Do any of you still ride your Pans regularly?
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 59
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From: Daytona Beach
ridin pans
Here in Daytona there are probably 10 pans that I see regularly around town. I don't own one of them. But my friend and master restorer "Red" built two a couple years back, a '53 and a '61. Both came out great as all his restorations do. Unfortuneatly they were purchased by Rossmier for "Wall Decorations" at the Destionation Daytona Stealership. Seems like they're becoming more of a status thing to own but not ride because it could degrade their value.
What a waste.
andygears
What a waste.
andygears
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Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 10
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From: Ottawa, Ontario
Hey 48 Pan,
I'm in Ottawa because of an intra-company job transfer. Houston was getting too big for this small-town boy. Canada's not bad for now. It is pretty country once the snow clears off.
I did have to wipe a tear away when I took off the Texas tags to put on the Ontario tags. It's a Texas thing, you understand.
Allen
I'm in Ottawa because of an intra-company job transfer. Houston was getting too big for this small-town boy. Canada's not bad for now. It is pretty country once the snow clears off.
I did have to wipe a tear away when I took off the Texas tags to put on the Ontario tags. It's a Texas thing, you understand.
Allen
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Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 260
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From: Fort Worth, Texas
I'm in Ottawa because of an intra-company job transfer. Houston was getting too big for this small-town boy. Canada's not bad for now. It is pretty country once the snow clears off.
I did have to wipe a tear away when I took off the Texas tags to put on the Ontario tags. It's a Texas thing, you understand.
I did have to wipe a tear away when I took off the Texas tags to put on the Ontario tags. It's a Texas thing, you understand.
I absolutely get the tag thing. Move to Missouri a few years ago and flew back down to renew mine. Hold on to the tags, you'll be back I'll keep the Shiner Bock cold for you.
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Joined: Oct 2008
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From: cambridge, ontario
heres an updated pic (june-14-09)
chromed lifter blocks after drilling oil lines for hydraulics.
got rid of the gay seat on the back.
alot of other work you cant see.
if you go to youtube, type in 1953 panhead, most recent, i have a video on there of it starting and idling.
chromed lifter blocks after drilling oil lines for hydraulics.
got rid of the gay seat on the back.
alot of other work you cant see.
if you go to youtube, type in 1953 panhead, most recent, i have a video on there of it starting and idling.
Last edited by dragpipe; Jun 19, 2009 at 01:15 PM.
R.I.P. BROTHER
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 3,076
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From: Colorado Springs
I know this is sacriledge. But remember that imitation is the highest form of flattery!!
Night Train with repro pan tank emblems and a Jockey shift.
Daily reliable transport. Next bike I buy will be a real one!! A Panhead that is.
Night Train with repro pan tank emblems and a Jockey shift.
Daily reliable transport. Next bike I buy will be a real one!! A Panhead that is.
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