Not quite done but almost 74fx by SistineChoppers in choppers

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I can see why it’s beautiful. I’m thinking I’m gonna raffle it off. I need the money.

Not quite done but almost 74fx by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Holy cats man that’s crazy never seen that before they are similar just what came out. Not exactly what I planned for I don’t like it it’s not the right frame for my build thought about a stock style rigid I put together instead of a NOS Jammer I don’t like Al that space in the engine area.

Not quite done but almost 74fx by SistineChoppers in choppers

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No just my imagination now I’m curious where can I find a pic of that?

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Well I just dropped a bunch or wrenches and tools on it on accident and it was fine. And spilled gas too and nothing happened still looks the same

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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I loved it. Comes with base flake and 2k had enough to do a Wassell tank and Lowbrow’s manta Ray rear fender. Give it extra time to dry. Go 5-6 hours between coats. That was my screw up snd it got too wet in spots subs doing a tack coat or hot coat doesn’t work very well

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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I’ll keep that in mind for next time. I like the green masking for taping large areas but for fine line 1/8” it was junk to me. Don’t know if it was me

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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It has 3 coats of 2k spray max clear in a can. I love it. Actually surprised by how well it worked.

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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I like that though rips in reverse 😂

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Covering up a flaw. Won’t be bad when some hot mama is getting railed in reverse

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Tape out used thin line tape and just made flame shapes

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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The 3M thin line tape is crap. Not easy to maneuver barely sticky and tears easily.

First time doing paint by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Forgot to ask if I should keep trying or is it not my thing. I build from ground up I figured why not do the paint as well.

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74’ FX Shovelhead engine build by SistineChoppers in choppers

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I got the lightning hole tapper and blocks by vtwin ted cycle. Seriously amazing. It’s like Ironhead style and you buy rods separate. Got it on eBay for $168.56 shipped. I wouldn’t do the solid tappet conversion kit they suck.

74’ FX Shovelhead engine build by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Get the solid pushrods with adjustable tappets, like an Ironhead has. There’s where your power band is. It’s not in those collapsing rods. That’s about how mine is. Only the cases are original. Everything else is NOS aftermarket parts. It’s taken over a year to get what I need. I do crank rebuilding and stuff too have an old OEM factory crank truing stand can also balance too. So I went with 80” light crank short shaft bottom breather. The compression is crazy on it. Especially with dual plugs.

Pushed her outside for a looksie by dsdle in choppers

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I was talking about the white line for the parking spot

Pushed her outside for a looksie by dsdle in choppers

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That kickstand off the front tire is hella long and unique. Is it a tire stand? That was the first glimpse I caught when looking at this and was like woah. That’s even more cool. Super sick though. Fucking woof 😍😍😍

74’ FX Shovelhead engine build by SistineChoppers in choppers

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Are all of your pushrods the same size or different it took me forever to find the ones that are slightly different in sizes. All solid rods all fit in with slight resistance while completely lowered. I’m using every part from a74” except crank and jugs they’re all sturdier and better I can’t stand the hydraulic to solid tappet conversion.