lol they were stubborn for sure

rob doesn't just build . he rides them also . keep fixing up the old bikes. we need more people doing it!! cheers

sorry no idea

i put a different motor into it. that's the next 1942 wlc to build

definitely agree on the parkerizing over primer/paint . i don't have tanks big enough for parts like primaries . i do mostly smaller parts. thanks for the suggestions appreciate it

thanks . appreciate the support

i'll have to look at that .

it's a lifetime of buying parts and projects .

@Savetherust l have a70 flh my dad gave me in 1983

thanks . can't wait to ride it

thanks happy new year to you as well

Thats what i think as well. But if you saw how rough it is made it makes me think it was an after thought or done after paint.

that's pretty cool . a friend of mine converted an avanti to electric for a customer .

@Savetherust Studebaker V-8s are far more fuel efficient than the big three. A 259 c.i. two barrel with overdrive in a Lark can get 30 mpg highway....the Avanti has 10.25 to one compression, 4 barrel carb, is running a different camshaft and will likely be lower geared, all reducing efficiency in exchange for horsepower. Half of them had Paxon McCullough superchargers as well. Trade all of that for the nearly identical running gear from the Lark would certainly serve you better that somebody's backwards move converting it to Chinese electrical components and rendering it virtually useless. Just a side note...though always a Studebaker fan, my Avanti was one of the least comfortable cars to sit in for long drives....perhaps the long, frequent and expensive stays at the stupid charging stations will be a pleasant surprise. Personally, I like electric vehicles. Love bikes. My friend drag races them impressively. There is zero chance that a total shift to electric cars will happen in the foreseeable future.

@@jeffhammers5677 i defintely agree there wont be a shift to electric cars in the future. the Grid cant handle it.

exactly !!

it is what it is. now i have a great motor for the adventure dirt bike

no sorry . i got plans for them .

definitely sucks .

i'm sure it will .

lol probably not . it would devalue the motor significantly

sounds like a great project . 41 wla is a rarer bike than 42 /43

that's what i thought

Handlebars for Korean WLA were different than the 42WLA ones

curious in what way? i have a set of 52wla cases i plan on building in the future

Spirals and the end of handlebars are a little different, You can check it in Palmer.

@@Twojstary33love i have a set bars for my 57 servi . they were a combination of springer and hydra glide bars if i remember correctly,

thanks i've been lucky to get the chance to buy some great parts. just wish they weren't so expensive .

I seem to remember an American collector (called Sarafan?) Buying up.all the NOS that came out of Holland before we had a chance. He had motors, transmissions etc still in the crates. I may have an old sale catalogue somewhere.

i believe he still selling . he bought piles of this stuff back in the eighties . if i remember correctly he bought out large quantities of wla wlc from africa . i seen pics of the bikes piles on top of each other in containers .

yup

these engine cases have no number . i'll show them in the next video . army surplus. i've seen multiple sets of cases with hand stamped numbers but with non harley stamps and they never turn out right. harley had there own stamps and the fonts are unique. then to do it right you should use numbers that came from a blown set of cases.

thanks . thanks for watching

nice having some time off to work on this and other projects . thanks for watching

definitely unique. just got to win the lottery to finish it lol

i like your analysis of the terms . originally with the motor the previous owner wanted to get it prepared for use . but never did use it. we all know harley history isn't perfect and debate on lots of items still continue to this day. example 54 panheads as 50 anniversary models. i knew there would be debate on some of these parts and the idea to construct this nos motorcycle . thanks for the great comment

i've seen pictures of two in the original crates . picture was from a few months ago. they are green. when your up close and personal with this frame in particular you can see under the green paint the brazing residue. none of it is sanded or prepped in any way. this particular frame doesn't even have the seat post busing . the paint extends in the area . when you go over all the frame there is no sign of any wear. none on the axle plates none anywhere. if had been used and then repainted there would be visual signs. the ones you found were they post war? but everyone is entitled to their opinions . cheers

@Savetherust the ones I saw were all from the war. As far as I know not many post war frames came to Europe, there was still enough left from the war.

wish i could have seen them personally. if they were post war there would be some things that would identify them as post war . 3 bolt clutch cable mount in 47 . coil blocks in 48. no lug in front of trans mount i'm 1950-52. i'm assuming they were black. they could have been war era frames repainted post war and sent out there. there are so many possibilities . i know what i have and what i've seen. not sure what video i seen on the wheels thru time youtube but i'm sure i seen a nos green one in a display case. cheers

@Savetherust believe me, those frames were all from the war. And as I said before, after the war, no frames came to Europe. There were more than enough left over from the war.

that's the plan . another video coming in next few days

super interesting . i've watched some of his videos . super knowledgeable guy. he definitely knows his 45s

i'll have more coming . glad you find it interesting . should have another within the next day or so

i'll pass on the appreciating to Brent. Make sure to check out the full length video on Brent , the bike ,his projects and shop

i got the chance to sit and talk with him and his wife for the better part of a night about his entire life and communism . how he got out and coming to canada . super interesting .

if i remember correctly it's one of the brake levers ones for the front one for the back

@Savetherust mine is originally back pedal, but not sure how it works. Must be something missing or wore out

@@emeraldviking3637 ill have to look at mine again. i was going off memory.

i had to go thru 6 totes . happy i had it

@@Savetherust…posted it for Milan (XA forum).

watch the full video on brent and this bike . tons of details

it is very well made . so many details to look over like you say thanks for watching

curious which bike is that ?

i think i have one as well somewhere .

Je suis d'accord .

it had a 45 and it's a servi so it definitely caught my attention as well .

absolutely agree . thanks for watching

absolutely agree

the attention to detail is outstanding . they also have a great stance.

@Savetherust ✨️Oh.. I Most Definitely Believe, was AMAZED with His Personal CHOPPER , Stance , Length, Motor Split Cases.. "WHAT"!,.. Stainless EVERYTHING n the INGRAVING, MARVELOUS lookin Chopper. Wish I was on That Level which Definitely Takes TIME n PATIENCE. GREAT work Bringin US this Vid n Sharing. 👍

happy to showcase local builders

i would agree . incredible amount of details

yes they do !

great project but i believe i have enough on my plate at this time! lol i'm serious . lol

thanks for watching! Brent definitely builds some great bikes !

Brent's a great guy to talk to about building that dream bike.