Here is the project in the early, but already started stage. A '42 CWC built Western Flyer, powdered coated, NOS Shockmaster fork. A '99 WC1 motor kit. Almost everything that came with the kit will not be used, since I want to make this as close to a '47 model as possible. All the controls will be switched to thumb and solid cable, and the carb switched to vintage. The Echo pipe will be switched to flex. The original black tank has been painted cream, and chrome plastic belt guard has been switched to H model guard and painted to match the tank.The WC1 I guess will be used as is until the valve seats go, which I assume will be sooner than later, at which time I guess if I haven't found an H motor, I'll upgrade to the NE5 top end. Everything will either be original to the bike or Whizzer. I re-laced the rear wheel with HD spokes, mounted the sheve, then tested the fit in the frame. Sheve hits the frame... so tomorrow I'm going to have my wheel truing friend dish it as much as humanly possible towards the chain side. If it still hits, then I guess I'll have to dimple the frame, which I'd rather not do, but I've come to terms with it. I also have to go to the local Harley dealership to pick up a few gaskets so I can button up the engine side cover and valve cover before mounting in the frame. Plus, after all of that, I need to pickup the New Departure WD front brake-hub, so I can lace it up and get it trued too. Oh yeah- I need to cut channels in my perfectly straight original rear fender for the belt. That makes me a little sad, but I'll get over it. At some point I need to bend the original dog-leg crank arm out to clear the flywheel/belt cover too! Yes friends, there's still lots to do.



I'll keep you posted as things progress...