1951 Harley Davidson PanHead

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Complete engine rebuild,new rims springer front end and a few other things

What motivated you to start your project?

I have rebuilt about every 5-6 years since owning the bike

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

My Grandpas sheet metal hammer is my jockey shift handle
And my PHB kickstart pedal

What are you most proud of?

That i have owned it for 35 years

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

That its BADASS!

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Submitted by: Bob

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: 1951 Harley Davidson PanHead

Fondly known as: Grandpa’s Hammer

Time spent: I have owned the motor and trans for 35 years

Motorcycle cost: $3000

Money spent: Lost track lol

Engine: 51 Panhead recent complete rebuild all S&S internals, 80” all Panhead exterior by Steve McPhillips at Macs V-Twin

Intake: S&S Shorty

Exhaust: Front smash pipe Rear custom pipe Side by side

Transmission: 4 speed Andrews gears

Frame: Paugho replica wishbone

Suspension: Rigid with a springer

Wheels, tires and brakes: Custom replica wheels by Oldnippletwister with old school Firestone tires and a Performance Machine 4 piston rear brake i custom applied the bracket so its cradled in the frame

Finish – Paint: Satin Black

Accessories: Chump handle bars old school rubber grips internal throttle foot cluth with a chain linkage and a 1 off sissybar And i think as far as accessories go less is more