Speaking of clones. If you ever get the chance to see Jack Walker's Hirohata clone, you will probably be amazed. Mr. Walker really did the research to make his clone as close to the original as humanly possible, and the resulting detail and workmanship is gorgeous. I was lucky enough to examine the clone closely at Merc Deuce reunions, and KKOA events in the 80s. I was also fortunate to hear Jack Walker talk about, and show the information he collected in his all out effort to get the build right. Jack Walker's p***ion for the Hirohata Merc made it possible for kustom lovers to view an icon that was stored away at the time, and for all we knew, would never be seen by the public again. For this I will always be grateful.
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