Harley Davidson FL 1956, original Panhead engine & rigid frame. Engine rebuilt at home to OEM specs. plus magneto Morris, carburator
Linkert M74 with Sidevalve velocity stack, Colony pushrod covers and
modified S&S gear cover.
Frame modifications: Front downtubes replaced. Rear end shortened 2" and
rised 2.5" with top tubes replaced. Tranny mounting plate raised 1".
Fork: Harley Davidson Springer fork converted to girder.
Hand made components: Petrol tank, oil tank inside petrol tank, oil
lines, front and rear fenders, wheel axles and hubs, handlebar, grips,
headlamp bracket, forward controls, seat, upper motor mount, tail
lights, kick start, hot rod style spark plug caps and many more.
Europe is currently experiencing a pretty nasty cold snap. With plummeting temperatures, huge amounts of snow, and treacherous roads, it's hardly surprising that a number of people have lost their lives as a result of the bad weather. However, it seems one man in Switzerland is determined to ward off the cold no matter what -- even if it means resorting to rather unconventional methods.
This is Pascal Prokop. Pascal drives a 1990 Volvo 240 station wagon, which he has, uh, improved, with the addition of a real wood-burning stove. According to the captions on the photos, which are credited to Reuters, Mr. Prokop obtained an operating permit for his stove-car from the Swiss Technical Inspection Authority, making it perfectly legal to operate. We're sure it's perfectly safe. Apart from the fire.
Arlen Ness
has developed a ton of new bolt-on products for Harley-Davidson® motorcycles,
concentrating on increasing the depth of the Arlen Ness ‘Retro’ product line.
This is primarily geared for “Bagger” models which have become the weapon of
choice for a lot of HD® owners. Developing floorboards, saddlebag latch covers,
fork boot covers, grips, foot-pegs, wheels, plus much more Arlen Ness has given
owners the options to customize almost every piece of their motorcycle. With
all these pieces being developed with the same theme in mind, a customer is
able to buy a piece at a time and end up with a bike that looks like it was
done all at once.
Not what you’d expect in a rat rod at all, but what would kinda naturally flow from what began as a front-drive rattletrap of a car. The Citroen 2CV is pretty rare here in the US, but they’re common as houseflies in Europe, so it makes sense that people mod them into every conceivable form, as evidenced by this video. There are some who go so far as to convert them to four-wheel-drive.
Since the car is front drive, there is no need to do much of anything with the rear wheels, so the builder took the opportunity to emphasize the rear swingarm. While I’ve never seen a 2CV’s rear swingarm, I can only guess that this is an exaggeration of the original; or maybe that’s just its normal size. From what I’ve seen in photos on the net, both the front & rear suspension consists of swingarms attached to torque tubes, utilizing a funky horizontal spring and shock absorber setup for each corner, similar to a VW’s rear end.
The Suzuki Escudo Pikes Peak Version was designed for competition, specifically for hill climb events. It was given a bodyshell to resemble the Escudo, built atop a spaceframe, fitted with four-wheel drive, and powered by an engine tuned to produce an astonishing 987 horsepower. The car had large aerodynamic aids to help it stay stable at speed.
Along with its fabulous racing career, it has also stared in the popular video game, Gran Turismo, where it was listed as the Pikes Peak Edition. Suzuki never referred to it using that name.
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place in Colorado. The course is 12.35 miles long, begins at an elevation of 9,200 feet and finishes at 14,100 feet. There are 156 corners throughout the course. By Daniel Vaughan | Dec 2007 The Suzuki Sidekick, as it was known in North America, was produced under various names from 1989 through 2003. The Sidekick was known by many names; in Europe it was the Vitara as well as North America after 1999, and the Suzuki Escudo, which was produced from 1989 through 2004. The project was a joint venture between General Motors and Suzuki. GM's version were known as the Geo Tracker, after 1998 they were the Chevrolet Tracker. In Canada they were the Pontiac Sunrunner, in Spain it was the Santana 300 and 350. It even carried a Mazda badge in the Japanese market.
For the North American market, the Suzuki Sidekick was first introduced in 1989. It was offered in two bodystyles including a two-door convertible or hardtop. The JA version was fitted with a 1.3-liter engine. The JX and JLX trim levels had a 1.6-liter engine rated at 80 horsepower and given a four-wheel drive system. The JLX version was removed from the line-up in 1990. A four-door version of the Sidekick was introduced in 1991, sitting on a larger wheelbase, and greatly enhancing the versatility and appeal of the vehicle. A Sport version appeared in 1996, featuring a 1.8-liter engine that was good for 120 horsepower. The package included 16-inch alloy wheels, a two-tone paint scheme, and dual airbags for safety.
1996 was the same year Suzuki introduced their X-90, which was basically a Sidekick with two doors, seating for two, a trunk, removable T-bar roof, and a much rounder body. Mechanically, they were identical. The X-90 never sold well as the public did not agree with the design. Production lasted for a short time, ending in 1998.
In 1999, the Sidekick/Escudo/Vitara was redesigned. For North America, the name 'Sidekick' was dropped in favor of Vitara. The four-seater vehicle could be purchased with a 1.3L, 1.6L, or 1.8L four-cylinder engine with carburetion or electronic fuel injection. Diesel engines were made available in Europe. A four-speed manual was standard, with a five-speed manual and automatic being offered as optional equipment. The Vitara came in two- or four-door models or soft-top 2-door models.
The Vitara remained in production in North America until 2003. Its twin, the Chevrolet Tracker, follwed the same fortune the following year.
More about ANDY BELL Height: 6'1" Weight: 195 lbs Born Penticton, BC, Canada Resides in Long Beach, CA
Andy was born to be a stunt man from day one. He started walking at age 8 months, running at 9 months and was downhill skiing unassisted at 16 months. A natural born showoff with a knack for sports, Andy mastered horseback riding, skiing, swimming, SCUBA Diving, kickboxing, motorcycle riding and all other things that involved adrenaline with ease. He quickly became certified as a Life Guard, Ski Instructor, Horse Wrangler, SCUBA Diver and First Aid attendant while pursuing his passion of becoming a professional Motocross racer. Through his career in both Professional Motocross Racing and Freestyle Andy racked up championships around the globe, culminating in earning 9 Guinness Book World Records in a single day in 2009.
Previous
Stunts
Holder of 9
Guinness Book World Records
Longest car
drift (4137 feet)
Longest
nose manual on a motorcycle (dirt bike) (188 feet)
Longest
motorcycle jump with 3 people
Most people
motorcycle ramp jump
Longest
tandem ATV wheelie
Longest
three person ATV wheelie
Longest UTV
(rhino) wheelie (960 feet)
Longest UTV
(rhino) jump
Fastest
speed in a towed trash can
FILM
Mercenary
for "Last Stand"
2013
Coordinator:
Wade Allen
Motorcycle
jump for Jackass 3D 2010
Coordinator:
Charles Grisham
Motorcycle
tow in for Jackass 3D
2010
Coordinator:
Charles Grisham
High fall
to blob for Jackass 3D
2010
Coordinator:
Charles Grisham
Utility
Stunts for Jackass 3D
2010
Coordinator:
Charles Grisham
TELEVISION
Motorcycle
stunts/riding/wheelies for Time Warner "Enjoy Better" Superbowl
commercial (1 of 2) 2012
Coordinator:
Sean Graham
Motorcycle
stunts/riding/wheelies for Time Warner "Enjoy Better" ESPN commercial
(2 of 2) 2012 Coordinator: Sean Graham
"Whipped"
jump builder for car stunts
2012
Coordinator:
Alex Daniels
Fight Scene
w/ Jason Ellis for “The Daily Habit” Fuel TV 2011
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
Parkour
(Freerunning) stunts for “Ultimate Parkour Challenge” (MTV) (also was the Host) 2010
Coordinator:
Paul “Diddy” Darnell
Harley
Stunt for “The Dudesons in America” (MTV)
2010
Coordinator:
Chris O’Hara
Dirt bike
stunts (wheelies, car chase) for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Hollywood Nitro) 2009
Coordinator:
Scott Rogers
Dirt bike
jumps / FMX “Nitro Circus” (episode: LA Nitro)
2009
Coordinator:
Monte Perlin
Big wheel
flips/stunts for Nitro Circus
2009
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
Waterski
stunts (big waves and pyramid) for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Aqua Circus) 2009
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
Downhill
skiing (flips and stunts) for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Winter Wonderland) 2009
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
Boxing
stunts for “Nitro Circus” w Miguel Cotto
(episode: Puerto Rico)
2009
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
Bull riding
for “Nitro Circus” (episode: The Circus Heads West) 2009
Coordinator:
Gary Leffew
LA River
Harley jump (hardtail Harley over LA River) for “Nitro Circus” (episode: LA
Nitro) 2009
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
Tandem
backflip streetbike w/Travis Pastrana for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Hell
Compound) 2009
Coordinator: Andy Bell / Travis Pastrana
Helicopter
jump to lake for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Lake Medina)
2009
Coordinator:
Andy Bell
100 ft
Suburban jump for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Mud and Guts)
2008
Coordinator:
Dennis Anderson
NASCAR
stunt driving (race and drift) for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Southern
Discomfort) 2008
Coordinator:
Andy Bell / Travis Pastrana
Sea Doo
Stunts (riding up class 5 rapids) for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Southern
Discomfort) 2008
Fire Stunt
/ Exploding car for “Nitro Circus” (episode: Southern Discomfort) 2008
Coordinator:
Dr. Danger
Live Shows
Nitro
Circus Live (The Tour)
2010/2011
Big wheel
backflips on the Mega Ramp
World
Record UTV (Rhino) jumps
BMX flips
on mega ramp
Stunt
Coordinator Experience
All of my
own stunts for Nitro were set up and coordinated by myself (other than listed
otherwise)
MX/FMX/Truck
and Monster Truck crossover for Nitro Circus 2008
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