Chicago Chopper Works

[Dr Pain]

Has anybody had dealings with Chicago Chopper Works or used any of their S/S frames? I"m getting started on my ridged S/S frame project and seem to have a few dimensional quirks.

Da Kine

[skinnybonzjonez]

Mine isn't S/S, but I just bought a CCW rigid frame second hand. The only dimensional issue I've discovered (so far) is the distance between the left and right sides of the rear section is about 3/16" less than the length of the axle and spacers. I had to "persuade" the axle out with a mallet and... "booiiinnnggg!" I assume it's only a matter of machining the spacers down a bit, but maybe I'm wrong. It must have taken some serious effort for them to get the rear axle in there in the first place. I'm only hoping that this isn't a symptom of a much bigger issue than I even know.

I'm interested to hear if anyone else has had any trouble with CCW's frames. I searched for posts before I bought my frame and didn't find any negative info.

[ewp1954]

i bought a carolina custom frame ,and to me its perfect,nice quality frame and great price too

[Dr Pain]

Thanks, My issue is that of the tranny mounts, they seem to be way to far to the left. So much so that a zero offset mounting plate still has the tranny way to far out? I want to keep everything inboard as much as possible.
Da Kine

[LUCKY]

I used to have the SS frame from them (CCW). It was a nice frame but I never got far enough into the project to see if everything was going to line up.

[Wicked80]

Their frames look identical to the choppers unlimited frames. I don't know If they are manufatured by same for sure,but CU did have some problems with their frames.