Panhead engine rebuild? (1958)

[whtaxl]

Hello all!

I am a brand new AMCA (still in the wrapper) member. I am re-building a 58' Panhead. I live in Las Vegas, NV area, and I was wondering if anyone knows or can recommend a shop in Las Vegas or the Southern California area? I'd like to see if some of you have any previous experience in the LV area.

I appreciate any help...


Regards,
Ran

[Chris Haynes]

Ran,
What are you doing with the bike? Restoration, preservation or custom? In the Los Angeles area I know several builders. Perhaps ole Pigpen knows someone in Vegas.

Be sure to visit http://www.caimag.com/forum/ and ask there too.

[Tgambill]

I live SW near Rainbow and 215. I believe I have visited most of the engine builders in Las Vegas and almost all failed the clean and organized shop test. I have used 2 of them that looked reasonably organized. One took a year to build a 58 pan. I took my motor back from the other one. I have also talked to 6 or 7 other locals with vintage bikes and they all go to CA or AZ.

I now use Bill Chambers in Upland, CA. He is NE of LA, near I15 and I10. It has been well worth the drive. He builds 4 or 5 motors a month in a nice clean motor room and his turnaround time is 3-4 weeks. He quotes a fixed price and there are no surprises. He also has a full machine shop and builds nitro drag motors from billet. I just put my 250th mile on a 49 pan that Bill built. It runs great.

If you want more info, email me directly at pigpen11@hotmail.com.

If you need parts, there's nobody in Nevada better than Cecil's for parts in stock and good advice.

[whtaxl]

Hi Pigpen, thank you very much for the tip! I will sure appreciate Bill's contact info if you may. I have been to Cecil's shop and I aggree - always good advise!

Thanks for the reply!

Regards,
Ran

[whtaxl]

Hi Chris, the bike was is storage since 1972.... motor is frozen, and lots of parts are MIA. Id like to get as close as I can to showroom condition. I have been reading your comments about various topics, and I must say that I learn a lot. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with the rest of us. Hope you won't mind if I'd pick your brain in the future... :-)

Regards,
Ran

[Ohio-Rider]

Ran, Your going to embarrass Chris with talk like that. Good luck with the rebuild.

[Chris Haynes]

Hi Chris, the bike was is storage since 1972.... motor is frozen, and lots of parts are MIA. Id like to get as close as I can to showroom condition. I have been reading your comments about various topics, and I must say that I learn a lot. Thank you for sharing your passion and knowledge with the rest of us. Hope you won't mind if I'd pick your brain in the future... :-)

Regards,
Ran

There isn't much brane left here to pick. But I can still read and look at pictures.

[Tgambill]

Ran,
Bill Chamber's info. http://www.billchambersracing.com/

(909)982-7999

[whtaxl]

thank you!