CinemaOSMovie · 2006 · 1h 40m

History of the Chopper

Documentary

World-renowned chopper fabricator and Monster Garage host Jesse James for an in-depth look at the colorful history of these loud and proud machines. Jesse profiles the pioneers of the chopper movement, celebrates the unsung heroes whose ingenuity and creativity have inspired thousands of garage mechanics, and highlights some of the bike world's seminal creations. Watch as Jesse restores the "bird bike" a 1969 cast-off that he discovered on the back of an old pickup truck. Jesse and the guys from West Coast Choppers put their heads together to figure out how to restore the bike to its original condition. Everything from the frame to the gas tank to the motor.

Directed byHildie Katibah

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
EN
Released
February 23, 2006
Studios
Discovery Communications

Featuring

Cast & crew

6 credited
Starring
Jesse James

Jesse James

Self

Cliff Vaughs

Self - MC Legend

Tom Fugle

Tom Fugle

Self - Chopper Builder

Joe Hurst

Self - Chopper Builder

Dick Doughty

Self - Chopper Builder

Jim Clark

Self - AEE

Creative team
Directed by
Hildie Katibah
Hildie Katibah
Written by
Hildie Katibah
Hildie Katibah
Jesse James
Jesse James
Produced by
Hildie Katibah
Hildie Katibah

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