Counting Cars: Rockin' Les Paul Tribute Bike (S4, E17) | Full Episode

HISTORY18 minutes read

Danny and his team must build a bike to honor Les Paul's 100-year anniversary by embodying innovation and inspiration. Despite considering a unique classic car model, the team successfully creates a Les Paul tribute motorcycle, impressing Michael and Tommy with its design and craftsmanship.

Insights

  • Danny and his team are under a time constraint, with only 30 days to build a bike honoring Les Paul's 100-year anniversary, emphasizing the pressure to embody innovation and inspiration in their creation.
  • The team's collaboration and creativity shine through as they craft a Les Paul tribute motorcycle, impressing Michael and Tommy with their unique design and craftsmanship, showcasing a deep appreciation for honoring the music legend's legacy.

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Recent questions

  • Who is Les Paul?

    A music legend known for innovative creations.

  • What is the deadline for the bike project?

    30 days before Les Paul's 100th birthday.

  • What is the Galaxie car?

    A classic Ford model introduced in 1959.

  • What did Ryan add to the motorcycle?

    Mother-of-pearl inlay resembling a guitar neck.

  • What was Danny hesitant about?

    Approaching the owner to buy the Galaxie car.

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Summary

00:00

"Building Les Paul Tribute Bike in 30 Days"

  • Danny and his team are tasked with building a bike to honor Les Paul's 100-year anniversary.
  • Les Paul was a music legend known for his innovative creations like the Gibson electric guitar and multitrack recording.
  • The bike must embody Les Paul's spirit of innovation and be inspiring.
  • The team has 30 days to complete the bike before Les Paul's 100th birthday on June 9th.
  • Danny and his crew visit a friend, Ryan, who has vintage cars for sale, but they don't make a deal.
  • Shannon and Ryan collaborate to brainstorm ideas for the Les Paul bike, using parts from their shop.
  • Mike and Roli help search for parts for the bike, but their choices seem unconventional.
  • Danny and Kevin explore potential new projects, including a Galaxie car owned by Tracy's husband for 25 years.
  • The Galaxie is a classic car model introduced by Ford in 1959 to compete with the Chevy Impala.
  • Tracy's husband cherishes the Galaxie, which offers various performance levels, including the 7-Litre 500 series considered an early American muscle car.

11:22

Rare Ford Galaxie: A Cherished Find

  • The Galaxie was a popular Ford model for 15 years, known for its smooth ride and appeal to auto enthusiasts.
  • The car found by Danny and Kevin is in excellent condition, rust-free, and well-maintained, with unique features like air-conditioning and power windows.
  • Danny is hesitant to approach the owner about buying the car, as it is someone's cherished possession.
  • The car has a rare 427 engine with a four-speed transmission, and Danny admires the unique features and potential for improvement.
  • Danny admires the car's big-block Ford engine and rare wheels, considering it a valuable find.
  • Despite wanting the car, Danny is unsure about approaching the owner and leaves his contact information with Tracy.
  • Ryan and Shannon work on a Les Paul tribute motorcycle, with Ryan adding mother-of-pearl inlay to the rear fender to resemble a guitar neck.
  • The team presents the finished motorcycle to Michael and Tommy, who are impressed by the unique design and craftsmanship, appreciating the tribute to Les Paul.
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