Episode 114: Dave Perewitz the "King of Flames"

If there was a Mt Rushmore of custom motorcycle builders [there definitely should be one] Dave Perewitz would have his likeness chiseled into the face of that mountain. Dave entered the fledgling Chopper industry in its infancy [1971] and together with men like Arlen Ness and Donnie Smith, helped mold its foundation. We talk about the Discovery Channel era and its impact on the industry in the early 2000's and subsequent plummet. The Garage Built Podcast is sponsored by 1620 USA Work Wear. Use code SPEED23 and save 10% on your entire order at: Grease & Gears Television is live on all iOS and Android devices. Go to: to sign up today for 24/7 motorcycle content on demand! Cycle Stop USA is your "Dealership Alternative" for motorcycle parts and service. Go to

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Episode 114: Dave Perewitz the "King of Flames" is an episode from Hell On Wheels Garage-Built Podcast by Jason Hallman.

This episode is 73:27 long.

This episode was published on Jan 17, 2024.

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