It’s an absolute minimalist machine powered by The Motor Company’s most minimalist horsepower V-twin, but the end result packs a visual punch that’s the very definition of a motorcycle. Built as a tribute to Brewdude Garn’s wife aptly named Brewmom for her 50th birthday, Brewdude named it Golden Deliverance in her honor. The black and gold paint job also reflects the colors of Appalachian State University where she and their three kids, Kim, Chad, and Cody either work or attend.

The frame is not some ancient relic re-purposed, but a ground-up double-cradle loop made from 4130 chromoly tubing with joined by real lug construction. Another piece of modernity is the use of a tank ripped directly off some poor motocross bike and the use of off-road tread tires along with a stone guard over the Bates-style headlamp. The end result is light weight with the look of old that enables the 45” Flatty to move it smartly. Brewdude’s 2-into-1 exhaust has to be one of the prettiest I’ve had the pleasure to ever see. Take a look at the pics and see how nicely it flows with impeccable construction throughout. Contrasting sharply with the dated even for 1948 Flathead is Brewdude’s use of a rare and ultra-modern Lectron carb sticking out between the cylinders on the left. Nice juxtaposition of new and old. Speaking of new and old, the Rock Shox shock sitting under the seat gives this hard tail a comfortable ride that belies the lack of rear suspension.

All and all, this bike has got to be a blast to bomb around on with such a thoughtful approach on how to do the impossible (or so I thought, making a Harley-Davidson Flathead one sexy beast.