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World War II Relic | 1942 Harley-Davidson WLC

Unforgettable Vintage Barn Find.

By , Photography by Mykel Nicolaou

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
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