J-Gar
2009 World Championship competitor
| Builder | Joe Gardella |
|---|---|
| Owner | Joe Gardella |
| Location | Pinckney, MI |
| Country |  USA |
| Bike Name | Unfinished Business |
| Year/Model | 1948 FL |
| Engine Make/Size | Harley Davidson 78 ci |
| Drivetrain | Stock 4 speed Hand Shift |
| Frame Make/Type | Harley Davidson Wishbone Ridged |
| Front End | Harley Davidson Offset Springer |
| Rake | Stock |
| Stretch | Stock |
| Swingarm | none |
| Wheels Front | 1954 KR Racing 18" |
| Wheels Rear | 1954 KR Racing 18" |
| Tires Front | Bridgestone |
| Tires Rear | Bridgestone |
| Brakes Front | 1954 KR Racing drums |
| Brakes Rear | 1954 KR Racing drums |
| Painter | Rob Forester /Police Silver |
| Chroming/Plating | OEM And A W East Detroit |
| Additional Info | Dual period racing carbs combined with two stock 1948 Front cylinders and heads. Special one-off intake manifolds and ampco 18 bronze velocity stacks. Special one-off wrap around rear exhaust system. Remanufactured by owner KR aluminum finned racing brake drums. Several rare aluminum fined components. Period stainless steel assessories used throughout. Many specialty hardware items hand made to appear as stock items. Jemstone accents. This bike was built as an authenticly detailed original 1948 Police bike with the appearance of heavy modifications taking place in 1954. Transforming the bike's attitude over to the "WRONG SIDE OF THE LAW" drag racer. Not old-school, pre-school. |
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