History of the Chopper
2006•1h 40m•Released
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.
Director
Hildie Katibah
Writer
Jesse James, Hildie Katibah
Languages
English
Studio
Discovery Communications
Cast
Jesse James
Self
Cliff Vaughs
Self - MC Legend
Tom Fugle
Self - Chopper Builder
Joe Hurst
Self - Chopper Builder
Dick Doughty
Self - Chopper Builder
Jim Clark
Self - AEE
Production
Company
Discovery Communications
Producer
Hildie Katibah
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