In Australia. I'm restoring my dad's 42 WLA. Currently trying to seek any information on the seat pan that I have, that has been with this bike from day one. The seat has three holes, on each side, all lower than the others that go all around the perimeter of the base. These holes, I assume, were for the three studs that were put on each side for protection of the leather seat. These holes have been cut or ground half way through. So I'm trying to find out if my Dad, (long deceased) had done this, or the saddler, (long gone) who had recovered this seat years ago, or whether Harley Davidson had this seat cut off, maybe a change of design or trying to save metal, (war years)?
I'm sure there is a lot of you blokes over there who might be able to help me with this? I'm trying to bring this bike back to original and there is nothing in Bruce Palmer's book that can help me, other than photos of new or covered seats. I'm not sure if I have to weld metal strips on each side and taper them off to blend back into the lines of the seat?
Appreciate any help, Anyone?
Cheers Dave Hayes. Mem# 27613
I'm sure there is a lot of you blokes over there who might be able to help me with this? I'm trying to bring this bike back to original and there is nothing in Bruce Palmer's book that can help me, other than photos of new or covered seats. I'm not sure if I have to weld metal strips on each side and taper them off to blend back into the lines of the seat?
Appreciate any help, Anyone?
Cheers Dave Hayes. Mem# 27613
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