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Replacement Neck sections

Shovelhead80
5 years ago

Hi to everyone & its been a while since I posted a question or comment.
I'm currently looking for a replacement neck for an older shovel frame I picked up at a swap meet.
Problem is its fairly busted up & was bought as a potential Chopper / bobber /resto build.
The rest of the frame is recoverable due to the level of damage & age of the frame. (earlier than 1980 stat write-off doesn't apply)
The neck has sustained damage & the numbers are missing. i.e. chunks of metal gone.

So I heard there was reproduction necks available but all the units I've seen on eBay & various sites are like US$350 & up. Some at $450 plus extra there's the expensive shipping out to Australia., jigs , welding, engineering,etc.
For a little extra I can buy a complete frame made locally or an imported aftermarket USA frame
Problem is I want an older frame so I can run under older rego laws. A new frame would mean new build laws, Not Shovel laws, if you get me.

I'm hoping someone out there has or knows of a frame or parts of a frame that I can purchase & get shipped to me.
Preferring a pre-68 to a later. However I'm interested in any options that come to me.

Either responding to this post or by PM will get my response.

STROPP
5 years ago

Uncle Chougs
5 years ago

Hi "Shovelhead80",a quick question...to me it sounds like you have a Shovel engine laying around awaiting a project...
Would you be doing the neck replacement job yourself? Have you got a close up picture of the frame neck area and would you be able to post a front view of the frame(if possible level)?...
I might have some ideas if you are interrested..
Cheers

Shovelhead80
5 years ago

The frame in question is buried at present, but I was able to have a friend look at it.
All it really needs is the cast neck section replaced.
However I am open to recycling the frame as a modified original.
Looking to move the neck section forward & up with a custom (&reinforced) head-stem section, along with dropping the seat area but maintaining rear suspension.
That is unless someone out there has a Shovel suitable, plunger suspension frame they are willing to do a swap with.
A repairable original frame should be able to pull some money but the Plunger rear frame may be a question asked but never replied to.

Far Canal
5 years ago

Love the pillion seat on your bike!
A picture paints a thousand words, hilarious.

Uncle Chougs
5 years ago

Santee plunger frames looks pretty cool!not sure if they still manufacture them though...I was going to suggest you to get a local engineering shop around your way to manufacture a neck using your existing one as a template or have a quote,but it also might be an idea to check out those guys in the US,don't know them personally but they seem to have some good and affordable gear for a custom build ;
http://www.bitterendchoppers.com/FramePartsPg1.html

Birtyyy
5 years ago

If you're looking for replacement castings check out hardtailchoppers.com
John does standard stuff or also raked versions / custom stuff. He's based in the US so the exchange rate is painful but I've been following his work for a while and it's top notch.
Also drop seat castings check out Jeff Cochran at speedkingracing.com

Shovelhead80
5 years ago

I did the calculations regarding getting a neck from the US.
It just isn't worth it.
In US$ it's approx the following. Neck $350-475, Shipping $50-100, Total $400-575 = A$600-900
Welding (incl jig & rego report) =A$200-350 & it could be more.
Grand total A$800-1300 estimate.
For just a little more I can get a good frame or an engineered custom.
The exchange rate & customs kills off any real hope of doing a job at a reasonable price.

Looks like it's going to the rear of the shed & will wait until I can either afford it or can get hold of the parts needed.

daddyracer56
5 years ago

i know a fella here in Sydney that could help you out

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