GKM recently began running a monthly column I've been enjoying quite a bit called Dr Sprockets. This months focus is Harley JD cut-downs. I've heard claims that some guys buying new Harley VL's in the early 1930's came back demanding to get their old JD's back. If that's true it's not really a surprise the JD's developed a pretty major hot rod reputation.
I was unaware of Oppie's legendary cut-down association. I had to see if I could find out more about him.
The Sam Oppie Special |
Sam worked for the Seattle HD dealer and built about twenty to thirty of these cutdown two-cammed specials.
I'm secretly kinda hoping JD cut-downs will be the "next big thing" 60's show bikes craze finally fizzles out again... You can't get more "traditional chopper" than these bikes.
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