1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow

jack57 · Sep 25th, 2009, 08:29 PM

Hello all, I'm new here.

I may be trading my 1977 Custom Corvette for a custom 1946 Panhead tomorrow afternoon.
It was featured in the 1993 Easy Rider front cover.

My question is this. Is it worth the trade? If so, I'll be hanging out here.
Any feedback is appreciated.

I guess I have to have 5 posts before I can posts pics.

I'll try to by tonight.

smitty901 · Sep 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM

1977 vets was nothing much to get excited about in the real world not a special car.
Now if I had it and could trade it for a 1946 HD in great shape it would be the quckest deal I ever made. But I like bikes cars are ok.
While the 77 vet will have some value over the years it will not match a 1946 HD in the right condition IMO.

jack57 · Sep 25th, 2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smitty901

1977 vets was nothing much to get excited about in the real world not a special car.
Now if I had it and could trade it for a 1946 HD in great shape it would be the quckest deal I ever made. But I like bikes cars are ok.
While the 77 vet will have some value over the years it will not match a 1946 HD in the right condition IMO.

Actually my Corvette is a custom show car. It has won over 20 trophies.
I'll post some pictures of the Vette and the bike after 3 more posts.

jack57 · Sep 25th, 2009, 11:20 PM

Ok... there are lot's of photo's of my custom Corvette here:
1977 Corvette

Here is two pictures of the 46 Panhead this guy wants to trade for my Vette

mjohnsns · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:06 AM

Sweet car and very nice bike it looks like you have a very hard decision before you. I know I would.

jack57 · Sep 26th, 2009, 12:20 AM

Anybody know what a nice clean in excellent shape 46 Panheads value?

Davidw2415 · Sep 26th, 2009, 08:28 AM

Wow,that's a tough one. If it was a stock Vette I'd say jump at the trade. But if I had something That I've put as much into as you have that Vette I would have trouble letting it go. Assuming you've done the work and didn't buy it after someone else did it.

Breeze3at · Sep 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM

Jack; You need to do some checking on this bike. The first year of the panhead was 1948, not '46. It's probably an aftermarket repo engine. As custom looking as it is, it's value is not based on being a 1946.

twicecam · Sep 26th, 2009, 09:10 AM

If the title and the engine cases say 1946, It is a 46 knuckle head with a panhead top end

Crocker · Sep 26th, 2009, 10:08 AM

what you have here is a custom bike and as stated here by others the year and model is not relivent in this case , original numbers on both cases, and production belly numbers and all other matching components on the motor would play in to value as also chasiss correct oem parts ( original ) correct frame for year would add value , the value of this custom bike would depend on the quality of the parts used to do this build and ofcourse as you know the finish and fitment would play a big part of value , Just my Opinion here But from your pictures of your 77 Vet , I would say you have double in your build.just to give you an example a friend of mine has a nicly done 56 pan custom build nice fit and finish,real nice runner ,head turner. forsale and asking 15k, I think he is too high in his price .Good luck

Sep 25th, 2009, 08:29 PM	#1
jack57 New Family Ride: 1946 Panhead Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Posts: 9	1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow Hello all, I'm new here. I may be trading my 1977 Custom Corvette for a custom 1946 Panhead tomorrow afternoon. It was featured in the 1993 Easy Rider front cover. My question is this. Is it worth the trade? If so, I'll be hanging out here. Any feedback is appreciated. I guess I have to have 5 posts before I can posts pics. I'll try to by tonight.

Sep 25th, 2009, 10:32 PM	#2
smitty901 Retired Moderators Ride: 2007 Road glide Join Date: Jan 1st, 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 5,939 My Mood:	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow 1977 vets was nothing much to get excited about in the real world not a special car. Now if I had it and could trade it for a 1946 HD in great shape it would be the quckest deal I ever made. But I like bikes cars are ok. While the 77 vet will have some value over the years it will not match a 1946 HD in the right condition IMO. __________________ The Infantry leads the way

Sep 25th, 2009, 11:20 PM	#4
jack57 New Family Ride: 1946 Panhead Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Posts: 9	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow Ok... there are lot's of photo's of my custom Corvette here: 1977 Corvette Here is two pictures of the 46 Panhead this guy wants to trade for my Vette

Sep 26th, 2009, 12:06 AM	#5
mjohnsns Start The Engine Ride: 2007 XL Low Join Date: Jun 28th, 2009 Location: Glenpool Oklahoma Posts: 10 My Mood:	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow Sweet car and very nice bike it looks like you have a very hard decision before you. I know I would.

Sep 26th, 2009, 12:20 AM	#6
jack57 New Family Ride: 1946 Panhead Join Date: Sep 25th, 2009 Posts: 9	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow Anybody know what a nice clean in excellent shape 46 Panheads value?

Sep 26th, 2009, 08:28 AM	#7
Davidw2415 Community Guru Wannabe Ride: 06 Fat Boy Join Date: Dec 4th, 2007 Posts: 1,226 My Mood:	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow Wow,that's a tough one. If it was a stock Vette I'd say jump at the trade. But if I had something That I've put as much into as you have that Vette I would have trouble letting it go. Assuming you've done the work and didn't buy it after someone else did it. __________________ With every mistake, we must surely be learning.George Harrison

Sep 26th, 2009, 08:48 AM	#8
Breeze3at Community Star Ride: 2007 Electra Glide Classic Join Date: Aug 18th, 2009 Location: Warner Robins, GA Posts: 669 My Mood:	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow Jack; You need to do some checking on this bike. The first year of the panhead was 1948, not '46. It's probably an aftermarket repo engine. As custom looking as it is, it's value is not based on being a 1946. __________________ I've got the age,, when do I get the wisdom ?

Sep 26th, 2009, 09:10 AM	#9
twicecam Play The Throttle Ride: 2009 FLHX Join Date: Dec 1st, 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 182 My Mood:	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow If the title and the engine cases say 1946, It is a 46 knuckle head with a panhead top end __________________ Man of few words...A.K.A keyboard challenged Last edited by twicecam; Sep 26th, 2009 at 09:13 AM.

Sep 26th, 2009, 10:08 AM	#10
Crocker Play The Throttle Ride: 07 FLHX Join Date: Dec 31st, 2008 Location: NE PA Posts: 198 My Mood:	Re: 1946 Panhead value? May trade for it tomorrow what you have here is a custom bike and as stated here by others the year and model is not relivent in this case , original numbers on both cases, and production belly numbers and all other matching components on the motor would play in to value as also chasiss correct oem parts ( original ) correct frame for year would add value , the value of this custom bike would depend on the quality of the parts used to do this build and ofcourse as you know the finish and fitment would play a big part of value , Just my Opinion here But from your pictures of your 77 Vet , I would say you have double in your build.just to give you an example a friend of mine has a nicly done 56 pan custom build nice fit and finish,real nice runner ,head turner. forsale and asking 15k, I think he is too high in his price .Good luck

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