This was a basketcase from back east that I bought 18 years ago. My original intent was to chop it until I realized that there was a lot of parts that were right for the year.

So began the quest to make it as close to stock as I could without breaking the bank.

1949 had some one-year only parts...still searching for the stainless air cleaner cover.

I know that the forum is primarily dedicated to new iron, but I thought I would share a couple of pics of the bike. (I have over 500 pics of the build as I went along.)

Hopefully the start up will be without serious mishap.

 

Wow! You did the right thing. I appears to be well work the effort.

 

Beautiful bike and great job!!! How does it run? If as good as it looks you are very talented indeed.

 

That is sweet...

 

Beautiful bike Panz, you made the right choice.

 

Beautiful bike, nice job.

 

Very, Very Cool!!!
Can't wait to here how the start up goes!

 

This is the bike in my mind when I am on my Road King

 

Panz thanks for the pics , nice ride. My opinion you did the right thing not choppin' it. just a suggestion , maybe you want to get in touch with someone like that guy Mike on American pickers or the guy down at the Wheels through time museum. Maybe I'm crazy , but maybe they can help you out with the air cleaner cover your in search of.

 

looks awesome, nice job