For years, I have ridden Norton's. They were the fastest motorcycles built in their day. The engine design is very similar to a harley, but with cylinders arranged parrallell instead of in a "V".
I have always wanted a Norton chopper, but the Norton frames were not designed to hard-tail. Nobody I ever spoke to, cared to take the time to build me a "one off" frame. While working in Oregon, I found a shop that specializes in custom Harley frames.
I drew out what I wanted and took them my engine & tranny. They laid out this frame, built to Harley dimensions, with mounts to accept the Norton engine/ tranny combo. All other parts, wheels, front end, etc, are harley aftermarket. So, when I need a part, I can stop by any harley shop, unless it's an engine problem.
Just finished it in July 2007.

Trask Mountain Oregon

In The Beginning

Custom Hardtail Frame

Original Rubber Engine Mounts Retained

Vintage Norton Ads and Pics