Motor and trans looks like a late 30's Knuckle. The frame probably is also. The oil tank looks right. Most of the rest looks like junkyard finds.
Trying to ID this Build
Looking for a little help from the pros on identifying Frame/Forks/Engine/Trans or anything else if you know what it is.
Want to try and replicate this chopper but need some schooling on what is what.
I have hi-resolution photos I can email on request.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
Want to try and replicate this chopper but need some schooling on what is what.
I have hi-resolution photos I can email on request.
Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you
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Thanks guys,
There is a painted '63 on the left side of oil tank so thinking that is referring to the frame?? Wishbone rigid frame is what can't seem to pin down as to yr. or model. Headstock is molded and so is the little wishbone cross member below the neck-piece. Is the backbone or top tube brace also molded into the top of the wishbone like the headstock?? Do people do this kinda work? or is there a stock frame like this? minus the rake I guess.
I have much better pictures(big file size) and can send to anyone the dropbox link for a closer look if they like.
I've been told the engine is a pan bottom with shovel top but be nice to confirm that (as per comments of Pete / Breeze .380 make me wonder now/ do a lot of people make that mistake??)
The forks are maybe a reproduction of a 1948 Harley Davidson Offset Springer Front End as the look identical except for the length. Not sure if there is a method of modding stock ones or if they just copied and stretched them.
Been told the oil pump looks steel which should mean '66-'67 but not sure...
Stock Rocker foot clutch most are agreeing on.
I've uploaded a closer shot of the motor and another angle of left side.
The white chopper beside it is a stock early '60s panhead right? Are the bottom ends of the motor the same or does it just look that way to the untrained eye??
Thanks again for your time. you have given me somethings to think about.
There is a painted '63 on the left side of oil tank so thinking that is referring to the frame?? Wishbone rigid frame is what can't seem to pin down as to yr. or model. Headstock is molded and so is the little wishbone cross member below the neck-piece. Is the backbone or top tube brace also molded into the top of the wishbone like the headstock?? Do people do this kinda work? or is there a stock frame like this? minus the rake I guess.
I have much better pictures(big file size) and can send to anyone the dropbox link for a closer look if they like.
I've been told the engine is a pan bottom with shovel top but be nice to confirm that (as per comments of Pete / Breeze .380 make me wonder now/ do a lot of people make that mistake??)
The forks are maybe a reproduction of a 1948 Harley Davidson Offset Springer Front End as the look identical except for the length. Not sure if there is a method of modding stock ones or if they just copied and stretched them.
Been told the oil pump looks steel which should mean '66-'67 but not sure...
Stock Rocker foot clutch most are agreeing on.
I've uploaded a closer shot of the motor and another angle of left side.
The white chopper beside it is a stock early '60s panhead right? Are the bottom ends of the motor the same or does it just look that way to the untrained eye??
Thanks again for your time. you have given me somethings to think about.
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