46 Frame

[Pete Pearce]

Looking for resources for frame repair, I've got a 46 knuckle frame that looks pretty straight and intact, front crash bar mount has some ugly welding repairs that were probly done in the late 50s, also has been laying in the dirt/snow for the last 40 years and showing some heavy rust along bottom left side.

Thanks Pete

[Rooster]

It is with great confidence that I am able to offer you the name of the man that worked on my '52 frame; after nothing but negative results and wasted money in two other shops, he finally got it right. This guy really knows frames, been at it over 30 years, and he blew me away by his knowledge and skill. He is in Tacoma, Washington, name is Dick Wascher.

http://www.wascoframe.com/

Give him a call, tell him what you have. He is not cheap; it's true that you pay good money for good work. The end results are worth it.

You may be able to find someone closer; I have heard of excellent results from Carl Olsen, who is in South Dakota, but I have no direct experience with him.

[HD48FL]

I have heard of excellent results from Carl Olsen, who is in South Dakota, but I have no direct experience with him.

Carl and Matt fixed a frame for me and they did a great job. I'd highly recommend them.

[Pete Pearce]

Thanks, this is somthing I want done right the first time by some one that knows what they are doing.

Thanks again

[Rooster]

Thanks, this is somthing I want done right the first time by some one that knows what they are doing.

Thanks again

Yes, I totally agree. Be careful, there are some out there who claim to know what they are doing, but happen to be complete butchers. Good luck with it, I know you'll find the right guy.

[Chris Haynes]

There is a guy in Iowa,,,, never mind. How about the guy in Sacramento?

[Rooster]

There is a guy in Iowa,,,, never mind. How about the guy in Sacramento?

You know my response to both those remarks, Chris! Hey, I'm trying to be nice here....!

[Pops]

I specialise in Harley Davidson frame repair. Been doing it for about 13 yrs now with many satisfied customers. I have done Harley frames dating from 1915 to 2006. If you still need some work done call 724-295-3609 ask for Gregg. Pro Shop Cycle Frame

[billpedalino]

Pops,

Where are you located? I'm in New York and have a 1953 FL frame that has been improperly repaired. If shipping won't kill me, I might be interested.

Bill Pedalino

[Chris Haynes]

I just had my 1936 Knuck frame repaired by Rick Cressie At Tri C Engineering. He doesn't specialize in frames but is a top notch fabricator. Rick also is the man behind Trackmaster Racing Frames. His rate is $85.00 an hour. I am glad it only took 18 hours to do my frame, which is now perfect.
The seat post tube was broken and goober repaired below the rear engine/transmission mount. Rick pulled the plug out of the bottom of the seat post tube. Designed a sleeve reaching up about eight inches inside the tube, making sure the pogo stick spring had clearance.Then it was plug welded in place and the break repaired. The bottom of this sleeve looks exactly like the plug removed from the bottom of the tube. I am sure this spot will never break again.
He cut open major dents in the bottom of the frame flattened, re rolled them, put then back in place and welded them up. You can't tell anything has been done.
He replaced the speedometer/upper tanks mount with a beautiful replacement from Competition Distributing. You cant tell it was ever hacked off.
I found a set of original tank/seat T mounts that he put in place of the originals than had been cut off.
Holes had been drilled in the upper seat post casting. He made those and other holes in the frame dissapear.
All and all he went over this extremely rare frame and repaired all the Chopper Days damage to it. Its next stop will be the blaster then off to Valley Enameling to make it black again.

http://www.tri-cengineering.com/motorcycle.htm

http://www.tri-cengineering.com/About_Tri_CEngineering.htm