Ironhead Chopper: Rear Wheel and Oil Tank CLEARANCE Issues and Game Plans + Finding More Parts

There's so many detail issues when you first start building a bike. All the ideas in my head get de-railed because 1) I've been doing Shovelheads so long I forgot everything's backwards on an ironhead, 2) Mix and matching is a necessity for budget builds, 3) I'm working with parts I have and need other parts to finalize or move on to the next step. It's like putting together a puzzle when the box doesn't have all the pieces. But that's also what makes it fun. The hunting of parts, meeting new people, and relying on a network to BUILD something instead of just buy everything from a catalog. Here's some of the problems I'm running into right now, but I'm not too worried about it. It's a chopper and I'll make it all work eventually.
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[@donrice8026]

could use org, xlch oil bag it is a horse shoe or later xlch and cut off the side flange where HD welded it together than weld tank back up makes a nice smooth tank thats how i fixed that ugly oil bag 40 yrs, ago HAPPY TRAILS

[@WrenchingWrecked]

I have a line out with a buddy for a early XLCH horseshoe tank as we speak for this project. I also picked up an old Hex Style (the pill type) that I think would work pretty well on here. Depending on what pans out with parts I should have a better idea in about a week or so. Thanks for watching and the input!

[@Roolis77]

Ironhead frame is so nice and light .. I am still fan of swing arm due to a back issues ... but Iron engine sucks.... someone should make alumin ium heads and barrels.. or just to change to modern evo sporty engine.. You are doing cool shit

[@johnjames9799]

What about a peanut tank?
As far as a frontend ,,,how about a 4 to 6 over ?

[@WrenchingWrecked]

This front end is stock length. I have a full set of forks that are disassembled that I'm shaving the lowers on with a set of 4 over tubes that will most likely make their way onto the bike once I figure out which front wheel I'm going to run. I have two HallCraft 19" fronts (one spool and one mini drum) that I need to decide on first. My buddy has a 21" mini drum I can have too, so all of this will play into the stance/front end. Will most likely go 4 over though.