65 FLH King of the Highway fit and finish

[panz4ever]

They are a natural finish....no paint, no nothing.

[JSB55]

Hi, Guys

Back after a bit of a hiatus, and now working on final details on the 65 FLH.

Very much appreciated the photos above that helped me place the turn signal pilot lamps correctly.

Now I need a color reference for the outer and inner primary. Mine are in great shape physically, but the inner was painted silver at some point in the past, and the outer is weathered and stained in such a way that I can't tell which shade was the original.

I know they're sand cast finish and grey, but in B/W photos they appear to have been much darker than the motor cases, whereas in the color photos in the Fields "Panhead" book they appear to have been much lighter, and roughly the same shade as the cases and the cam cover.

Can anyone help me out?

I already tried comparing to the MOCO's "Silver Bead Blast" paint, but that shade seems way too light. I'm reluctant to bead blast them, as that may turn them too light a color, and polish off the original gritty texture, which is still intact.

Thanks in advance for any and all help!

J.

[Underdoggie]

Much appreciated, UD.

That is one fine looking 65. Hope mine looks half as good when finished!

BTW... the Shovel's pretty sweet looking, too. I have an 81 FXS done much the same way (chrome heads, etc). What's yours?

Mine is a 1975, I have had it since 1980,

Uncle Jack

[JSB55]

Much appreciated, UD.

That is one fine looking 65. Hope mine looks half as good when finished!

BTW... the Shovel's pretty sweet looking, too. I have an 81 FXS done much the same way (chrome heads, etc). What's yours?

[Underdoggie]

Hey UD - stop teasing and post some pics of that B&W 65!

Ok, here is a couple of shots of my FL up on the stand, I am servicing the front end and wheel bearings for the trip to Davenport in Sept. The last one is of my wife in 1989

[Underdoggie]

Guess Im too late but my measurments match panzforever, here is one from the top to the centerline

Here is one from the inside edge to the centerline

Here is one from the back

[JSB55]

Cool. Thank you!

[panz4ever]

from my 65 2 1/4 by 2 inches. see photo...

[JSB55]

Great, UD... thanks very much in advance!

[rbenash]

Hey UD - stop teasing and post some pics of that B&W 65!

[Underdoggie]

I have mine off the bike right now. I made a note and will take measurements tonight.

[JSB55]

Thanks, Ray... I'm sure somebody will chime in with the info

[rbenash]

Mine's not local so can't measure for you or I would. I.E. - at the rebuilder. Apologies.

[JSB55]

anybody got the info requested above?

[JSB55]

Back again, guys...

I'm dealing with an aftermarket headlamp nacelle which does not have the holes for the turn signal "pilot lamps" (rider side indicators), so it will have to be drilled.

I *do* have the NOS pilot lamps courtesy of Bill's, so I'm good there.

Could one of you guys who has an OEM headlamp nacelle kindly tell me the size and location of the hole for the pilot lamps? (e.g. X inches from the top and X inches from the inner edge of the nacelle to the center of the hole)

Thanks in advance. Getting down to the tiny details.

John