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Old Jun 18, 2012 | 11:18 AM
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Frame just got dropped off and I need to send it straight to the powder coaters.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2012 | 06:17 AM
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I'm gonna get it mocked up before sending it out for powder coating....
 
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Old Jul 16, 2012 | 06:23 AM
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A little more progress. Still waiting for my rear brake caliper and hanger from Sucker Punch Sally's but should be firing it up in a few weeks if I don't have to work too much....
 
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Old Aug 20, 2012 | 08:16 AM
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Getting closer....
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 10:44 AM
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been out riddin all summer...time closin down...back checking on her... looks beauty... cheers
 
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Old Sep 17, 2012 | 12:14 PM
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Getting to look like an as* kicker My 46 chopper is for sale if you know of anyone let me know I'll send pics I gots to down size
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 10:16 AM
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Getting closer....
Lookin mighty fine !
Hope you can video the start, I love the sound of a good running knuck.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:03 PM
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Finally got through all the DMV stuff and it's still a 47'!

Finishing up the wiring and waiting on a couple of springs
and hopefully take it for a ride next weekend.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Getting to look like an as* kicker My 46 chopper is for sale if you know of anyone let me know I'll send pics I gots to down size
Shoot me the pics and I'll ask around (jeffngordon@hotmail.com).
 
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Old Sep 24, 2012 | 06:06 AM
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Got it done yesterday and took it for a ride. Got my eyes on an old Panhead now.
 
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