WTB- WLA/WLC

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WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by Diamondjim11 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 1:52 pm

Want to buy Wla or wlc, want a running bike not a basket case. Needing paint or tlc ok, don't want to build one. Any leads appreciated and bird dog fee for successful transaction. Thanks
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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by chibobber » Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:39 pm

Head over to Oley at the end April.Best AMCA meet.If you don't find one there you can certainly connect with someone who is selling one. Check with Resurrection Cycles.Steve will be there and usually is wired into what is available.

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by Diamondjim11 » Wed Feb 22, 2017 5:52 pm

Thanks for the info, I was told about that by a buddy. Was hoping to find something, and figured I would check here first. Thanks again.
Jim
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1943 M3A1 AUTOCAR
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1968 KAISER M-52
1952 WATER BUFFALO

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by OLDABEWLA » Wed Feb 22, 2017 6:33 pm

Steve Lemay at Resurrection Cycle has one on his website site restored for $28,000

Jim,
I hope you don't get sticker shock? These bikes are not cheap in any condition even a complete basket case that has good original parts can sell for $10,000

The bike your asking for is easy a $17,000 to $20,000 motorcycle restored nice are selling for $25,000 to $35,000 another member here restored a bike with all original parts used tons of NOS parts and had $46,000 invested into it.

If your real serious about a bike if you don't have a copy already get a copy of Bruce Palmer how to restore you military Harley Davidson a must and a great tool to use to help you with your purchase.

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by Diamondjim11 » Thu Feb 23, 2017 3:10 am

Thanks, yes I am aware of the prices and I will be getting a copy of the palmer book. Just think I would like to get into something smaller than the armor I've been working with. Thanks again for the good information.
Jim
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1943 M3A1 AUTOCAR
1943 BEN HUR
1942 WC52
2 1942 FORD GPW"s
1968 KAISER M-52
1952 WATER BUFFALO

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by gibba » Mon Mar 27, 2017 9:06 pm

I Have a 1943 WLA for sale. It was the 2012 MVPA Gold winner, scored a 96%, have all judging papers. Bike runs and looks amazing (gun not included) - $32k obo. Located in AZ.
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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by marc belanger » Sun May 14, 2017 6:42 am

David Sarafan had a very nice frehsly restored WLA type 6 for sale at the Oley meet. Not cheap but extremely accurate. I consider this type of bike as an investment.

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by gibba » Sun May 14, 2017 10:12 am

marc belanger wrote:David Sarafan had a very nice frehsly restored WLA type 6 for sale at the Oley meet. Not cheap but extremely accurate. I consider this type of bike as an investment.
What was he asking for it?

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by gibba » Sun May 14, 2017 10:16 am

marc belanger wrote:David Sarafan had a very nice frehsly restored WLA type 6 for sale at the Oley meet. Not cheap but extremely accurate. I consider this type of bike as an investment.
What was he asking for it?

I still have mine - fighting about letting it go - I know I will never find another like this one. It truly is spectacular and original. As a MVPA National gold winner, with a score of 96%, you know it is legit. I guess that is why I am having a hard time? Too many toys though, running out of room.

Thanks in advance for your reply -
Mike Gibson
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Harley Davidson WLA Series IV (1943)
MVPA 30956, AZMVA & AHMTA

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Re: WTB- WLA/WLC

Post by Hired Goon » Sun May 14, 2017 11:44 am

David was asking 27,000 at Oley. It was very nice. There were several others not nearly as nice but a lot cheaper.
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