World War II Relic | 1942 Harley-Davidson WLC
Unforgettable Vintage Barn Find.
Specifications |
| Bike Owner | Nick Gale |
| Shop Name | Nick Gale Custom Cycles |
| Shop Phone | 0044 202 998 6775 |
| Shop Website | nickgalecustoms.com |
| Year/Make/Model | ’42 H-D/WLC |
| Fabrication | Nick Gale |
| Assembly | Nick Gale |
| Build Time | Six weeks |
| Engine |
| Year/Manufacturer | ’42/H-D |
| Type/Size | Flathead/45ci |
| Builder | Nick Gale |
| Cases | Stock |
| Cylinder | Stock |
| Heads | Stock |
| Rocker Boxes | Stock |
| Carb | Amal |
| Air Cleaner | Amal |
| Exhaust | Stock |
| Transmission |
| Year Manufacturer | ’42/H-D |
| Case | Stock |
| Clutch | Stock |
| Primary Drive | Stock |
| Frame |
| Year/Manufacturer | ’42/H-D/Nick Gale |
| Rake | Stock |
| Stretch | Stock |
| Suspension |
| Manufacturer Front | H-D |
| Length | Stock |
| Triple Trees | Stock |
| Manufacturer | H-D |
| Wheels, Tires, and Brakes |
| Manufacturer Front/Type | H-D/Spoke |
| Size-Height/Width | 16x3-1/2 |
| Tire/Size | 130x16 |
| Caliper | WLC Drum |
| Manufacturer/Rear | H-D/Spoke |
| Size-Height/Width | 16x3-1/2 |
| Tire/Size | 130x16 |
| Caliper | WLC Drum |
| Finish/Paint |
| Color | Black with gold pinstripe |
| Painter | Nick Gale |
| Graphics | Nick Gale |
| Accessories |
| Rear Fender | Triumph Bonneville |
| Fender Struts | Nick Gale |
| Gas Tank/Cap | Nick Gale/Crime Scene Choppers cap |
| Oil Tanks/Cap | Nick Gale/Crime Scene Choppers cap |
| Handlebars | Stock |
| Hand Controls | Stock |
| Foot Controls | Stock |
| Footpegs | Stock |
| Headlight | Stock adapted for 12-volt |
| Taillight | Crime Scene Choppers |
| License Mount | Nick Gale |
| Seat | Colne Creek Moto |
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