thanks Dudiedook, i've seen a few sohcs for sale in your area on craigslist. i think about getting another so as to have one to ride in case one is down while i work on the other. wouldn't that be cool to have two classics to play with. maybe go for a more custom look on one. a guy up here has a 79 750 limited, one owner, sat 7 yrs, won't start. $1000, pics look good, supposed to be original. has bigger harley instead.