Chrome Fusion's Tribute To Pearl Harbor

The actual surgery, though, is closer to painting or tattooing. You have all these lines that flair in and out, at various depths in the metal, all coming together as a distinct, very detailed form. It's way more art than science.

Once the raw artwork was laid down, it was time for finishing. The worked surfaces received a healthy dose of shiny chrome, while the naked bits got an artistic take of their own, courtesy of the painter's gun. This being a Pearl Harbor bike, what else would you use but a Pearl color scheme? Dana and Sandy chose pearl white but offset it somewhat with an extremely light blue metalflake. The idea was to evoke images of the ocean waters around the harbor.

Needless to say, that didn't take nearly as long as the engraving. Dana's finished bodywork went right back on as soon is it was cured. Then it was on to a date with destiny.

Fourteen Congressional Medals of Honor were handed out for the heroic actions committed during that day that lives in infamy. All of them are on this bike. One of them went to John W. Finn, who was the First World War II serviceman to receive that honor. He also happens to be the oldest, at 100 years of age. Dana and Sandy were honored beyond belief when Finn agreed to sign their Cross Bones. He put his name right next to his image.

Between the theme and the truly unique artwork, this glorious nod to American history gets noticed wherever it goes. It not only serves as a great reminder of what we can do when things are at their worst, but also what we can do to thank those who do those things.

Editor's Note: If you'd like to check out Dana Harbaugh's matching book about Pearl Harbor, Pearls of Honor: Their Duty to Remember, visit www.pearlsofhonor.com, or call (702) 727-0446. To see more info on Chrome Fusion call (800) 493-3021, or visit www.chromefusion.com