BO15 High Plains Drifter (The Finish Line)

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

This is a great build with ingenious Creativity Love the head badge.

Thanks for the kind words! I hope all works out well!

 

[kingfish254]

That is freaking awesome. I remember different toy and novelty shrunken heads at stores as a kid.

And the Thingmaker, now that is a blast from the past! We called it Creepy Crawlers which I guess was the biggest seller of Thingmakers. Tons of fun, but probably way to dangerous for today's kids . That thing would get super hot!!!

 

[kingfish254]

I do remember having the Fright Factory set too. The cyclops eyeball was one of my favorites.
Thanks for this trip down memory lane.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

That is freaking awesome. I remember different toy and novelty shrunken heads at stores as a kid.

And the Thingmaker, now that is a blast from the past! We called it Creepy Crawlers which I guess was the biggest seller of Thingmakers. Tons of fun, but probably way to dangerous for today's kids . That thing would get super hot!!!

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Thank you @kingfish254! This was a toy I always asked for but never got. I was born in 74’ and creepy crawlers was my time. 1966 for the fright night set. My wife took me to this great store in Denver that has toys from the 60’s through the 90’s. Stumbled upon these loose molds. I should have bought them all. They were like 6 bucks each.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I do remember having the Fright Factory set too. The cyclops eyeball was one of my favorites.
Thanks for this trip down memory lane.

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Yes! The skull next to the eyeball would be a good one to make. The Sculpy tends to be brittle after baking so I may need to cover it in some acrylic to harden it.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I picked these ratty gems up at an antique mall today. The Persons Majestic siren works well. Two shifter knobs and an awesome antennae topper. I’m not sure if I’ll use any on this build but I’m definitely going to scream around the block a few times with the siren.

 

[OddJob]

Cool stuff! We hit our first Estate Sale / garage sale today since the pandemic grabbed hold of the world.
I had to get this vintage blow torch. Not sure how it all works yet, but I'll be playing with it for sure. Might be a good 'campfire lighter' !

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Cool stuff! We hit our first Estate Sale / garage sale today since the pandemic grabbed hold of the world.
I had to get this vintage blow torch. Not sure how it all works yet, but I'll be playing with it for sure. Might be a good 'campfire lighter' !

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Those are really cool and you can still use them. Great find!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

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.

 

[kingfish254]

Page Two Flu , I like that.

I like the purple hair tank! It reminds me of the spiky hair food dood.
Great way to attach the tank insert.

 

[OddJob]

Your tank insert cover has me all warm and fuzzy feeling!

Nice job!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Page Two Flu , I like that.

I like the purple hair tank! It reminds me of the spiky hair food dood.
Great way to attach the tank insert.

Page two will make you sad or make you work. Spending time looking at all the hardware in the hardware store can solve some problems. Lots of different options for fastening things.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Your tank insert cover has me all warm and fuzzy feeling!

Nice job!

If I get stressed out, I can go home I my safe space and pet my bike.

 

[kingfish254]

Page two will make you sad or make you work. Spending time looking at all the hardware in the hardware store can solve some problems. Lots of different options for fastening things.

Yep, just about every build off, I spend more time in Home Depot than I ever spend in a bike shop.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Nice Stewart Warner speedo showed up in the mail. I hope the cable works or it will be all show and no go.

 

[OC_Rolling_Art]

liking this one! Lots of creativity...

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

liking this one! Lots of creativity...

Thank you much! I hope I finish.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Finally brought my 3 speed hub in to get laced on to a rim. The owner of my favorite bike shop does great work and cares about what he does. The shop was empty of bikes which made me happy. They are so busy repairing. This wheel was the crux of my build. A big relief that I get this done.

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Someone dumped this ratted up mountain bike next to my house a while ago. I let it sit for two weeks and last night it decided that it was mine. Most everything was wrecked and trashed on the bike, though I salvaged the best parts. I even liberated a pair of rat trap pedals from the thing that may end up on this build. A Schwinn seat and Mongoose lean back seat post. Also, a few brake pieces and some freestyle bars that may come in handy some day. Thank you bike part gods!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

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