West Coast Choppers

The Birth of a Hot Rod [1]

PART 1

One of the most exciting parts of a build is when you’ve gathered all your parts and there’s nothing left to do other then get started. By this point, you’ve got it all planned out in your head. You know exactly how it’s going to sit, you know how it’s going to sound, and you’re sure of how bad ass the world is going to look through your chopped 8″ tall windshield. Time to get started. Wait, there’s no turning back now…or is there? Are you sure of your decisions?

Now you’re staring at your pile of parts like a painter with a blank canvas. After a few hours of rebuilding this car in your head going over your plan, you’re ready….and you’re sure of it. This is one of the best moments in a car builders life. Time to create something out of a pile of parts that many would call a pile of junk.

Over the last year, Austin Speed Shop has been helping Roger visualize and gather parts for his 1928 Ford Model A coupe. We’ve collected them all and it’s time to get started. We’ve torn the car apart and gotten rid of the parts that won’t be used. Here is the first glance of his model A body and the Ford Flathead V-8 that will make this car a hot rod. Over the next few months, we’ll show you how a hot rod is born.

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BE AN ATHLETIC SUPPORTER

LA KINGS + WEST COAST CHOPPERS = PINSTRIPED SKULLS WITH NO TEETH

Show your love for the Kings. Get some kickass hockey shirts. West Coast Choppers teamed up with the LA Kings to make a line of LBC style apparel that’s available in the LA Kings store at the Staples Center. If you’re not going to a game anytime soon, keep an eye on the King’s website, they’ll be on sale there in the next coupla’ weeks and you can gear up from the comfort of your home. You’ll be stylin’ whether you’re a player or a playa.

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Bendpak + WCC…what took so long?

A MARRIAGE MADE IN GEARHEAD HEAVEN

At West Coast Choppers, we do everything top notch: from the bikes we build, to the accessories we hand make, to the tools we use around the shop. That’s why we use Bendpak Lifts and equipment. It’s top of the line or we wouldn’t be using it otherwise. We get calls practically every week by people that want us to endorse their product or slap the WCC iron cross on theirs. You’d be surprised at the offers we get. But we’re really selective about who we hook up with as partners. When Bendpak asked if we’d be interested in forming a partnership, it was a no brainer. It just makes sense.

We first ran across these guys back during the filming of Motorcycle Mania, and have always respected their quality products. They had their lifts and products on Monster Garage, and we thought, “hmmmm, this is  some pretty nice stuff. Wonder if anyone will notice if it um….goes missing.” Fast forward to 2009…we cemented a working relationship with them and couldn’t be happier. Our shop is outfitted with their lifts, and just about every premium Bendpak item they make. It’s durable, dependable, and takes the beating we give it every day and keeps coming back for more.

So, if you’re adding components to your shop, check out Bendpak, we guarantee you’ll be more than pleased with their stuff. At West Coast Choppers our philosophy is: If you’re going to do it, do it right, and Bendpack is definitely doing it right!

visit www.bendpack.com

Photos by: Z Studios

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COURTESY OF BENDPACK
List and description of BendPak and Ranger products at West Coast Choppers:

XPR-10ACX
Two Post Lifts
Love the asymmetrical genius of the XPR-10AC but need something with a wider drive-thru clearance? Consider the BendPak XPR-10ACX. Our asymmetrical lift line offers exceptional direct-drive performance with an important added benefit. We rotated both posts inward to give you the ability to open a vehicle’s doors while it’s still raised, all without sacrificing drive-thru clearance. This super-industrial-strength piece of equipment has got it all: cutting-edge technology, top of the line materials, design that’s ahead of its time and a 10,000 pound lifting capacity. Fits in shops with ceilings lower than 13′, and it won’t crowd your floor while you work beneath a vehicle.

XPR-10CX
Two Post Lifts
Looking for the exceptional clearfloor convenience of the XPR-10C, but with a wider drive-thru clearance? Then look no further than the XPR-10CX. This super-industrial-strength piece of equipment has got it all: cutting-edge technology, top of the line materials, design that’s ahead of its time and a 10,000 pound lifting capacity. Fits in shops with ceilings lower than 13′, and it won’t crowd your floor while you work beneath a vehicle.

HD-14LSX
Alignment Lifts
The HD-14LSX pulls double duty as both a legendary 14,000-lb. capacity lift and an alignment system. We’ve integrated industrial-strength slip plates and turn plates right into the runways to maximize alignment convenience. Even though the vehicle is completely secure, the wheels respond to your every adjustment with virtually no resistance. Imagine: the raw lifting power of BendPak’s Best combined with a free-floating four-wheel alignment system. Your job just got easier. This model is available with optional drive-thru ramps, dip-trays and rolling jacks.

RJ-7
4-Post Bridge Jacks
7,000-lb. capacity rolling bridge jack is specifically designed for use with your HD-14 4-Post series lift. This optional scissor-style sliding bridge jack offers peerless jacking speed and convenience. The RJ-7 provides you with the ability and added versatility to raise 2 or 4 wheels off the runways, making automotive service such as brake jobs and suspension work a cinch. Their exclusive telescoping roller design allows the runways to be adjusted for different tread widths, so you don’t need an adapter to work on a variety of vehicles. Reaching the factory approved jacking points has never been easier—the precision rollers enable you to position the RJ-7 anywhere beneath the vehicle. Our rolling jacks are designed to be there when you need them and gone when you don’t. Just remove your RJ-7 out of the way when you need the space. Each jack comes complete with three safety-lock positions and stackable pad adapters to provide added clearance when needed. Included commercial-grade air-hydraulic pump requires 125 psi and 10 – 20 CFM.

RES-1TF
Shop Equipment
The RES-1TF 1-ton capacity engine stand is all about functional convenience. When you need it, it’s right there to lend its helping 360° swivel claw. When you’re done, just fold it up and put it in a corner, where it will wait patiently until called upon again. The RES-1TF features a sturdy, wide-base design to prevent tipping under load and the front swivel casters let you position the engine exactly where you need it. The neck is reinforced to eliminate flex while the slotted adjustable saddle permits quick and easy installation. But the most important thing to know about the RES-1TF is that it’s a true team player. Unlike other hulking pieces of shop equipment that constantly make their presence known by getting in your way, this engine stand gets the job done and then gracefully fades into the background of the garage. Make the RES-1TF a part of your team today.

RSC-2TF
Shop Equipment
This heavy-duty hydraulic folding engine hoist with 8-ton capacity ram is perfect for shops that have limited space but still need the pure lifting convenience of a crane. The RSC-2TF 2-Ton Folding Shop Crane sports a 1″ to 93″ lifting range and features a 4-hole position boom, 8-ton capacity long-ram, 6-wheel design for added mobility and a foldable body. Quick-release ring pins make setup and teardown a snap. Heavy steel construction ensures maximum durability and the 4-position boom is reinforced, so flex isn’t an issue.

RP-20HD
Presses and Crushers
The heavy-duty RP-20HD delivers up to 40,000 lbs. of pressure to satisfy all your pressing needs. This robust 20-ton press was designed for heavy use in repair shops, but works just as well in your garage. Ideal for the removal and installation of gears, bushings and bearings, the RP-20HD also excels at bending, straightening and flattening. The applications are truly endless. Here are just some of the features exclusive to the RP-20HD Shop Press: a lateral moving cylinder, an integrated 4″ diameter 20-ton pressure gauge, an independent two-speed hydraulic pump—all this on a rugged, heavy steel H-frame for extended durability. 2 heavy-duty arbor plates included!

RWB-2D
Work Benches
The Ranger RWB-2D is the large, heavy-gauge steel workbench you’ve been looking for. With two high-quality locking drawers and almost 12 sq ft of work area, this bench is perfect for preparing and working on projects of all sizes. When you need a sturdy workbench for a big job, look no further than Ranger. This 2-drawer unit features an electrostatic, oven-baked protective powder coating; durable rolled edge construction for superior rigidity and a pair of full-extension ball bearing slide drawers with tumbler key-lock latching system. Think of this workbench as the support beam for your tools, your business and hobbies.

RCD-65
Carts and Dollies
The RCD-65 Rolling Adjustable Work Table features a handy adjustable top and tool holder slots for maximum convenience. This rugged, portable tool cart and work table is the service pro’s best friend. The adjustable top can be rotated, raised or lowered to just the right level, making your job easier and less time-consuming. Hooks and holder slots accommodate a wide variety of tools, so you no longer have to grasp blindly while you’re busy at work. The RCD-65 work table puts everything, including every other rolling work table, in its place.

RCD-3TR
Carts and Dollies
The RCD-3TR is designed to help you keep your shop in order so nothing important ever gets lost again. Organize the workspace in your service department, garage or home with this rugged 3-tray service cart. The RCD-3TR is made from heavy-gauge steel and is durable enough to take a beating and keep on rolling. Save time and money with a tidy workspace and always keep your tools, chemicals, odds and ends close at hand.

RWB-2S
Work Benches
The Ranger RWB-2S is the large, heavy-gauge steel workbench you’ve been looking for. With two high-quality shelves and almost 14 sq ft of work area, this bench is perfect for preparing and working on projects of all sizes. When you need a sturdy workbench for a big job, look no further than Ranger. This industrial grade 2-shelf unit features an electrostatic, oven-baked protective powder coating; durable rolled edge construction for superior rigidity and a pair of 3/32″ HD rolled edge steel shelves. Think of this workbench as the support beam for your tools, your business and hobbies.

RCD-1TD
Carts and Dollies
Sold as a pair, these heavy-duty steel auto dollies move disabled vehicles wherever you want them. The RCD-1TD Low Profile Automobile Carts maneuver around the shop with ease on four 3-1/2″ steel ball bearing casters. Each dolly can hold up to 1,000 lbs., so you know it can handle whatever you’ve got. Push cars, boats or just about any vehicle in all directions. Keep your garage organized so that it operates at optimum efficiency. Order 1 pair for a boat trailer, 2 if you need them for an automobile—now you can keep 2 tons of easily mobile metal in your garage.


METAL CHURCH | episode 3

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WCC PEEPS new year’s resolutions [4]

jan-red

RED: MANAGER OF EVERYTHING (M.O.E.) GARAGE
RESOLUTION |
[ ] Get my M.D. P.H.D so I can hang it on my office wall next to my budgets & production schedule. It would spruce up my office.
[ ] Get curtians in my office so I’m not the next bloody stain in the fabulous LBC.
[ ] Be the next billionaire under 30.

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jan-showtime

SHOWTIME : TOO COMPLICATED FOR WORDS
RESOLUTION |
[ ] TRY to keep the Peterbuilt under Mach 3.
[ ]  ”not to let your mess be my stress”

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jan-renee

NEREDIA : CASHIER/RUNNER
RESOLUTION | Improve my motherly skills, go back to school to pursue my career, get back to 115 pounds. 

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jan-neredia

RENEE: RUNNER/CASHIER
RESOLUTION | Go to school for hair & make-up, Save money to buy a house.

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jan-bing

BING: CISCO MANAGER
RESOLUTION | Continue to improve Cisco’s profits, quality, and menu. Start working out on a regular basis. 

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jan-hotdog

HOTDOG: BOMB DIGITY 
RESOLUTION | Help bring world peace, help fill the hole in the ozone layer so that there is less worry in the world. 

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 jan-sara

SARA: STORE MANAGER
RESOLUTION | Ride an airplane for the first time and get outta Long Beach for a week!

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jan-adriana

ADRIANA: PREP
RESOLUTION | Get into a sport, save money, stop smoking.

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WCC PEEPS new year’s resolutions [3]

jan-J

ROCKABILLY JAY: PARTS GURU, DEPT OF WCC KNOWLEDGE
RESOLUTION | New Parts, sell more parts, sell more new parts.

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jan-Jesse

JESSE JAMES: GLORIFIED WELDER
RESOLUTION | Work more & workout less, be sweeter to my wife, swim the English Channel.

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jan-Josie

JOSIE: VP OF NIT PICKING
RESOLUTION | Find will power to resist: satan, pancakes, & buying another t shirt with crap printed on them.

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NOTORIOUS P.A.T. : MR POTTER
RESOLUTION | Not to make any more New Year’s resolutions.

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jan-James

JAMES: ALL STAR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
RESOLUTION | Be nicer to all people, be nicer to feisty small animals, be nicer to dying house plants.

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jan-pedro

PEDRO: FABRICATOR/WELDER
RESOLUTION | Work hard and try to be the best.

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jan-Jose

JOSE: FABRICATOR/WELDER
RESOLUTION | Keep improving job skills, make time for myself.

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