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Topic: American Chopper Shelby bike?
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 01-04-2005 09:34 AM
 
I guess we should expect to see a new American Chopper about this bike soon.http://www.mustangdepot.com/CarShows/images/sema04/DSCF0008.JPG http://www.mustangdepot.com/CarShows/images/sema04/Image0064.JPG http://www.mustangdepot.com/CarShows/images/sema04/DSCF0017.JPG http://www.mustangdepot.com/CarShows/images/sema04/DSCF0010.JPG
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-04-2005 11:44 AM
I had heard of this but forgot to mention it. Apparently, the Pauls {Jr and Sr} are each getting Eleanors in exchange. {what about Mikey?}------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-04-2005 11:53 AM
quote:
Originally posted by SteveLaRiviere:
I had heard of this but forgot to mention it. Apparently, the Pauls {Jr and Sr} are each getting Eleanors in exchange. {what about Mikey?}
Whatta you mean..what about Mikey!!! HEY! He's got a 77 Matador so eat your heart out!!
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 01-04-2005 02:02 PM
Don't get me wrong, these guys have built some amazing bikes, but this one fall on it's face. I would'nt trade an Eleanor for 2 of these bikes, signed by them both Paul's.------------------
William
I'm too busy workin', to get rich. 68 Coupe
Stock 289
C4
Edelbrock 600/RPM Intake
Pertronix Ignitor/Flamethrower Coil
Thorley's with Cherry Bomb's
2.79's out back(for now)
15"x7" AR ASTRO's(needin' new 225 60's) "Project Under Construction" [This message has been edited by 68 Coop (edited 01-04-2005).]
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adragon8u
Gearhead Posts: 5867
From: Oceano, Ca. member# 2895
Registered: Mar 2003
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posted 01-04-2005 08:08 PM
I realy like the gas tank though, with the cobra theme and all------------------
"I started with nothing, and I still have most of it left"
I'm an optimist, but I don't think it helps much
http://webpages.charter.net/adragon8u/mystang
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tricksixtyfive
Journeyman Posts: 91
From: los angeles
Registered: Sep 2004
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posted 01-05-2005 12:56 AM
Its kind of a wacky design a thin tank with a fat rear fender? that is so off balance anyone have better pics
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 48752
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-05-2005 09:02 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mellowyellow:
Whatta you mean..what about Mikey!!! HEY! He's got a 77 Matador so eat your heart out!!
He needs an upgrade, he's been sober most of the time these days. ------------------
'70 Mustang Mach 1 351C 4V/FMX/3.25 Open
'70 Mustang Convertible 250 I6/3 speed/2.79 Open
'72 Mustang Sprint Hardtop 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-05-2005 09:39 AM
I wonder just what Mikey's prob is. He's literate, reads the prompter well, etc, just a bit off the wall....like the time he and his buddy drove the truck into the pond!! Best one was putting Paul Sr's. picture on the seat of his bike! yes! motorcycle! and saying he'll fart on it!That Eleanor/Cobra bike too much! But... it'll probably go over big. Could you picture Shelby riding that thing. He'd need training wheels. LOL!
Seriously, that bike is, well.......let's just say it's a bit overstated.....putting it mildly. That front fender Eleanor "hood bulge" reminded me of a Fl. croc floating along with just his eyes out of the water. The woodgrain handle bar. Ok, I give it that but the rear fender is overdone. A lot of Paul Jr's "last minute" inspirations. Much thought, and good metal work, went into it from the small "side scoop" to the "spoiler" on the back. The fender is too fat. The Cobra gas tank is nice work-bet that Rick did it. Pauly aint that good. Liked the wheels. They missed the mark when they didn't have a radiator. All sorts of grills could have been incorporated-like an early REAL Cobra! LOL! Will I watch the show when it's on???? Of Course!! LOL!
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ZRX61
Journeyman Posts: 43
From: LA County
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 01-05-2005 09:09 PM
NOOOOOOOoooooooo!!
What a damn insult to Shelby!! Those clowns at "Over the Counter Choppers" build a tribute bike for Shelby & power it with the most gutless engine they could find?? Maybe if original Shelby's were powered by Briggs & Stratton engines...
.. oh wait.. maybe they choose a Harley engine because the technology is about the same age as Shelby himself??
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