1972 XLH - Std 19" laced front wheel w/drum brake.

Prior owner painted the entire front wheel with a can of silver spray paint. I've been all over this forum, ebay and Google and so far can't find a single source for this wheel. Wasn't this wheel used from '57 thru '72? Kinda figured they would be rather easy to find given total production and folks general dislike for drums and updating to the later disc brake wheels.

I was hoping to find a servicable and presentable chrome replacement wheel complete or core. I can rebuild my current brakes, strip and polish out the brake plate and do the axle bearings with the swap. After I am back on the road, I can get my old painted wheel striped at my leisure and then decide if it warrents rebuilding for reinstallation or resale as a rebuildable core.

In short, I'm just in love with the classic drum brake on the XLH and am proud that my '72 was the last year for them. However, I just can't find them. Any ideas before swap meet season?

 

nothing is easy when it's 40yrs old...just gotta wait for it to come up.

 

Post here. Some more IronHead guys will see it ...

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