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Project 76 electra glide

Discussion in 'Projects' started by viking, Sep 25, 2011.

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  1. viking

    viking New Member

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    I am supposed to pick up a running 76 electra glide tomorrow (amf)It looks pretty rough but the motor was rebuilt 2000 miles ago.The wiring has to be all redone.I can do alot of this stuff myself I have played with shovels for years.Paint is real bad.The guy tells me it is a bicentenial model.It has a huge tour pack faring and saddle bags white with a red,white and blue sticker on them.I am not paying very much for the bike and hope to fix it up a bit and sell it.I was just wondering if it was worth more because it is a special modle.not sure if I should strip it down or try to keep it original.It is a complete bike every thing seems to be there.It sure is not a pretty bike but may be a colector.Anyone had one of these?Anything I should know?
    Thanks Viking
    viking, Sep 25, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    Can you post some pictures.

    I had a AMF Harley and I liked it.
    cardboard, Sep 25, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Like most anything it's worth what people will pay , as for a shovel head & 76 year model red white & blue , HD did with those like the 03 models & flooded the market , post some pics
    cowboy, Sep 25, 2011
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  5. FLHTbiker

    FLHTbiker Moderator Staff Member

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    Sounds like a fun project providing you can sell it for enough to make a profit after repairs. Post up some pics. :)
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    FLHTbiker, Sep 25, 2011
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  6. viking

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    I will try to post some pics when I get it home.I am going to get it today unless I change my mind when I get there.I went to see it once and it was not running but now it is and the guy SAYS it runs very well.
    viking, Sep 26, 2011
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    Take it out for a ride too if it is safe!!!!:D
    JohnnyBiker, Sep 26, 2011
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  8. viking

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    I got her home what a beast.It was not rideable as it was half apart.I started it and it runs really well except for a small knock in the bottom end but I am about 90% sure it is coming from the comp.sprocket.It idles away like a typical 1200,Ice cold start her up and walk away and she just keeps going.shut it down and when you restart it it dose not make a half turn and it is running again.can't be much wrong with it.I will try to get some pics soon.
    viking, Sep 27, 2011
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  9. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Congrats on the new project , now let the fun begin in The project section
    cowboy, Sep 27, 2011
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  10. chucktx

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    excellent!!!!!!! as cowboy said....lets getr done in the projects section.........cant wait!!!
    chucktx, Sep 27, 2011
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    cardboard Well-Known Member

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    This ain't gonna Cut the Mustard without
    Pictures man
    cardboard, Sep 27, 2011
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    AWESOME...another Shovel build. Best of luck...but,

    :worthless:
    eieio4tn, Sep 27, 2011
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  13. viking

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    They are coming I just did'nt get time today to take pics.I got the bike all transfered into my name and then went through boxes of parts that came with her.Hosed her off and managed to get shovelhead grease on the old lady.She is a good sport and laughed and said it has been a while since that happened.
    viking, Sep 27, 2011
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    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    oh ya digging through boxs of extra parts can be fun with a new project , your last line i'll leave alone for now :D
    cowboy, Sep 27, 2011
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  15. viking

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    Here are some pics of what I am starting with.She looks better in the pic than close up but it is really not that bad.

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    viking, Sep 28, 2011
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    I remember those :) I like it however looks better without the white bags and white front fairing on it. You going to paint the bike all one color? :)
    FLHTbiker, Sep 28, 2011
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    Nice love the bike.

    Great project... Been wanting to do one for a while
    myself...
    hotroadking, Sep 28, 2011
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  18. eieio4tn

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    careful...HRK will try and get your ride...HA HA...nice project...:cool:
    eieio4tn, Sep 28, 2011
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  19. cowboy

    cowboy Moderator Staff Member

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    Looks good like a 10 footer should :D what a real good starter for a project :cool:
    cowboy, Sep 28, 2011
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    All the white stuff is going up for sale to help finace the build.I am really not in a rush on this one it is going to take me a while.
    viking, Sep 29, 2011
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  21. FLHTbiker

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    Not being in a rush is good and gives you something to do.
    FLHTbiker, Sep 29, 2011
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