Frame Repair Shop?

[hawghd1]

Looking for a good frame repair shop, need side car loops replaced. The closer to Texas the better. Thanks

[Robert Luland]

Send it to Hoboken NJ to me. Hell I got a sawsall, comealong and a 110 volt mig welder! I can’t do any worst than the rest of them. Only kidding. I can’t tell you were to go but I can tell you who to avoid. The Frame Man in Sacramento CA. Over priced and the workmanship is for ****. He worked my wallet good. Bob L

[exeric]

Bob, you are truly the most straight-up guy on this forum. You're also funny as all get out.

[Rooster]

And Robert will probably always blame me for that Frame Man fiasco, but I had a similar experience there, also. But I had an even WORSE experience sending my frame to Bellevue Iowa.
I did finally find a 'real' frame restoration man, who's been doing it for 30 or 40 years, and who really knows his stuff! This time, I can wholeheartedly and confidently reccommend Dick Wascher at Wasco Frame. He's in Tacoma, Washington. And, as is usually the case, good work don't come cheap!
Don't let the photos of wrecked rice bikes on his website scare you--- he has to make a living too, ya know. He did a Hell of a nice job on my '52 FL frame; every time I drop in for a visit, he's got at least a few old Harley frames in there that he's working on.

http://www.wascoframe.com/

[Robert Luland]

Tom,
I do not hold you accountable for my actions. You recommended this firm and I failed to check them out. This was my own stupidity and bares no light or weight on you. Let the subject rest forever. Bob

[Rooster]

Robert, I learned from that experience also--- I will never again make a reccomendation about ANYTHING unless I am 1000% confident about it with rock solid personal satisfaction under my belt. I spoke too soon when I told you about the Frame Man, and I still apologize for that--- just one last time. And from now on, thank-you, the subject is at rest forever!

[hawghd1]

Old wounds.

Thanks, for the lead to Wasco Frames. Certainly did not mean to stir up any old wounds

[Chris Haynes]

Thanks, for the lead to Wasco Frames. Certainly did not mean to stir up any old wounds

Just don't mention the guy in Bellvue, IA and all will be well.

[Lonnie]

Well, he ain't in Texas but Marty at USA Racing in NJ repaired my '41EL frame including replacement of the seat post tube, and the downtubes on both sides from the neck to the sidecar loops and from those to the seat post tube. I consider what he did to be very reasonable and the bike rides hands-free just as straight as an arrow. I am very very pleased with Marty's work, and he explains in exact detail what he will need to do.

The seatpost tube, rear motor mount and oil tank mount came from Steve Little at Raceframe Works in Australia - fine workmanship there also.

If you'd like Marty's number, PM me and I'll pass it along.

[Chris Haynes]

V-Twin sells some nice side car loop replacements. They are perfect circled with the same outside shape as the loops. Cut then to fit you frame. V groove the frame and loops. Weld them in and dress them down. Part number is 51-0508

[hawghd1]

Thanks Chris, I think that is the way to go.

[T. Cotten]

I agree with Mr. Haynes on two counts within this thread.

The second was that everyone should apply themselves fearlessly to this task:
T'aint rocket science, as patience, careful and thoughtful observation, and a little resourcefullness can take you all the way.

I'm no pro welder!
So if I can do it, so can you.

We are here to help,


...Cotten