We removed all the sheet metal for sandblasting. Next, we welded 1/4" round stock down the center of the sheet metal.

Using 16 guage steel, we hammered out concaved teardrops for the sides of the gas tank. Next, we made a template and cut the sides out of the tank and tig welded the teardrops in place.

Next, we removed the plastic lisc.bracket and replaced it with our "Old School" tailamp/side mount lisc.bracket.

In keeping with the "Old School" theme, we removed the factory wheels and had them sandblasted, thus, removing the factory's black powder coating from teh rims and hubs. A.J., from Last Chance Powder Coating, powder coated the rims and hubs and then the spokes black.

Finally ready for paint!

Bob at Hollywood Kustoms in Northlake, IL, laid down some bitchen "Old School" pinstriping and made the logos for the sides of the tank.

Before and After Pictures

We started with a 79 FLH swingarm frame.

Next, we removed the shocks, struts and swingarm.

After inspecting the frame before placing it on the frame jig, we noticed crappy welding around the neck and top motor mount on the backbone. We welded in two sections of round stock (in an "X" pattern) from the down tubes to the seat post. By doing this, it will keep the frame true when we cut out the backbone.