1958 Duo-Glide Restoration

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  • This is a Nut & Bolt Restoration of a rough 1958 Panhead. '58 was the first year of the Duo-glide, making this an historic vehicle. The Bike belongs to John Walters and was restored by Chopper Design. Thanks for watching!
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  • @johnkelly6942
    @johnkelly6942 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hopefully the owner bought the bike at the right price. Not too much actual 1958 stuff left on that machine but your shop did a super nice job on the build.

  • @halnwheels
    @halnwheels 6 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This was great to watch. I loved your commentary, and was impressed by how you always had your customer in mind as you proceeded to the end of the project.

  • @larrypeterson526
    @larrypeterson526 7 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great bike, my brother has a 1958, in the process of restoration. He's owned it 25 years and has been removing incorrect parts all along. A new garage is in the near future, then work will progress. Thank you for giving me an opportunity to see this beautiful Duo Glide, they don't come any prettier!

  • @halnwheels
    @halnwheels 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Fascinating story and the finished restoration is beautiful!

  • @pedenmk
    @pedenmk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I would love having this scotter.
    I ♡♡♡ panheads.

  • @isaachuerta
    @isaachuerta 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazing work👍

  • @tomassheton3074
    @tomassheton3074 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Cool. I brought one of these after passing my test in 89. It’s been my bike ever since. Prob the only one left in London, UK. Unrestored but still a handsome beast to my eyes. Tom

  • @wcmauldin81
    @wcmauldin81 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That is a gorgeous bike! Well done.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks... the customer rides it all the time...

  • @pedenmk
    @pedenmk 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You fellow did a beautiful job.
    Thanks.

  • @unclecosmo5364
    @unclecosmo5364 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a beautiful machine! I noticed the Half Shell Raw Bar sticker @ 2:45 and 6:00 in the video. Been there with my bride many times. It's the first place we go when we travel to Key West, then on to the Green Parrot.

  • @PMolk
    @PMolk 7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful Motorcycle. Good job.

  • @wespuckdog3897
    @wespuckdog3897 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful!!!!!

  • @rgh622
    @rgh622 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful bike and amazing work.

  • @dougfielding8215
    @dougfielding8215 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely beautiful bike!

  • @mikeclark3013
    @mikeclark3013 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful!

  • @MikeFLHT
    @MikeFLHT 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done!

  • @johntilson2535
    @johntilson2535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nothing like the throaty roar of the f**king NARRATOR when the bike starts up! LoL

  • @pierremaillet2099
    @pierremaillet2099 ปีที่แล้ว

    Une très belle machine, bravo!

  • @MusicalHifi54
    @MusicalHifi54 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is a gorgeous bike! All it needs is a pic of Elvis, Chuck Berry, Marylyn Monroe pin up on the tank. Lol or I guess just wear a t-shirt. Damn I was born too late. Must’ve been awesome cruising on such a beautiful machine back then with great music playing on the jukeboxes at the burger joints or ice house.

  • @ozzie444
    @ozzie444 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding.......

  • @johnnystieferman6527
    @johnnystieferman6527 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    made the same year i was , that and a 57 chevy which was the year i was conceived i feel is the best chevy made , one day i hope to have one of each have had a lot of Harley’s currently a highly modified 2000 Fatboy.

  • @brucecaldwell6701
    @brucecaldwell6701 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love those two-tone paint schemes that were popular on bikes & cars back in the 50's and 60's & I'm guessing H-D used nitrocellulose lacquer back then.

  • @plymouthrock3406
    @plymouthrock3406 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am lucky enough to own a 2015 Fatboy that has been painted in 58 turquoise and white to a glide paint the previous owner to me spent thousands on it get it as close as possible to the original 58 model is a pleasure to ride very comfortable.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would love to see a picture! Thanks

  • @joehovanec1985
    @joehovanec1985 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice looking bike, but I'm surprised you didn't pull the motor and transmission apart to check them.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  ปีที่แล้ว

      We actually did tests and started it before we did the project. Thanks

  • @davidsuprenant893
    @davidsuprenant893 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sir the picture you showed of the black buddy seat.Do you sell them or where can a person get one? I just love the old vintage extra large seats with the rail around them.Simply beautiful. You folks KNOCKED it out of the park on this bike.You should be very proud of your craftsmanship.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sir... That seat was an aftermarket piece... Please contact us at Chopperdesign.com and we can help you acquire one. Thanks for the kind words!!

  • @user-cx3dn1to4m
    @user-cx3dn1to4m 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You เก่งมากๆครับ

  • @BrianJones-mn7zg
    @BrianJones-mn7zg 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man sounds just like Wayne Dyer

  • @BENNIEDARRELL
    @BENNIEDARRELL 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    have you fitted the leg up system for handicap bikers to any older swing arm harley's yet ? or the hardtail harley's ? i'll need one some day when i find an old harley. you guys are amazing, thanks

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not enough demand to justify the development. Thanks!

    • @BENNIEDARRELL
      @BENNIEDARRELL 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      evo's are cheaper than any original condition or totally restored bike from 37 to 65 anyhow. but just in case it would be nice to know we can ride them too if we came across one. they're all great but i'm 65 and old school. my last three bikes were a 62, a 74 and back to the 62 then i broke my back in 78 and traded for a wheelchair. i feel 26 inside still. maybe give it a try for shits and giggles if you get a chance. you guys are great.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @braysanborn6000
    @braysanborn6000 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very nice !
    What colors ?
    Birch white and Hollywood green ?

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Birch white but I'm not sure of the green. It is a color match to the early Shriner bikes and the title called for green. The 58 Duo Glide at the Harley museum is the same color.

    • @braysanborn6000
      @braysanborn6000 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@chopperdesign
      Thanks for the info Pete appreciate it !

  • @frankleah5137
    @frankleah5137 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful! ….. Wish I could find the original engine for mine.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  ปีที่แล้ว

      Engines had serial numbers frames did not... Find a perfect knock off and you should be good...

    • @frankleah5137
      @frankleah5137 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chopperdesign The one I have purchased has an S and S Evo in it. Why he/she did not put a Pan copy, at least in, eludes me. Anyway I am over the Moon with it, well will be when it is delivered.

  • @michaelsmith1094
    @michaelsmith1094 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    If you don't mind me asking, a ball park figure how much would a project (maybe not quite as fussy) cost?

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  7 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      This one he spent $25K, but the bike was VERY rough and he wanted it perfect. We have done others in the 10-15k range. Thanks

  • @MadKingJorge
    @MadKingJorge 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Did they have so much chrome in '58? I thought they were nickel plated in the main.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      There is nothing chromed here that wasn’t in 1958 either stock or as an option. Thanks

  • @dennismatzke6435
    @dennismatzke6435 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I want to buy a 1958Pan Head FLH Duo Glide

  • @lancemccormick4171
    @lancemccormick4171 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    the voltage regulator is a electric frank not oem delco and inside generator how many brushes? any body catch that?

  • @BENNIEDARRELL
    @BENNIEDARRELL 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    it's supposed to have 5 fins on the heads below the spark plug hole. 58 - 62 had 5 fin heads. everything before and after had 4 fins. great harley though.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not sure about this, but the case is a '58.

  • @Colin399
    @Colin399 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Would have liked to see the hand over😢

  • @johnsmithth3318
    @johnsmithth3318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Of course it leaks. Where is the chain oiler ?

  • @davidfaria6194
    @davidfaria6194 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Was A tank shift accurate for that year I thought everything after 52 was foot shift

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am not sure, but since it had a Suicide Shifter on it (spring loaded clutch and frame mounted shifter) we felt the tank shifter was the best choice. Thanks!

  • @gearshifterg9756
    @gearshifterg9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    DUDE!!!!!
    Drink some water so you don't smack so much....GEEEEESH.
    And back away from the mic.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Really? A years worth of work and your comment is about cinematography? Compare your ridiculous comment to all the others about this beautiful bike!

    • @gearshifterg9756
      @gearshifterg9756 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chopperdesign Deflecting is not an option. I am not taking away from the quality of the work, but there is a lot to be said about presentation.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gearshifter G I am in the motorcycle business. I have seen a lot worse. Just sharing the build with real motorcyclist.

    • @chopperdesign
      @chopperdesign  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gearshifter Get a life!