Classic Motorcycle Mechanics

Richard Phelps Q&A – and how to make a tank!

How long has TAB II Classics been in business?

The name TAB II Classics was created back in 2010, after Terry Baker’s sad passing. We did not want to trade off his name, so we renamed the company TAB II Classics – as a nod to him, but also to add our own identity.

How are your tanks made? What processes do you use?

We are incredibly old-school, just as Terry would have wanted. All of our tanks are hand-panned, English-wheel rolled,

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