| Don's Vintage Cats Restoration Of 1968 Panther 500 Hirth |
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| April 17/2003 Bulkhead cleaned, welded, painted & ready to go |
| June 10/2002 Motor rebuilt New crank seals 1 new piston & rings |
| Restoration started in April 2003. Progress is being made, using re-chromed handle bars and levers, rear bumper assembly zinc coated, NOS belly pan side panels and a reproduction center panel. The hood has been repaired and painted and has reproduction decals. The seat sponge has been reproduced and covered with new yellow leopard vinyl covering. Now, all it takes is time to put it all together !!! |
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| Page created May 29/2003 & updated July 27/2007 |
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| June 16/2003 Engine in place Drivers & Muffler ready |
| Working with and fitting this engine has been a real challenge. I can only imagine the problems AC had when they were attempting to "shoehorn" this engine into a chassis that was designed for single or twin cylinders in-line engines. Clearance on both front and rear is zilch. |
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| July 25/2003 Applying the finishing touches Son, Darrell, giving a hand |
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| May 29/2003 |
| July 28/2003 1968 Panther 500 Hirth Opposed Production Number unknown |
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