BO15 High Plains Drifter (The Finish Line)

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Starting the Krate Krusher(High Plains Drifter) bike. This is my first bike build-off. I am altering a 1959 Murray BF Goodrich Sabre Challenger, in to a “Krate Like” lowrider. I picked up a 3 speed shifter off of the bay, that will help power the middle weight frame with 26 inch wheels. More part and accessory pics to come.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Nice to see that I'm not the only first-timer participating in this year's Build Off! I'm looking forward to seeing how your lowrider turns out.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Nice to see that I'm not the only first-timer participating in this year's Build Off! I'm looking forward to seeing how your lowrider turns out.

Awesome! I wish you all the luck. Nice bike you got your hands on. Excited to see what you do!

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Awesome! I wish you all the luck. Nice bike you got your hands on. Excited to see what you do!

Thanks David!

 

[SoulGarageOH]

Welcome to the build off. I like what you have revealed so far of your plan.


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[kingfish254]

Welcome to RRB and the Build Off. Look forward to seeing your squashed grape unfold!!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Thank you for the warm welcome. I’ve been eying bikes here for a while. Excited to be part of such a great forum!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Thank you! Excited about being part of such a great group!

 

[OddJob]

Welcome to the best custom vintage rat rod bike site on the internet!
Purple is one of my favorite colors, especially if it's rolling on two wheels!
RaT oN~!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Thank you for the welcome! I look forward to getting started!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Personally, I can't wait for the video where you drink vintage grape soda. More than the ride video!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

hahahaha. Don’t dare me man.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Here is the 1959 Murray Challenger Sabre. I bought it nearly 15 years ago, and it spent half of its life in my garden as yard art. The wheels and seat were rusty crusty. The tiny handle bars had to go to the dump. The frame, crank and chain guard were the only salvageable parts. The bearings are rusty but I’m an reviving them in Evaporust and then engine oil. I’ll repack them before assembly. I have the tires I’m using, mocked up on some roached 26’s. This will be a 3 speed and will be relacing a wheel to accommodate. I’ll probably paint the chain guard first, and decided on some complimenting color for the frame. More to come.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Krate Krusher lettering for the chain guard.

 

[Bike from the Dead]

Krate Krusher lettering for the chain guard.

I'm really digging the first option's "1960s Monster Mash" vibe. You've got a great frame to start with David. I can't wait to see what's next!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Thank you for the support! You know exactly what I’m going for. Custom cars and bobbers are my inspiration.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Went part picking at my storage today. I should have been putting things in, not taking things out. I discovered that a 3 speed that I had disassembled years ago, happens to be a Shimano 333. This will match up great with the 333 stick shift I picked off the bay for a real good price. That kind of luck never happens to me, so we’ll see how it fits all together.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Parts pile.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Got the 333 stick shift attached to the 333 hub. Getting a wheel laced with this hub will be my toughest job, besides getting it all to work properly.