Marty's 1955 Skateboard

[TheDoctor]

Just watching BTTF and started wondering if anyone ever thought about making Marty's 1955 skateboard. It seems like it would be a pretty easy build.

 

[TheDoctor]

 

[PHArchivist]

Build it yourself. Report back when complete!

 

[Wocka]

i like the idea, and have planned on taking a crack at this in the near future (after i get done with the ones I am currently working on), how did it go for you? or did you even try to make one?

 

[TheDoctor]

I'm still working on it. The wheels are pretty tough to match. The top board piece is pretty easy.

I'm not sure what the piece that's making the spark on the back is.

I DID do a completely non-screen accurate one for my brother for Halloween, which turned out okay.

Here was the situation: my nrother said he's going as 1985 Marty for Halloween. I immediately set out looking for all the proper components (same jeans, same Walkman, etc.).

Me: I've been doing some research and I think you can pull this off for around $250 if we take some time and do this carefully.
Him: I spent $8 at Goodwill this afternoon.

I gotta admit, it looked pretty good....

 

[CTF]

It did? Because the photos don't show it (that's my way of saying you should post pictures).

 

[slave1pilot]

I'm still working on it. The wheels are pretty tough to match.

Not really.
they look to be Vintage Metal roller skates by Globe Skate Corp

here's a set on Ebay BIN ten bucks

Vintage Globe Metal Adjustable Roller Skates in Box - eBay (item 380296650425 end time Jan-05-11 16:46:33 PST)

 

[TheDoctor]

It did? Because the photos don't show it (that's my way of saying you should post pictures).

Yeah, I know, I know... pics or it didn't happen.
When I get it back, I'll take pics of the skateboard, but I don't have any pics of him. =(

 

[TheDoctor]

It did? Because the photos don't show it (that's my way of saying you should post pictures).

Not really.
they look to be Vintage Metal roller skates by Globe Skate Corp
Vintage Globe Metal Adjustable Roller Skates in Box - eBay (item 380296650425 end time Jan-05-11 16:46:33 PST)

WOW! Those are PERFECT!!!

 

[emeraldnite]

Lol, I was just about to start a thread about this, but lo and behold, this site continues to surprise me! Any updates on this?

 

[Taggart]

I second that post^^

 

[xdjbx87]

Just watching BTTF and started wondering if anyone ever thought about making Marty's 1955 skateboard. It seems like it would be a pretty easy build.

you or anyone else ever get around to actually doing this?

 

[xdjbx87]

its almost been a year, figured i'd ask again lol

you or anyone else ever get around to actually doing this?