Description
This is a genuine factory original OEM Harley-Davidson stamped steel "tin" outer primary cover. This classic legacy component features a horizontal swage line accent run embossed straight through the center body channel.
The vintage chrome plating has aged beautifully, creating a perfect look for a survivor cruiser or daily rider chopper project. The layout includes the large open rear derby hub alignment array, a two-bolt central port window, an oval lower drain path, and the integrated rear-facing starter bump pocket profile.
Condition Details & Discrepancies:
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Cosmetic Surface Finish: This component is in authentic vintage survivor condition. The old chrome plating shows widespread storage weathering, fine surface cleaning hairline scratches, mild clouding haze, and heavy caking of old shop grease/dirt layer accumulations inside the rear contours. There are scattered tiny pinpricks of active flash oxidation and light pitting spots.
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Physical Structure: The heavy-gauge stamped steel hull is solid and straight across the main tracking zones. The perimeter sealing lip edges are straight, and all factory mounting screw paths are fully intact without structural cracks or previous weld repair fixes.
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Interior Casing Condition: The inner face is structurally clean and solid, showing only typical trace elements of dark old primary oil film residues, localized flash surface rust discoloration, and minor storage grime. It can be bolted up as-is for a character-heavy patina custom build, or it serves as an excellent solid base candidate for complete media-blasting and a high-mirror re-chrome or gloss black restoration overhaul.
Please note that this listing is strictly for exactly 1 used factory outer primary tin cover as pictured. Derby plates, inspection windows, and mounting fasteners are not included.
3. COMPATIBILITY / FITMENT
Designed as a direct stock replacement or period-correct custom chopper application for 4-speed Big Twin models running rigid or swingarm frame layouts without electric starters (replaces factory OEM reference 60505-55):
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1955–1964 Harley-Davidson Panhead / Hydra Glide / Duo-Glide (FL / FLH)
Please note: This traditional tin primary cover is engineered for early 4-speed chain-drive models running standard matching legacy steel inner covers. It will not line up with modern aluminum 5-speed drivetrains or later electric-start inner primary configurations.
Condition: Used
Fitment: Verify fitment using the photos, part numbers, and item specifics before purchase.
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Brand: Harley-Davidson
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Manufacturer Part Number: Panhead
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Compatible Model: Panhead
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Material: Chrome
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Universal Fitment: No
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Vintage Part: Yes
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Placement on Vehicle: Left
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Country of Origin: United States
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Performance Part: No
Source: Imported from active eBay listing 398409352615 for Shopify draft review.
Condition: Used
Fitment: Only use fitment explicitly shown in the copied eBay description/item specifics. Buyer should verify fitment using photos, part numbers, and listed details.
eBay Item Specifics
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Brand: Harley-Davidson
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Manufacturer Part Number: Panhead
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Compatible Model: Panhead
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Material: Chrome
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Universal Fitment: No
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Vintage Part: Yes
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Placement on Vehicle: Left
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Country of Origin: United States
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Performance Part: No
