You in with what?

[KJV]

I have enough frames, and parts to do about 15 builds.
Although ,
Will Not be building anything for this year's build off.
Y'All Enjoy



Also: around 50 complete bicycles waiting for attention.

probably about only 30 left that are finished.

Well, if other things in lfe.. slow down abit & get caught up on all that has gotten out ofhand ;
I might thriw something together before the end of it all.

 

[OddJob]

Build Off 18 Build Up...from, the BACK40.

 

[Couch tater]

Build Off 18 Build Up...from, the BACK40.

My build is going to be assembling a JC Higgins from all the odd & end Higgins parts I've accumulated over time. Low key and sure to be way at the bottom of the voting. My build will get a bunch of parts moved off the shelves that aren't all that special and with no concern about where it places. So maybe just take a look at what's on the shelves and build from there. I'll race you to the bottom.

 

[MattiThundrrr]

This just in from the Back 40:

 

[ingola]

My build is going to be assembling a JC Higgins from all the odd & end Higgins parts I've accumulated over time. Low key and sure to be way at the bottom of the voting. My build will get a bunch of parts moved off the shelves that aren't all that special and with no concern about where it places. So maybe just take a look at what's on the shelves and build from there. I'll race you to the bottom.

I did that last build off all parts lying around sometimes that turn out better than expected

Every part I had already minus the stem I built it for under 100 most

 

[MattiThundrrr]

I did that last build off all parts lying around sometimes that turn out better than expected View attachment 229336
Every part I had already minus the stem I built it for under 100 most

"Second coolest bike in town?"
Duck Norris

 

[us56456712]

I'm tempted to drag out my SK since everyone seems ok with bikes entering with minor false starts. I had started fitting a convertible tank to it almost a year and a half ago but shoved the parts in the corner when last year's build off started. I was concerned then that it would be perceived as cheating so I changed course.

If no one has a problem with it being resurrected, I could drag it back out instead of having to wait a month or more for the molds to be finished for my new tanks. But, to be clear, I did cut the tank to fit the frame back in January 2022, so if that is out of bounds, I totally understand.

Nah, ok with me

 

[Couch tater]

I did that last build off all parts lying around sometimes that turn out better than expected View attachment 229336
Every part I had already minus the stem I built it for under 100 most

That was pretty much how I built mine too, with parts on hand. I've got a couple of other choices to build, that I still might switch to, but I'm getting kind of tired moving the Higgins parts around when I'm digging into my stash.

 

[RustySprockets]

Having spent many years riding/racing mountain bikes, this is my first full suspension bike!! From 1938! It came with the original, broken fork and what I believe are heavier springs. Should be a lot of fun learning how to get everything working smoothly. View attachment 229312

Oh SNAP! Hope you can get that original fork saved, even if it's not used on this particular build.

 

[kingfish254]

This just in from the Back 40:View attachment 229335

Sent OJ some links to some MOJO I may have found in his extended back yard.

 

[ingola]

Found a light today

 

[BartRidesEternal]

View attachment 229379
Found a light today

Gorgeous!

Yesterday was 'kings day' in the Netherlands.
Lots of street sales, so I kept eyeballing for 'buildoff suited materials'.
Found a mirror for 6 euros:

Don't know from which car this is.

Removed the mirror (almost falling off) and looked at that beautiful shape.

Would make for a great stem...if strong enough....
headlight?

My hands are itching to start on the buildoff. Lots of ideas!

 

[OddJob]

Gorgeous!

Yesterday was 'kings day' in the Netherlands.
Lots of street sales, so I kept eyeballing for 'buildoff suited materials'.
Found a mirror for 6 euros:

View attachment 229384
View attachment 229385
Don't know from which car this is.

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View attachment 229387
Removed the mirror (almost falling off) and looked at that beautiful shape.

Would make for a great stem...if strong enough....
headlight?

My hands are itching to start on the buildoff. Lots of ideas!

BRE, my brother and sister-in-law are in Amsterdam and celebrated your King's Day! Orange garb and all!

 

[dropstep]

This plus some welding and chopping is the plan for class 2.

 

[Mr. Monkeyarms]

Oh SNAP! Hope you can get that original fork saved, even if it's not used on this particular build.

Agreed! It will be saved & returned to it's original location. When, hard to say. I may contact someone who takes pride in doing that kind of thing during the build. My top priority is making sure the frame is solid. Won't know what's going on there until I break the bike down in May.......

 

[LukeTheJoker]

Build Off 18 Build Up...from, the BACK40.

I got inspiration for you OJ, break out the welder again! I loved your gender swap build.
I would have commented on YouTube, but with it set to kids, all comments get turned off...

 

[idiotboy]

View attachment 229488This plus some welding and chopping is the plan for class 2.

That’s the exact chain guard I used on my blue bike a couple years ago,

 

[OddJob]

I got inspiration for you OJ, break out the welder again! I loved your gender swap build.
I would have commented on YouTube, but with it set to kids, all comments get turned off...

Thanks Luke! You actually kind of read my mind. I have a young friend at the bike shop who is in a welding class, and has already built a frame jig. I just don't know how much time he would have to collaborate on a build.... works at the shop, goes to school, trying to nurture his full-time relationship, and they just bought a house last Fall!

Hope you are well! Great to hear from you!

OJ

 

[OddJob]

That’s the exact chain guard I used on my blue bike a couple years ago,View attachment 229492

Schultzie, are you 'IN' this year? I always enjoy your builds!

 

[idiotboy]

Schultzie, are you 'IN' this year? I always enjoy your builds!

yes sir I will be in with something, not sure just what yet though, got a few choices but no vision yet, I plan to throw a frame on the stand and see what happens next