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    Morning all,
    Are there any distinctive indicators/marks/etc. used to determine the difference between an OEM 2-Light dash vs. an aftermarket 2-light dash? Specifically for years '48-'58 (excluding the footshift models, '59-'61, with neutral indicator lamp)? I've read through Palmer's book and he provides great detail for all the various speedos; but, I must have missed the section on dashes (I saw the several photos with captions).
    Thanks,
    William
    William Edwards, AMCA #10035

    Attend the 2019 Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark, NC, 17-18 May 2019
    http://www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com/

  • #2
    There is much more information and pictures in the new Palmer book that is due out next week. I took lots of dash pictures for the new issue.
    Be sure to visit;
    http://www.vintageamericanmotorcycles.com/main.php
    Be sure to register at the site so you can see large images.
    Also be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/

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    • #3
      The turquoise cover is genuine H-D, and the other is reproduction. The differences are very slight as the repro is not too bad. The quality of die work on all H-D stampings is top drawer American tool and die work and you can see the sharper, more defined quality when you have two covers side by side.





      Eric Smith
      AMCA #886

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      • #4
        Thanks Chris. I already have my new book request in with Debbie Palmer now. She has advised me today another slight delay from the printer. Do you have any photos you can share. . . . I am looking for one on flea-bay now and prefer not scoring an aftermarket one. Thanks
        William Edwards, AMCA #10035

        Attend the 2019 Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark, NC, 17-18 May 2019
        http://www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com/

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        • #5
          Originally posted by exeric View Post
          The turquoise cover is genuine H-D, and the other is reproduction. The differences are very slight as the repro is not too bad. The quality of die work on all H-D stampings is top drawer American tool and die work and you can see the sharper, more defined quality when you have two covers side by side.






          Thanks Eric! I assume the turquoise cover (in pics 1 & 2) is below the aftermarket cover and in the 3rd photo on the left - correct? The colors look pretty close on my screen. Thanks for your help.
          William Edwards, AMCA #10035

          Attend the 2019 Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark, NC, 17-18 May 2019
          http://www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com/

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          • #6
            Eric, I see the differences in the 1st two photos.; however, wanted to trouble you for another photo. I'd really appreciate it. Can you show both covers whole, side by side. I was looking at the notches/cutouts and I see the right side of the left cover and the left side of the right cover. Thanks again, William
            William Edwards, AMCA #10035

            Attend the 2019 Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark, NC, 17-18 May 2019
            http://www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com/

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            • #7
              I hope I've captured what you're looking for William. I took a better picture of the back end details.





              Eric Smith
              AMCA #886

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              • #8
                Thank you Eric! That was a big help. I can see the difference now on the undersides. William
                William Edwards, AMCA #10035

                Attend the 2019 Southern National Meet at Denton Farmpark, NC, 17-18 May 2019
                http://www.amcasouthernnationalmeet.com/

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                • #9
                  Looking at the dash installed on a bike, it's easy to spot a fake. The fakes are more squat, flatter, and the edges of the cover have the wrong radius. However, there could be more than one maker of these covers, I don't know.
                  VPH-D

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