1936 1000 ohv

[Nils_r]

Hi- what should you expect to pay for a 1936 Knucklehead - 90% complete- mechanically worn?- I have seen prices for restored bikes of this vintage go for ridiculous money- not helpful for the hobby restorer and biker.

NilsR

[wideglide38]

NilsR,
The ebay listing shows a '36 parts bike in V-Twin frame and no title. Didn't meet the reserve with a high bid of US$60,200.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1936-Harley-...vip=true&rt=nc

[Nils_r]

Ok- so a project bike could be in the 10-20'$ range then

Best
Nilsr

[wideglide38]

$10k to 20k "might" get you a motor with a title only.

William

[jwl]

A decent original frame is at least $15,000. One sold in Wauseon this year for a reported $22,000. I'd be willing to bet that a complete engine for a 36 would sell for $20,000 on ebay. I don't know where you would find a project bike for 10-20,$.

[46EL]

Original restored frame (if you could fine one) plus a motor after rebuild with rebuilt 32E and M-5, with some luck 40 to 50K.
Sheet metal restored including tanks with original gas caps and shutoffs etc etc $10K.
Original 1-2 year only springer and trans after rebuild another 10K.
One year only front and rear brakes, brake light switch 5-10K.
Almost mandatory repop everything from tires, exhaust, recovered seat, wiring, chains, and a shoebox of Colony hardware $5K.
Cycleray, 9 bolt, complete dash, brake lever clutch pedal brake pedal oil tank, oil and fuel lines, floorboards, primary, front fender light, toolbox 3 Rivet Ch Grd, and a bunch of more stuff I forgot another easy 10 to 15K. Comes out to 80K on the low side.
Then throw in your paint, plating labor etc etc etc. Easy 100K. Unless you have the stuff laying around and you can do your own bodywork, paint, welding etc.
Good luck, 46EL

[Nils_r]

Great- thank ypu for a comprehensive reply- it would seem these bikes are highest priced in the US actually

Best
Nilsr

[duffeycycles]

Crocker & other early bikes surpass '36 knucks in value.

[Nils_r]

Yes- i was more refering to what they are worth in other countries- like bmw's being highest priced in germany

Best
Nilsr

[Jerry Wieland]

I watch them all and I do not see cheap 1936 OHV's anywhere. Jerry

[36 knuck man]

And an early one, even a bobber, 85 to 95K

[HarleyCreation]

And an early one, even a bobber, 85 to 95K

What a nice bike! But I'd like mine with a clipped front fender. Not no fender. Wonder how a Fat Boy fender would look? Up front she seems a bit topless this way. 36EL gone wild? What next!

[harleytoprock]

I guess every one has their own style but I think Larry's bike looks great with no front fender. But Larry, get that missing pin-stripe on the tanks!

[exeric]

Larry does beautiful work, and he works hard at it. I am just astounded at what he has accomplished, and collected.

[36 knuck man]

Thanks guys for the nice comments, the black stripe is on the tank it is just hard to see in that picture