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54shadow

54shadow

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Blue Srpings, Mo.
Here is my palette. I am going to try to make something out of this pile of $10 bike. My goal it to create a build with a small budget for the max bang, and of course, have fun doing it. This is my first official "build-off" entry. I see some great competition in the posts so far. Now, must make a shopping list and get to Ace Hardware and Lowe's for some parts.
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Can't wait to see something cool come out of that pile! :wink:
 
Can't wait to see what steampunk creation you come up with.
 
bighit said:
I love going to lowes for bike stuff. There is an old chap who works the nuts and bolts isle with a handlebar moustache. He always says to me what a you building now. He helps me find the parts I need. if he dosent have them he tells me about other local places that will.
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A kindred spirit he is!
 
kingfish254 said:
Can't wait to see what steampunk creation you come up with.
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I only wish I could spend a day in your neck of the woods for some parts. But, I would have to blindfold you so I could get first crack to them. :wink:
 
Pappy, I just gotta say...don't forget Tractor Supply. I don't think I own a thing that's on wheels (current count, umm, ran out of fingers) that doesn't have at least one part from there.
 
loudboys said:
Pappy, I just gotta say...don't forget Tractor Supply. I don't think I own a thing that's on wheels (current count, umm, ran out of fingers) that doesn't have at least one part from there.
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Hey, I never thought of that store, have one a few miles from me. Thanks for the tip.
 
54shadow said:
loudboys said:
Pappy, I just gotta say...don't forget Tractor Supply. I don't think I own a thing that's on wheels (current count, umm, ran out of fingers) that doesn't have at least one part from there.
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Hey, I never thought of that store, have one a few miles from me. Thanks for the tip.
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Another good thing about Tractor Supply is that they sell their general nuts and bolts by weight, not by the piece like at Lowes. I can get a lot more for my money there.
 
yoothgeye said:
54shadow said:
loudboys said:
Pappy, I just gotta say...don't forget Tractor Supply. I don't think I own a thing that's on wheels (current count, umm, ran out of fingers) that doesn't have at least one part from there.
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Hey, I never thought of that store, have one a few miles from me. Thanks for the tip.
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Another good thing about Tractor Supply is that they sell their general nuts and bolts by weight, not by the piece like at Lowes. I can get a lot more for my money there.
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Dang, this place is looking better and better all the time!
 
Definately watching this one! I tried to build a steam punk bike once but just couldn't get it together. You can find some cool brass in used thrift store lamps. Good Luck!
 
MattBiker said:
Definately watching this one! I tried to build a steam punk bike once but just couldn't get it together. You can find some cool brass in used thrift store lamps. Good Luck!
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Thank goodness we have a large window of build time so I can gather up the goodies. Thanks for the comment.
 
The frame is stripped and the polishing begins. Have the wheels painted and the coaster hub laced in. Here is a shot of some of the parts I have picked so far.
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This is going to be cool.
 
Who knows what's up with your build
"The Shadow Knows"!!!!

There is such potential in this build you get a Oamaru New Zealand Steampunk back page bump.
(I actually saw this but this isn't my photo. The small white building in the back left is the Oamaru Cycle Works that I posted about here. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=50922&hilit=+zealand)

Let us know what new with your cool plans.

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MOODSTER said:
Good start, gauges are cool. Just remember lotsa copper, brass and functional do-dads. A propeller in there somewhere won't hurt . Good luck, keep us posted.
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"Propellers," noted. Thanks for the comment.
 
kingfish254 said:
Who knows what's up with your build
"The Shadow Knows"!!!!

There is such potential in this build you get a Oamaru New Zealand Steampunk back page bump.
(I actually saw this but this isn't my photo. The small white building in the back left is the Oamaru Cycle Works that I posted about here. viewtopic.php?f=1&t=50922&hilit=+zealand)

Let us know what new with your cool plans.

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Dang, this photo may take my build in a whole new direction! Will post update pics soon.
 

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