The Springfield Show Superstar Builder Dave Perewitz

January 15-17, 2010, Eastern States bikes and fantastic paint jobs and you Magazine covering everything mechani- History of Springfield’s ‘Indian Motor- Exposition, West Springfield, MA can meet him in person! cal from porting engines to drivetrains. cycle Display’, rare and wonderful bikes, Attending Springfield Motorcycle Show Dave has authored Master Joe Ventura is one of the leading some of the very first ever The Springfield Motorcycle Show and King Flames, and Advanced Cus- ‘custom graphic artists’ in the country manufactured will be displayed at this Discovery 1933 Ford Hot Rod. The car was as- will be January 15-17, at the Eastern tom Motorcycle and is acknowledged as and is the owner and operator of Joe show. The Springfield Motorcycle Show Channel. sembled at the Perewitz shop. It made States Exposition, West Springfield, MA, a dean of this elite custom motorcycle Deans all-Customs located in Chicopee is proud to bring this fine collection He went its debut at the Detroit Autorama before brought to you by presenting sponsor builders industry. MA. Joe's airbrush artwork will make to motorcycle enthusiasts here at the against continuing to the west coast to go on Trantolo & Trantolo. The Fifth Annual He has earned this respect by cus- heads spin, with ‘fantastic flames’ "Birthplace of the American Motorcycle". Florida’s the Power Tour. Look for the Perewitz/ all-brand motorcycle show brings future tomizing motorcycles since the early through fantasy graphic depictions of Again this year there will be two giant Billy Lane, Factory Five Hot Rod on the cover of riders and the entrenched biker to this 70’s Dave has twice been on the Biker the 'art-rageous' kind. antique motorcycle displays one by the as Dave Street Rodder Magazine. top event . Build-off for Discovery Channel, once Biker life-style artist John Guil- VJMC, Vintage Japanese Motorcycle describes Jody Perewitz, Dave’s daughter, has The Springfield Motorcycle Show against Billy Lane and once against lemette, displays his oil on canvas Club and one by the AMCA, Antique the build started the Perewitz crew blog. She, is a high-end, top-shelf event that will Paul Yaffe. The second time's a charm. paintings and portraits appearing in of America, with fantas- and ride as along with a few guest writers, writes bring together a great combination of Dave came home with the trophy! motorcycle publications such as V-Twin, tic bikes of the past guaranteed to bring a “once in a stories about the happenings at the manufacturers and retailers in an atmo- The show once again is loaded with Easyriders, Hot Bike, etc. and at custom us back in time. life time ex- Perewitz compound. There are some sphere of fun and enjoyment suitable for custom builders this year. Heading bike shows. He brings his 'Masters and The Springfield Motorcycle Show, perience”. great stories about what truly goes on everyone. the lineup is Scott Porges of American Machine' series with a feature portrait SMS, brings the latest makes and mod- Well it just in a custom motorcycle shop. Read the This year we are proud to announce Motorcycle Service with a wide variety of Dave Perewitz and other original oil els of motorcycles through an array of so happens stories at www.LifeAtPerewitz.com that Trantolo & Trantolo stepped up big of bikes from , to Chopper, to paintings and limited edition prints. dealerships, to the hottest accessories that Dave For more information on what’s going time in the motorcycle world by becom- Pro-Street Custom. AMS has it all. With Win Big Prizes! The doorprizes for and clothing. All that the motorcycle is making it one please check out websites. everything you need to know. ing the official 'Show Sponsor'. Doug over 30 yrs in the industry, he special- this years show start with a Perewitz enthusiast needs. twice in a life time. He finished film- www.perewitz.com When you cruise the streets on Sousa show manager calls this "the true izes in creating custom built motors & print signed by Dave Perewitz and the Get your picture taken with Billy ing another Biker Build-off in 2006 that www.myspace.com/perewitz a Perewitz custom motorcycle it test of their commitment to the riders of trannys, a balance between old ‘school artist John Guillemette, next are two "Hawkeye" Decoteau! Billy is an outdoor rode to Sturgis South Dakota. He went is beyond doubt, “ART IN MO- the Northeast!" Trantolo & Trantolo still tricks' & the ingenuity of today’s technol- $250 gift certificates from Tibby's Harley journalist and motorcycle columnist with against Phoenix Arizona’s Paul Yaffe. TION”. remains the Trophy Sponsors for the ogy. Scott says ‘If it’s fast....It’s probably Davidson and TSI Harley Davidson. a strong passion for pursuing the Black Dave came home with the trophy and a Dave has been building and Bike Competiton and the 'Trantolo Girls' AMS's." Drawing forms can be found with the Bass as well as cruising on his Harley beautiful “Flaming Masterpiece”. customizing motorcycles since can be seen in the Fashion Show as Roar Motorcycle will be showing show discount coupon on the website: Davidson Springer Classic Motorcycle. the early 70’s. He started out in Latest news well. their fantastic customized bikes built for www.osegshows.com Just fill them out Billy will be filming at the Springfield his fathers back yard shed and Dave is at it again this year with a The superstar guest for the first time women riders, including their 'Wildcat' and submit to the cashere when pur- Motorcycle show for his TV Show, The has made it to a new state of the busy schedule. He will be up and down in the Springfield Motorcycle Show will soon to run off their new production line. chasing the show ticket. Bass Bureau...Where the Road Meets art facility in Bridgewater, Mas- the east coast as well as a few trips be the Northeast's 'Home town Hero Founded by Kathleen Steele Tolleson of While at the show, be sure to check the Water. Billy has promised a 'salute In the world of custom motorcycle sachusetts. The “shop” houses every west, touring with his latest creations. Builder Dave Perewitz. Dave is interna- Daytona Beach, Florida, Roar’s mission out the Windblown Motorcycle Fashion to veterans' atmosphere to his display fabricators, there are people who are aspect of the business from paint to Dave has a book out, Chopper Master tionally known for his top shelf custom is to make women happy by designing Show sponsored by Roar Motorcycles as he continues to work with vertans well-liked and people who are respect- assembly to selling t-shirts. and King Flames. It is a great story of and customizing motorcycles and featuring the 'Trantolo Girls'. who and active military. ed. Only a few are both, and among Perewitz Cycle Fabrications has built his motorcycle life style and the many that fit female riders properly, can be met throughout the show at the The COBRA Collection with its OCC them, even fewer are acknowledged bikes for many celebrities. Most recent- experiences he has endured. He also making the bike not only new big Trantolo & Trantolo booth. This bikes and radical Harleys is a real show as deans of their industry. Dave Pere- ly is Nascar driver Tony Stewart. Among recently finished a paint book, Ad- beautiful and unique, but 'fun and fashion show is always a crowd stopper showing what a dream can witz is a member -- many would say a other celebrities is Hulk Hogan, Brad vanced Custom Motorcycle Painting. more comfortable and safer favorite every year. lead to. Cobra himself will be there to leader -- of that very elite group. Whitford of Aerosmith, Ruben Brown of Make sure to check out these books at to ride. "The Springfield Motorcycle Show answer questions and enjoy showing his As for why he's so respected, five the Chicago Bears, Crew Chief Greg your local book store. Founder Steele will be on welcomes our great sponsors to the machines. minutes of viewing – and/or riding -- Zipadelli and many more. The Perewitz crew has joined forces hand to sign her book 'Hear show, the dynamic 'rock radio duo' of The event site, Eastern States Expo- one of his custom creations will tell you In 2003 Dave did a Biker Build-off for with Factory Five Racing to build a My Roar!' Women, Motor- WAQY Rock 102.1, Springfield’s Clas- sition, home of the "Big E", W. Spring- cycles and Mental Health. sic rock station and its sister company field, MA, is at the "crossroads" of the In the book Kathy shares Lazer 99.3. The rock duo is the official Northeast, making it easy for everyone her love of motorcycles and "Stage Sponsor" bringing tons of fun to attend, located not far from the cross- personal anecdotes to help by hosting both the Motorcycle Fashion ing of Interstates 90 amd 91. empower women to be all Show and Tattoo Competition on the Show dates and times are: Friday, they can be. Whether you main stage. Jan. 15, 5 P.M. to 9 P.M., Saturday, Jan. ride or not, her frank look at The show’s ‘Title Sponsor’ for the 16, 10 A.M. to 7 P.M., Sunday, Jan. 17, life will challenge and inspire 'Best Bike Competition' this year is Tran- 10 A.M. to 5 P.M. you. tolo and Trantolo, motorcycle attorneys. Admission is $15 for adults ($10 on We are happy to bring The Bike Competition registration forms Friday and $12 Saturday and Sunday back Rich Pitoniak of Pito- can be downloaded from the show with discount coupons that can be found niak’s Custom Cycles fresh website: www.osegshows.com Trophies, on print ads, postcards and on the web- off a year that led him to cash and plaques will be presented on site) Children $5 ages 6 to 12, 5 and national fame. Hailing from the Main Stage on Sunday afternoon. under are free. Belchertown, MA, he has Again the show features a fantastic More info and Adult Discount Cou- had one heck of a year with selection of new motorcycle parts & pons are available on the OSEG web- his bike 'Pain Killer' making accessories,including the largest 'rolling' site: www.osegshows.com the 'feature bike' of Novem- new parts dealer in the world All Out ber's V-Twin Motorcycles War Cycles. There will be parts, acces- Join us! 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