See, I have Part-timer Steve slaving in the background, preparing tubing for slugs, for our next repair. That means I can fuck off and take photos. What was Steve doing all last weekend while I was elbow deep in a 6 speed builder's kit install for Tommy's Fatboy???? Kids.....
This otherwise good wishbone frame needs a new neck. The original neck was raked out to 40-odd degrees a long time ago, then somebody decided to take it back to stock again. Unfortunately, it wasn't taken back to 30 degrees, it was deraked back to 26 degrees. The neck had been heated and welded too many times, and with god knows what stick welding rod. The best thing to do was to replace the neck. Before when I've done this job, your only choice for replacement was the offshore casting, and the quality was always hit-or-miss at best. That was, up until now........
This is the standard 30 degree, '48-up OEM-style replacement neck from Hardtail Choppers, Inc. Check out the arrow, it says USA. That's right, it's made (along with all his other replacement castings) right in the state of Washington, and it is NICE! Want to know what's even nicer? These necks are available in the standard rake, or you can special order these OEM-style necks from 35-50 degrees in both mild steel, and stainless. Go over and take a look at John's stuff - highly recommended:http://www.hardtailchoppers.com/
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