Videos tagged with Mel Bernstein

This guide details advanced engine rebuilding techniques for Harley-Davidson motorcycles, as demonstrated by Mel Bernstein (Dragonman), a master machinist with 59 years of experience. It covers precision machining processes for cylinders, flywheels, valves, and bearings, emphasizing tight tolerances and quality components for optimal engine performance and longevity. The techniques shown are suitable for experienced mechanics and gunsmiths working on vintage and modern V-twin engines.

This video provides an overview of Dragonman's Shooting Range in Colorado Springs, highlighting its accessibility and amenities. Mel Bernstein, the owner, details the $15 daily rate, the absence of membership or caliber restrictions, and the range's maximum distance of 220 yards. The facility operates Tuesday through Sunday, offering a welcoming environment for shooters of all levels.

This entry details the construction and features of Mel Bernstein's (Dragonman's) unique street-legal dragster and 'Coffin Car'. It covers essential Colorado road legality requirements, fabrication techniques using 4130 chromoly tubing, and specific automotive components like a Chevy 350 engine and Turbo 400 transmission. The overview also touches upon the maintenance of a large vehicle collection and the use of fuel stabilizers.

This video captures the 80th birthday celebration of Mel Bernstein, famously known as Dragonman. The event, held at his extensive firearms museum in Colorado Springs, featured an Elvis impersonator, a money cannon, and a display of his vast collection, highlighting his prominent role in the American firearms community.

This video showcases Mel Bernstein's (Dragonman) 80th birthday gift to himself: a meticulously restored red 1932 Ford Roadster. The segment highlights the vehicle's technical specifications, including its small block 350 cubic inch engine with tripod carburetors and an automatic transmission, alongside the pristine interior. Dragonman, a known collector with 74 vehicles, shares his enthusiasm for this particular hot rod, demonstrating his passion for automotive restoration and collecting.

This video documents Mel Bernstein, known as Dragonman, celebrating his 80th birthday. The highlight is a surprise visit from an Elvis Presley impersonator, fulfilling Dragonman's birthday wish. The video offers a glimpse into Dragonman's personal life and his unique museum setting.

This guide details the operation of a 60mm mortar, as demonstrated by Mel Bernstein (Dragonman), an expert in vintage military hardware. It covers loading a 12-gauge black powder shell as propellant, preparing the breech block, firing the mortar, and post-fire maintenance. The demonstration emphasizes safety protocols and the historical context of the approximately 75-year-old weapon.

This video explores some of the most expensive and impressive gun collections and gun rooms. It highlights 'The Collector's' $1 million collection featuring a private basement range, the $100,000 John Wick-themed safe by Big Daddy Unlimited with 17 firearms, and the Beretta Gallery in NYC with high-end shotguns and rifles. Finally, it showcases Mel Bernstein, 'The Dragon Man,' and his vast private military museum in Colorado, housing over 3,000 weapons and military vehicles.

This video showcases a custom-built "Chariot" motorcycle, also referred to as the "Cherry It" chopper. It was originally constructed in 1973 by Mel "The Dragonman" Bernstein using a Panhead frame, a Servi rear-end, and a 250-gallon oil drum, with welding done using a torch and coat hangers. After decades of exposure, the motorcycle underwent a three-year restoration and is now displayed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in upstate New York alongside another custom "Dragon Bike" built by the same individual. The museum boasts over 500 bikes on display.

This entry details the live fire demonstration of a Browning M2 .50 Caliber machine gun by Mel Bernstein (Dragonman), a Class 7 FFL Dealer. The demonstration highlights the weapon's belt-fed operation and its use in a controlled range environment. It emphasizes the expertise of the instructor and the powerful nature of the .50 BMG round.

This video showcases an unconventional and extreme method of snow removal utilizing a custom, cart-mounted flamethrower by Dragonman. The demonstration highlights the device's power in instantly melting snow from a walkway. Dragonman, an authority in firearms and unique weaponry, presents this as his 'Dragon Way' of handling difficult snow situations, emphasizing his expertise in operating specialized equipment.

This video showcases a unique custom motorcycle, a 'chariot' chopper built in 1973 by Mel 'The Dragonman' Bernstein. The motorcycle, originally a Harley Davidson Service-car, was reconstructed from a Panhead frame, a Servi rear-end, and a 250-gallon oil drum, with welding done using a torch and coat hangers. After decades of neglect, it has been fully restored and is now displayed at Motorcyclepedia Museum in upstate New York alongside another custom bike built by the same individual, the 'Dragon Bikes'. The museum features over 500 bikes.