MAD CAP CONCEPTS
MODERN APPROACH / OLD SCHOOL ATTITUDE
Interesting recent projects
Pair of Ferrari Dino cylinder heads
Preparation of engines for the 2025 ARMHA Racing Seies for a local racer.
Local vintage motorcross enthusiast restoring a Yamaha Tri-Z from the '80s with custom fabricated fuel tank. Vapor Blasted cylinder, head, and multiple covers. Photo of the 250cc engine after assembly by owner.
Harley Davidson Shovelhead cases and Knucklehead transmission. (before and after)
1967 Lancia engine cooling fan.
'60s Alfa Romeo brake drum with directional cooling fins and reverse thread brass lug nuts.
Early production 1965 Porsche 912 front brake hubs & steering rack.
1974 BMW R90 Spezial
My most ambitious motorcycle project to date. I acquired this retired race bike from a friend and co-worker who purchased it in 1976 from the bank as a repossession from the original owner. By 1977 it was a full-time road race bike that never saw the street again. Once sponsored by BMW of Denver, this bike was on the podium of the AMA Battle of the Twins Race at Second Creek Raceway in 1985.
With great attention to detail, the engine, transmission, forks, and final drive were rebuilt by Airhead Guru David Grunberger. The engine retains the race spec hardware, while incorporating many tricks of the trade David has acquired over his decades as a Master BMW Technician and Airhead restoration specialist.
Welding and the machining of several bespoke parts was expertly carried out by Dave Huckabee. His passion for motorcycles and his craft is quite evident in his approach and execution.
Breaking cover soon - The R90 Spezial !!!
Other notable contributors to the project were Charlie Oleary for Cerakoat, Al's Upholstery for the seat cover, Kaehr Coatings for nickel plating, Bud Provin for oil lines, and Bucanan's Spoke and Rim.
Project H1
Family owned since new - this all original 1974 Kawasaki 500 Triple with only 2,100 miles was recently extracted from a dilapidated shed where it was deserted for 20+ years. It's reincarnation begins.
BBS Style 42 Restoration
2 piece 17 inch staggered fitment
Failing clear coat was stripped. Outer lips polished to high luster. All bolt holes in barrels were thread chased, all titanium hardware was cleaned of thread lock residue. Centers were blasted, refinished in Porsche White Gold urethane enamel base coat with multiple coats urethane matte clear. True Racing Dynamics center caps finish off upgraded wheel package. Final result of many hours of labor.
