1979 Harley Davidson Chopper

What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Old school

What motivated you to start your project?

My dad showed up at my house with a frame he just scored off of facebook marketplace, the rest is history

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

By far the paint, straight out of the 70s

What are you most proud of?

I did everything from welding mounts and bungs to wiring, only thing I didn’t do is the paint

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

I could care less, let me see what they built from the ground up

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Submitted by: Charley B

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Specifics

Classification: Full-Custom

Make, Model & Year: 1979 Harley Davidson Chopper

Motorcycle cost: Almost my marriage

Engine: 80ci rebuilt shovelhead, solid lifters, crane cam, ultima electronic ignition

Intake: S&S super E

Exhaust: Drag pipes

Transmission: 5 speed FLT style trans, BDL open belt drive

Frame: Paughco frame, 37* rake 2-1/4 stretch

Suspension: +10 springer front end by Micks chop shop-CA

Wheels, tires and brakes: Front- 40 spoke wheels Avon speed master 3.00×21 tire Rear- 40 spoke wheels Firestone 5.00×16 tire, performance machine brake caliper

Finish – Paint: White with silver flake stars, blue and purple candle trails all done by Lenny@ Iron Wolf Custom Paint- Ny

Accessories: Headlight Tailight