisiana. Billy always has a couple of 45s in the works every time I'm there. They are a fully service shop; engines, transmissions, case repairs , machine work are done in house and they will run the engine on their engine stand before shipping if you go for a rebuild.
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