Building a Custom Chopper: From Radiator Mounts to Gas Tank Design

💪We successfully mounted a radiator and installed a new hose for the chopper, ensuring proper cooling.

🎵We surprised our friend Will with a personalized drift funk song dedicated to him and his car.

🔨Ryan joined us in the workshop to help with custom metal shaping for the chopper, showcasing his expertise.

🛠️We discussed the process of designing a gas tank for the chopper, including using wire frames and creating templates.

🔧Using a planishing hammer, we shaped the metal panels for the gas tank, ensuring a precise fit for the chopper.

What progress have you made on the chopper?

—We have successfully mounted the radiator, installed a new hose, and designed the gas tank. We also surprised our friend Will with a personalized song.

Who helped with the metal shaping process?

—Ryan, a skilled metal worker, joined us in the workshop to assist with custom metal shaping for the chopper.

How did you design the gas tank?

—We used wire frames and templates to create a rough outline for the gas tank, ensuring proper fit and function.

What tool did you use to shape the metal panels?

—We used a planishing hammer to shape the metal panels, achieving the desired curvature and fit for the gas tank.

What can we expect in the next video?

—In the next video, we will continue working on the gas tank and discuss further progress on the chopper build.

00:00Introduction to the workshop and the progress of building a custom chopper.

02:08Installation of the radiator and discussion on the importance of proper cooling.

05:48Surprising our friend Will with a personalized drift funk song dedicated to him and his car.

09:08Assistance from Ryan, a skilled metal worker, in the workshop for custom metal shaping.

13:51Designing the gas tank using wire frames, templates, and discussing the filling process.

16:27Using a planishing hammer to shape the metal panels for the gas tank.