This is Whiplash Customs – not your typical motorcycle servicing and custom build shop. We’re different – this is where you get to sit down with Al Lambeth, the owner, and go over exactly what you want and need over a friendly cup of coffee. The atmosphere is warm and inviting as you sit in an authentic 50’s diner booth and Al takes the time to make sure you have all the information you need and that you get the best advice possible.
Whiplash Customs began as Whiplash Detailing in 1998 and has evolved into a high quality business venture under Al Lambeth’s direction and ambitious talent as a metal fabricator. Whiplash Customs is well known for experience, quality craftsmanship and excellent service catering to a diverse variety of customers looking to either have a treasured vintage tool or memorabilia piece lovingly restored or a dream fulfilled by having a custom motorcycle designed and built to meet their vision.
Another Venture:
Whiplash Customs also evolved into a husband and wife team-owned custom walking cane business Cool Canes Inc. We designed a walking cane for an injured motorcyclist and now the high quality of workmanship and design has resulted in canes being manufactured for a wide variety of users including the disabled, Hollywood celebrities, hip hop and rap artists and many other sectors of life. Please check out www.coolcanes.ca and enjoy the same kind of artistry you see in Whiplash Customs' bikes.
Past Bike Shows:
Vancouver Island Custom Motorcycle and Hot Rod Show
May 30-31, 2009
Whiplash Customs set up with 6 bikes some garage memorabilia and a vintage car in total:
A totally modified and completely fabricated 1982 Harley Davidson FXR – built by Whiplash Customs, ridden by Wanda Lambeth
A Custom Softail completely built by Whiplash Custom and owned by Kevin Clough
A 2003 Sportster redesigned after the “Bobber” style built by Whiplash Customs and owned by Mike Wilson
A 2009 Softail built by Whiplash Customs and owned by Chris Lassman of Nanaimo
A 1998 Heritage Classic modified to Special by Whiplash Customs and owned by Peter Bernard
A 2008 Rigid also built from the ground up by Whiplash Customs, designed in the “gangster style” and owned by Al Lambeth
*The 2008 Rigid took second place in pro street rigid category
*The 1998 Heritage Classic took first place in custom softail
*The custom softail owned by Kevin Clough took second in custom softail category
Also at the show was a restored 1940's Mobil gas pump and a really radical 1950's pedal car that attracted a lot of attention from all kids, big and small. See below for the For Sale details on both.
And finally, a 1964 Ford Falcon that Al with Whiplash Customs had spent countless hours restoring to it's original natural beauty. This car is now owned by Mark Nash and you will see it all the local car shows. A real beauty.
The second annual Vancouver Island Custom Motorcycle and Hot Rod Show was a fabulous success and we are looking forward to next year so the next 12 months will be busy getting some new bikes on the road and some really interesting garage memorabilia back to it's original condition.
Bikes for sale:
2008 FULL CUSTOM RIGID
Here is super cool custom that took 2nd place in the full custom category at the 1st annual custom show and 2nd in the pro-street rigid class at the 2nd annual custom bike show. She has a 280 rear tire, rigid frame, springer front end. Fully handbuilt exhaust system, handlebars, all the sheetmetal reworked or fabricated. It’s running a 113 El bruto engine, 6 spd Ultima trans with a 3" open top fuel style belt drive. This gangster styled bike has PM contrast cut wheels, HHI brakes with a sproter, and is all right side drive. Too much more to list, but if you want to stand out in the crowd, then this one of kind Whiplash Custom could be yours Please email any questions. whiplashcustoms@shaw.ca.
This outstanding custom creation will be rolling across the stage at the internationally renowned Barrett Jackson Auction in Las Vegas NV September 23-25, 2010.
This bike was also featured in the Winter 2010 issue of the internationally-distributed Revolution Bike Magazine
Garage Memorabilia For Sale
Restored Antique Gas Pump
This is a beautifully restored 1946-47 original martin and shwartz mobilgas branded gas pump. Its been restored inside and out,the top and faces light up. The top is reproduction, but I also have the original top ( painted but no mobilgas script )as original. The pump has been sold to a local collector - watch the site for next completed project!
1950's Pedal Car - Special
This is cool - it's an original 50's era Thissle brand pedal car. Body very slightly modified from original ( except the flamed paint job ) but this thing has a full chassis, pro street with wheelie bars and a 6 spd variable speed 24 volt motor! A full grown adult with a kid's mindset can drive this crazy thing.....and it's fun! Hours and hours of work and care went into this project - it's one of a kind. $1800
Whiplash Customs began as Whiplash Detailing in 1998 and has evolved into a high quality business venture under Al Lambeth’s direction and ambitious talent as a metal fabricator. Whiplash Customs is well known for experience, quality craftsmanship and excellent service catering to a diverse variety of customers looking to either have a treasured vintage tool or memorabilia piece lovingly restored or a dream fulfilled by having a custom motorcycle designed and built to meet their vision.
