Sunday, March 19, 2017

The Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Gangster Choppers, the Dodson DeLuxe

Completed in early 2017 just in time for the riding season to kick off! Beautiful Sportster powered Chopper featuring one off parts from the Craftsmen at Gangster Choppers. Here is a little run down to get you interested. rigid frame, wide glide front end, 21" front wheel and the classic 16" wrapped in Metzler rubber on the rear. Hand made dual headlight bracket, rear tail lamp / tag mount, exhaust pipes, sissy bar grab rail, and foot controls just naming a few. 
The unique finishes shows off the raw beauty of the workmanship in the Gangster Choppers shop. The fuel tank and rear fender is highly polished aluminum while the 1954 Chevrolet Surf Green powder coat covers the frame, triple trees and other items. 
Keeping it "Made in Virginia" the Dodson's chose to keep the trades in house, the engine and transmission was rebuilt in house, The powder coating and ceramic coating was performed in house. Tasks thats not even thought of like mounting the tires, wiring the bike, polishing the fasteners and the fuel tank and rear fender are all examples of "Made in Virginia". 
Pulling from years of experience and friends in the industry the bike showcases a Goodson air filter, Pingle fuel filter, Thunderjett tricked out carburetor, Barnett clutches and clutch cable, Pangea Speed handlebars, Cole Foster hand grips, Joker Machine foot pegs. 
When asked what special touches stood out, John Dodson replied, "the one off stash tube that mimics an old generator is the one item I really like." It was machined by Big Kenny, that's the Matriarch of the shop that is now three generations of Dodson's deep. All three doing their part to keep choppers cool. 

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