I built this bike from scratch. Don't be misled by the tin primary, it's actually electric start. Kenny waited until I was done building the bike before he decided he wanted it electric. BIG job. The (aluminum) inner primary is from a '65 Pan, but does not fit on '63 cases; they were not meant to be electric start. I made a jig to guide a carbide bit in a router to reshape the primary's mating surface (altering the crankcase was out of the question). But '63s have a shorter sprocket shaft, so I designed an extension for it. A lot of hassle but it works fine. Since there are no turn signals, I put both starter and horn buttons in the left switchbox with the high beam switch. Although '63s were all 6 volt, I made this one 12 volt. And by the way, Al painted this one, too.   I know what you're thinking: Todd has a red paint fetish. Maybe. I just like red Harleys (and they're more visible to cagers). This paint is from Buick. The bike's assembled almost entirely from used parts (it even has parts from Boca Bob's '72 that I earlier deemed unsuitable; little did I know that they would be back to haunt me). The '68 frame came from a police auction, Kenny had the motor already in a '49 rigid frame, but it needed work. I reluctantly used the drag pipes that were on it in the '49 frame, but I finally pressured Kenny into letting me put a two-into-one exhaust on it (big improvement). Kenny found the 3.5 gallon Gary Bang tanks in a dumpster! Sure, they needed a little work...   From the left side you can see the 12 volt generator, with built in regulator. The coil is the correct style but originally was a black 6 volt version. Notice how far to the left side the manifold is compared to modern Harleys. That long T-shaped intake tract, combined with the antiquated combustion chamber design and relatively low compression account for the Panhead's overall (comparitive) inefficiency. The tank emblems are actually right for this year.     Even after 40 years this is still a good looking motor. Like most HD enthusiasts, I think the Panhead was by far Harley's best visual design. As you may have noticed, the oil tank isn't correct for a '63 but the original tank only held a tiny 6 volt battery, not big enough to turn a starter motor. This one incorporates the filter into the left side. I eventually replaced these footpegs with floorboards, I'll have to dig up a photo which will also show the exhaust change.   This top view shows the (correct) '62-'67 three-light dash and speedo. I dug the hand controls and grips out of a bin at Moose's used HD parts. The mirrors are one of my old sets. The saddlebags are the real gems on this bike; I found them unused in the original AMF boxes with the date 1973 stamped inside the bags. The saddlebag brackets are old ones I repainted silver (but finally black). The 3.5 gallon tanks really limit distance; Panheads aren't very fuel efficient. Taillight is from CCI, and is the correct style for a '63 but should be body color, except for trim ring. There are no turn signals or passing lamps.     You can see from this shot why drag pipes really don't belong on an FLH. It also shows how they limit ground clearance on right turns, not to mention leaving an empty spot under the saddlebags. The seat is by Corbin.   Finding a frame with no factory numbers was imperative since Kenny already had the '63 title, and using a numbered frame would have meant retitling it as an "ASPT" bike (assembled from parts). Harleys built before 1970 had no frame numbers, the engine number was the VIN. And you can't just grind the numbers off of a post-'69 frame (trust me on this). Here it is, freshly painted, awaiting those wheels you see in the background.   The bar is where I do motor work, it's the perfect height. This shot shows the motor with the tranny held to it by the chaincase. When this motor left Milwaukee in '63 it had a four-rib, sand cast gear cover. The flat boss in front of the distributor is where the regulator normally sits. Early Panheads ('48-'52) had their lifters on top of the pushrods, which didn't work so well. If you look under the air filter you'll see the external oil lines, found on later pans.     Front view, awaiting sheetmetal and headlight nacelle. 1960 was the first year for the aluminum nacelle, but it only came polished, not chromed. The whitewall tires add a classic touch, but the rear one gets oiled by the chain. The plywood at the rear of the bike is a ramp I made for rolling bikes in and out.     Realizing space is limited (and frankly surprised you read this far), I left out step-by-step assembly pix. Except for plug wires the finished bike has no exposed wiring anywhere. Neutral switch, oil pressure switch. rear brake light switch, generator and ignition wiring all run up the seat post. Of course, it should correctly have drum brakes front and rear. It's hard to make out, but that's a picture of a '51 Pan on my pillow. It makes for good dreams.     Eleventh hour changes. While test riding it I noticed the front intake spring was binding on the rocker cover, so I used a die grinder to relieve it. And the old Linkert carb just wasn't cutting it so I installed an S&S, necessitating a manifold and air filter change as well. I'm still trying to talk Kenny into letting me install five gallon Fat Bobs.     Almost done. Sporting a new (used) carb and my (oughtabe) patented air filter modifications, it's just about ready to roll. Unlike modern dressers the older ones looked good with or without bags. I miss the exposed rear shocks, which are hidden in a cavity behind the saddlebags on current touring models. Have you ever seen a Road King without bags? Aieeeee!   This recent top view shows what I think is the final incarnation. The tin outer primary's jackshaft bushing mount wasn't sturdy enough, so Boca Bob donated this chromed aluminum one. Bless you, Bob.   What a nice view! I shot this on the north end of Ft. Lauderdale's strip on A1A. Notice I finally put a '66 fishtail muffler on the two-into-one exhaust.                                                                                             Probably my favorite shot of this magnificent beast. I had to keep asking curious onlookers to please step out of the picture, but who can blame them for wanting a closer view? I mean, just look at it!    . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .