In the restoration business, you never know what might be coming through the door next.  But this next project took Al by surprise and it presented a challenge – by weight alone! The Patterson & Kaercher Construction Company in Victoria BC was fully involved in restoring a 1907 heritage building on Langley Street. At first […]

The 1970s may seem like they all happened in a fog to a lot of us but memories of things that were authentically outstanding are sharp and clear. This former 1970s FX Harley must have many stories attached to it but rather than heading for a rusty grave somewhere out back of someone’s home, at […]

There were some very good things that came in small packages back in the early 1960s and the Yamaha Campus 60 was one of them.  This particular Campus 60 is a 1965 model and comes with an interesting history.  The father of Dave, one of our customers, received this bike as a gift in the […]

So more on that '70s bike!  This photo taken by fellow rider Nick, is the image-described world of owning a custom bike of your dreams, on a beautiful day, cruising by the ocean. Feel it.  No words – enough said.

  When a regular customer of Al’s finally located the 1956 Pepsi vending machine he had been diligently seeking, the challenge became real in turning this rare and sought after vintage keepsake into its once shining glory again. Cold, carbonated beverages were considered a special “treat” when first introduced to consumers in the late 1800s.  […]