BO15 High Plains Drifter (The Finish Line)

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

That Mongoose post is cool. Any names on the bars?

Kent Abyss freestyle

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

While I impatiently wait for my hub to come back from the shop, reborn as a complete wheel, I decided build a tank for my current rider. I chose to cover the High Plains Drifter in fur, and fastened from the bottom using T-nuts. This tank will have the same wooden center, With T-nuts attaching the tank to the bike. I will spray glue layers of pink insulation foam together to build up the size, then carve and sand the shape I want. Then several layers of latex house paint (to prevent the resin from reacting with the foam) will coat the surface before I glass the tank. Some filler work, primer and maybe a lace paint job will finish my vision. I’ll start a separate thread if anyone is interested in the planned process.

 

[kingfish254]

Sounds like a cool plan to me.

 

[SurfKlunk]

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

In this context I believe one might call it NOS grape soda

 

[SurfKlunk]

I got a little bit of the “page two flu”, so I did a little bit of work. I glued the fur on to my insert, using spray glue on the body and hot glued the seems. I’m quite happy with how it looks. Hopefully I can head out to one of our bike shops to see if I can find someone to lace a wheel with my 3 speed hub. View attachment 125814View attachment 125815View attachment 125816View attachment 125817View attachment 125818View attachment 125819View attachment 125820View attachment 125821

Awesome!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Worked a little bit on the Sissy Bar brake mount while I impatiently wait for my 3 speed hub to come back as a wheel from the shop. I epoxied an oak dowel inside the copper tubing so I could Bolt It as tightly as possible to the brake. It received a quick prime and paint and now awaits assembly.

 

[restodave]

While I impatiently wait for my hub to come back from the shop, reborn as a complete wheel, I decided build a tank for my current rider. I chose to cover the High Plains Drifter in fur, and fastened from the bottom using T-nuts. This tank will have the same wooden center, With T-nuts attaching the tank to the bike......

I love your build so far. Have you considered using threaded inserts (see here) rather than T-nuts? T-Nuts are designed to be on the other side of the wood where tightening will pull them into the wood. The way you have them installed they will tend to pull out as you tighten the bolt. Threaded inserts are designed for your type of application.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I love your build so far. Have you considered using threaded inserts (see here) rather than T-nuts? T-Nuts are designed to be on the other side of the wood where tightening will pull them into the wood. The way you have them installed they will tend to pull out as you tighten the bolt. Threaded inserts are designed for your type of application.

Thank is for your interest in the build! I just happened to have some t-nuts so I went with those. This is a really light insert and I did a mock up after being put together, it’s sturdy. I am making another tank for my rider and may use threaded inserts. Thanks for your suggestion!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Just a cool use for a bunch of step throughs. Found on a trip to the high altitude town of Buena Vista Colorado.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I had to put the squeeze on the bike shop who had my 333 Shimano hub. I gave them two weeks and decided to call. They hopped on it today and got it to me this afternoon.They have been so busy that they are still working on bikes brought in late June. Now the real fun can begin!

 

[sandman]

Let the games begin !

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Base coat time! A couple of dents and gouges to work out still. I have some filler work to do on the frame, around the rear drop outs, so I can lay some purple fades over the satin white.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Muscle Bike Pedal dilemma! I’m down to 2 choices. 1: Old School Rat Traps
2: Color changing resin pedals

My OG plan was rat trap pedals. But with my white and purple paint scheme, I thought the color changers would be a cool touch. HELP!!

 

[sandman]

1: Old School Rat Traps

Shin busters , good performance pedal for almost any terrain

2: Color changing resin pedals

Good for the easy rider , laid back and bare foot type of rides .
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[Couch tater]

With the Wooly Bully tank I'm all about the color changing pedals.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Just a few necessities to get the bike build going. Clamps for the sissy brake and some filler to touch up a couple of spots on the chain guard and fill around the rear dropouts.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I had to relieve some material in the dropouts to get good tension on the chain. Also, they were not of equal depth, which kept throwing my wheel off center. It’s good enough now to leave alone. Now for some dropout filler work and another coat of primer to wet sand.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I think the satin white with purple fades is gonna pop.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I think the satin white with purple fades is gonna pop.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

Just a cool use for a bunch of step throughs. Found on a trip to the high altitude town of Buena Vista Colorado. View attachment 128430

pretty neat.