Tom Loob wanted a super-custom motorcycle, and although so far it has cost him better than $2,000 in cash and 18 months of work, we are sure that you will agree that he has gotten what he wanted. This beauty started life as a 1953 "74," and was packed neatly in a basket when Tom got it. The first step was putting the engine back together, with an assortment of goodies going in that never saw the inside of a Harley factory. Among them were two inch valves, alloy pushrods, specially ground cams to make sure that the big valves opened and closed on time, and a late model Harley roller bearing crank. The final touch was painting the barrels with flat black wrinkle paint. Once the engine was finished, it was time to start on the frame. It was completely filed and smoothed, and then sprayed with many coats of black lacquer. When it came time to install the tank and rear fender, Tom wanted a super paint job. Choda Mouse, alias Don Moore, is currently laying down the paint at D&D, where Tom's bike was built, and he did a job that filled Tom's every expectation. A base coat of black lacquer was applied, and then covered with pearl-blue fogging, which gave an overall purple final effect. Not satisfied with this already excellent job, he added a finely defined lace pattern to the sides of the tank. More >