: Created from 16-gauge cold-rolled steel to match the frame's Allen wrench theme.
Building an Empire, Losing it all: The American Chopper Story Tool Bike 1American Chopper: The Series : Seaso...
The build was fraught with the characteristic tension that defined the series. Disagreements and last-minute delays "ratcheted up" the pressure, throwing a wrench into the schedule as Paul Sr. and Paul Jr. clashed over deadlines. Despite these hurdles, the team successfully completed the bike, a process captured in the Tool Bike, Pt. 1 and Tool Bike, Pt. 2 episodes. : Created from 16-gauge cold-rolled steel to match
The Tool Bike remains a fan favorite for its creative use of materials and for being one of the first high-profile corporate commissions that propelled OCC into the international spotlight. and Paul Jr
: An authentic modified ratchet served as the bike’s kickstand.
The Tool Bike stands out for its literal interpretation of the "tools of the trade". Paul Jr. chose to move away from standard round tubing, instead constructing the frame from to mimic the look of Allen wrenches. Other unique features included:
: The entire motorcycle was finished in Snap-on’s official red paint. Behind the Scenes