1935 Harley Model VL Flathead Frame

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We thank "Blackie" from Chillicothe, Ohio, United States who kindly made available these photos of this 1935 Harley Model VL Flathead frame.

Blackie: "1935 harley VL frame, cast webbing is drilled, the rear legs are cut and bent for a lower stance, neck has a 1/2 inch cut off top for a 36 - 47 springer. Has 45 fat bob gas/oil tank mounts.

I had a VL motor in her and ran a 4 speed knuckle tranny. I rode this to Daytona last year."

Blackie: "Solid old frame, reinforced under the tranny mount where it needed it! Keep in mind this is a 75 year old frame!

I did the work on the frame, been building Bobbers for 35 years. I cut the seat tee off. I lowered the rear end and reinforced the cuts.

I took 1 inch out of the top legs, so as to lower the rear end. Stock VL frame is set high in the back! It also gives you a little more rake in front, stock VL rake is 27 degrees.

A 45 motor is too small for this frame, this is a big twin frame."

1935 Harley Model VL Flathead frame

1935 Harley VL Frame - Rear End

Rear bottom view of 1935 VL Frame.

1935 Harley VL Frame - Steering Neck

1935 Harley VL Frame - Front and Back

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(February 2010)

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