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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:18 PM
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Hey everyone! I just bought my first harley a 1952 panhead 45 cu in wla. You guys wouldnt believe where I bought this and for how much. One problem though, it needs restored. I have taken the tins off of it and sanded them for paint. I have a lot of questions and ideas running through my head. Hopefully you all will be able to give me some input.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:37 PM
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Welcome from South Texas!&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 07:58 PM
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Wow - flathead/ I'm a&nbsp\\;**** head so I cant help much but welcome aboard anyway. Glad to have ya.
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:01 PM
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Welcome to the forum ...can't wait to see it.&nbsp\\;
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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I'm not to educated on Flatheads, but if you ask in the
Flathead area under classics you should get the help you need, goodluck, with your new project.


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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:01 PM
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Welcome from Nawlins!!!
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Welcome to the HD family and the Forums, 52 flathead wla!
 
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Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:12 PM
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welcome, just tore down a 42 WLA, waitng for buddy to move home to start putting back together. Good luck
 
Old Jul 2, 2008 | 09:56 PM
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