The Mantis

[Nosferatu]

I had started a few builds a couple years ago, so I decided to finish them. One was the bike hauler I built using a broken electric stapler of which I posted earlier.

I also started this one with The Beatnik Bandit. I love the BB!! I removed the middle section and added the indented side panels. I also re-designed the front and rear ends to reflect a teardrop. I used the seat and door panels from the BB. I used the engine scoops from Grandpa Munsters dragster and stuffed in a V6 . I added the headrest and exhaust pipes. Thanks to my wife naming it after a Praying Mantis we saw in the yard,.

Thanks for looking and I hope you like it.

Dave






















 

[fordf-100]

That looks great! Super body and paint work!

[Snake45]

Actually looks better than the original! Well done and model on! 

[cobraman]

Cool wild custom.

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for the comments! 

It was a fun little build. 

[espo]

Perfect name for this build. Very creative looking and great paint work. 

[spencer1984]

Very cool!

[bisc63]

Love it!

[Nosferatu]

Thanks for your nice comments!

They are much appreciated.

 

[PappyD340]

Very nice!

[Phildaupho]

Big Daddy would dig this. I just started a BNB replica so can appreciate the work you have done. Very cool.

[Bainford]

Very nice custom work. Cool style, and a perfect name. 

[John B.]

Very cool and aptly named! ?

[slusher]

nice and cool..

[ChrisR]

Cool!!

[Nosferatu]

thanks for all your kind comments.

[Koellefornia Kid]

Super nice and very creative build! Love the rear view!