I thought I would take a chance and get a forging from V-Twin. The bore for the stem was off center. The machining for the bore for the down tubes was so off center, it left what remained of the casting paper thin. I returned it as they indicated none of them were perfect but were OK as is!!. V-Twins idea of OK is not OK. I contacted Wasco hoping that he did his machining in house but that was not the case. In as much as no matter what I do will not make this a correct frame for a restoration, I have decided to simply de-rake it with steel gussets. Wasco offers a de-rake kit for $28.00. I have access to a frame table and tech that built drag race frames.
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Just my 2 cents. If you install the Wasco lock casting # (W-076) and cleanly dress the welds, it will make your frame worth more than just using the derake kit. Although it's $90.00 vs. $28.00.
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Craig, that was worth at least 10 cents. I just ordered the lock casting and the the lock. Richard said he would throw in the lock pin assembly if he can find one. Thanks for the heads up.
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No charge !! V-twin sells the lock kit if Wasco is sold out.Originally posted by 38plymouth View Post
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Wasco is expert at restoring raked necks and making them look like new.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/Comment
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De-rake project progress.
Used the lock casting from Wasco as suggested by 41 Craig
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De-rake complete
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Alignment is spot on. It might be an un-molested frame but it will suit my needs.
Thanks for the advice.Comment
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Congratulations on a job well done. Have followed this thread, back since June, and your photos show a patient and worthwhile job. You increased the value of your frame just by creating a potential home for another Harley engine. Ideally, All any one of us wants to do is to bring another "Old Harley" back to life. Geez! Good job!Comment
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