Yes everyone Motoschwinn and I have started on my Chopper! Ok...So he's doing most of the work, but he has the experience. Actually he was like a kid in a candy store! Unfortunatley the drill I have was too tall and the cheap drill bits just couldn't cut it. (Literally) So off we went to his parents house where his dad has every tool you could ever need and a huge comfy garage to work in. (Sure beats working in the drizzling rain.) Once there with his dad and him working around the bike, I decided I better stay out of the way. A girl can get hurt getting between two guys and a project!
Anyway, I think Motoschwinn enjoyed working on it, at least until we hit that little snag. We're both of the "measure twice and cut once" school of thought and want to get it right. He was probably more bumbed than I was not to get further on it. I don't mind and set my mind on enjoying the journey. I can wear a parka for my break in rides if need be.

I appreciate the tip on using L Brackets. We were going to have my brother spot weld the tank to the bike, but he's never welded anything and inherited the welder. I'm a little worried he may burn a hole through something. He does stained glass work, so he has a lot of experience soldering and a pretty steady hand. It may be an option later after a few pactice bits. Anyone have issues with the clearance for the spark plug cover? everything fits kind of snug on this bike. I need to put brakes on the front and need taller handle bars. Problem is getting them here fast enough. Anyone in KC area have Ape Hangers that will fit a dual stem OCC Stingray? I tried Acme bikes and they didn't have anything that would fit. Oh I forgot to mention. Several people I work with are interested in building bikes. One guy is done and has been riding his to work everyday for a week now. He bought a Schwinn Point Beach and it went together like a charm.