5/4 trim stock might work for you.

 

I know I didn't give you the specs in the same format you requested but if you need more just ask.

 

Short update...

1. The frame and 3-1/2 gallon tanks are out for paint. I found a guy that was willing to provide some measurements for me so that I could replicate the striping on the tanks (it is different between 3- 1/2 gallon and 5 gallon tanks). 3 -1/2 on the left; 6 gallon on the right.



2. The fender and tub are out for some serious repair. The fender is about filing holes; the tub is going to get some new skin on the right and left side as well as repairing rot on the front and rear bottom.

3. Still trying to find the correct seat cover material. Batting and springs is not an issue but I have got samples from 6 different vendors so far. The black marine vinyl is close to the original pattern, but is not as heavy or thick. Have an appointment with a guy in town that does really really nice interior restoration work on cars and such. I am taking the seat, skirt and backrest that came with my 65 to him to see if he can rebuild it using the correct material. While I'm there I' also going to bring the material I have for a winter windshield (same material used for the sidecar) and see if he has a source.

4. Think I found a hot rod shop back east that will repicate the stainless trim for the tub. I'll provide an update on this if it goes according to plan.

5. One of the issues beside the dent in the 3-1/2 gallon tanks was the fact that it had two sealers in it, neither of which were done or removed properly (Kreme first; Redcote second). So after having Dent Dynamics fix the dent, I sent the tanks to a company here in California called GTL Advantage. It is a small two-man operation. Add in the pandemic crap and turnaround time pushed into 3 months. That said their work is absolutely fantastic. They use an aircfaft (think US Navy jets) fuel tank sealer on all thier gas tanks. The inside of the tanks are now as smooth as glass and absolutely pristine. They, like Dent Dynamics work with original finish as well as bare tanks (like mine) and guarantee their work. Not cheap by any means but well worth the time and money spent. If anyone wants to check them out, this is a link to their website...http://www.gastanklining.com/

 

It's the little things that still count. Finally scored the correct oil tank screw. The top right is correct fro my '65 FLH. Have to check Palmer's but I believe it was used for '65 to '69 models and starting in '70 they went to the smaller style screw.

 

My 66 had the full length wing nut as well.

 

And my 1970 has the smaller wing nut, so you may be correct.

 

So while waiting on paint and sidecar tub & fender, I decided to pull out my original seat (well it came with the bike when I bought it). I found a local guy that does work on cars that are shown at Pebble Beach gatherings and judging. He isa one-man shop and his work is flawless. (He is also going to try and find the seat material for the sidecar.)







When talking with Him yesterday, we got to discussing the "true" color of white so that he could replicate the correct vinyl color. It wasn't unitl this morning that I remembered I had a never seen the light of day high rise back rest that I had saved to put on the 65. Think I found it 10 years ago and it was still int he Harley box. So tomorrow I am going back to his place to show him the part as well as drop off a backres that Ihad on the seat to see if he can make a new one up.

Highrise back rest (#91826-74). First I see it shown is in the 1978 Accessory Catalog.




And the backrest I am hoping he can replicate (backrest for "Super Soft Buddy Seat). #52520-64a. I don't have a copy of a 66 Accessory catalog but it is mentioned in the 67 catalog (no pic tho).

 

There are so many colors and textures of white, I hope you get a good match. The vinyl we picked for my boat seat looked good in some light but not in others. Now it's apparent it didn't match the other seats. Good luck

 

Thanks. Hoping that with the original highrise backrest, we can get it real close to what it should be/would have looked like.

 

Well, the waiting game continues on both the seat and the sidecar tub and fender. However i just completed a road trip (9-hour drive one way) and came home with this





Frame is a late 80s to 90s something and has all the extras to mount is to an EVO frame. Windshield is complete. Seat, side and back cushion are not original. The box contains the stainless strips for both sides of the tub (they have never been installed and the box also has contain the 6-32 T-bolts and cap nuts as well). Fender is of the type used on the earlier frames and has been modified to use the later style lens.Spare tire carrier was missing the locking mechanism, and the handle was broken on one side and glied back on. The spare wheel is a star hub.The interior had been completely lined and insulated. It was a very professional job and consistrs of four sections. I was very careful in removing it (it was glued using the 3m spray stuff near as I could tell).




To be honest I was not sure if it was an original tub or one from Merle at L-W Sidecar (when he was still alive and building them). Then I saw this and remembered the pic that hellonewman posted of his tub and the body tag.



Used acetone to remove the spray on liner and then Metal Rescue to get rid of the rust, and beneath all that was this. You can still see part of the Harley logo at the top and the "42 LE" and identification number of "1881" (still needs a little more time to remove all the rust).



There are a couple of holes that will need to be filled for sure and some extra holes around the top of the tub (thinking it has a button down cover over it). Mondayt it goes off to get the paint removed in order to see what I have to work with. Not going to quit on the other (definitely having it repaired tho). From what I can see of this one, it needs far less work.

One more good thing came with this. The end on the right was connected to the center hole underside of the front cross member (I have no idea what those two end holes were used/drilled for). It was looped around the frame and hen connected to the bottom of the tub. Somehow that just does not seem correct tho. The tub material is not heavey gauge metal. I am not sure where the ends are supposed to attach and what they are supposed to attach to. Any input would help (especially a pic).