i was thinking........
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i was thinking........
I remeber at mike's bbq, someone said that we need to do something to get FTE and our chapter name out there. here is what i have been thinking since then......
how about if we build a truck for shows, dont have to be a top notch winner. just something for people to see and admire.
as for paint i was thinking a collage of our chapter members trucks pasted onto the show truck and have it clear coated.
just something ive been thinking about,,
what do all you other members think???
what does our chapter leader think????
worse thing is everyone could hate it............... hopefully not.
like i said just something ive been thinking about.
how about if we build a truck for shows, dont have to be a top notch winner. just something for people to see and admire.
as for paint i was thinking a collage of our chapter members trucks pasted onto the show truck and have it clear coated.
just something ive been thinking about,,
what do all you other members think???
what does our chapter leader think????
worse thing is everyone could hate it............... hopefully not.
like i said just something ive been thinking about.
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It's a good thought, once Thumper is done...heck, maybe even sell Thumper off after we've run it some, and put the funds towards something else.
Or just donate al the proceeds to me so I could finish my '36...I promise to put "FTE" in my license plate numbers
Or just donate al the proceeds to me so I could finish my '36...I promise to put "FTE" in my license plate numbers
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Originally Posted by 3Mike6
Or just donate al the proceeds to me so I could finish my '36...I promise to put "FTE" in my license plate numbers
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LONG LIVE THUMPEROO!!!!!!
Where ever she resides, she will live in the hearts of all of us who had anything to do with her. It has been a great project and I think that WillyB deserves a round of applause. And Mike and Dan, and all the others who have devoted so much to the catalyst of our cool chapter, Hip hip hooray!
Where ever she resides, she will live in the hearts of all of us who had anything to do with her. It has been a great project and I think that WillyB deserves a round of applause. And Mike and Dan, and all the others who have devoted so much to the catalyst of our cool chapter, Hip hip hooray!
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Mike mentioned in another thread about a national/local event in August of doing something for charity. I am wondering if we could something like that (after thumperoo).
As for thumperoo, I am compiling all the information given to me via posts and emails and hopefully we can "get 'er done" in the Spring.
As for thumperoo, I am compiling all the information given to me via posts and emails and hopefully we can "get 'er done" in the Spring.
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Originally Posted by fastmover
. . . . . a national/local event in August of doing something for charity. I am wondering if we could something like that (after thumperoo).
As for thumperoo, . . . . . . hopefully we can "get 'er done" in the Spring.
As for thumperoo, . . . . . . hopefully we can "get 'er done" in the Spring.
I also don't see why thumper can not be the draw we planned it to be - why do we need a different truck?
Also again, why do we have to wait for spring to work on thumper again?
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Originally Posted by WillyB
I am not interested in any pseudo charity event - they all seem to be just an excuse for people to do what they want and not about the charity.
I also don't see why thumper can not be the draw we planned it to be - why do we need a different truck?
Also again, why do we have to wait for spring to work on thumper again?
I also don't see why thumper can not be the draw we planned it to be - why do we need a different truck?
Also again, why do we have to wait for spring to work on thumper again?
You have some great questions and points. I agree we don't want to do half-baked job on a charity event. If we do one, we should really support the charity. As for Thumperoo being the main draw... I am all for that that too. My point agrees with many others' that we should get Thumperoo done first before attempting anything else.
As for when we finish "Thumperoo" I hope we can get it done by the spring, not start working on it in the Spring. Heck, if we can get it done earlier, I think we all would be happy. I should have been clearer about what I meant. "Hopefully get 'er done in the spring." should have read "hopefully get 'er done BY spring."
Last edited by fastmover; Nov 18, 2007 at 02:36 AM.
Lots o' mud in the Spring... 
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OK, so do you guys think we can squeeze at least one work weekend on Thumperoo before Christmas? It might be a great way to spend a little holiday cheer with each other and move Thumperoo forwards a step or two.
I'm busy in the build on our '67 Camaro (lots of custom work this time) but, I'd be willing to spend a day or two on a weekend early December if the TEAM has the time.
BTW- Anyone that likes FORD trucks can join the TEAM I'm told. Hint, Hint !!!!
I'm busy in the build on our '67 Camaro (lots of custom work this time) but, I'd be willing to spend a day or two on a weekend early December if the TEAM has the time.
BTW- Anyone that likes FORD trucks can join the TEAM I'm told. Hint, Hint !!!!
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Originally Posted by Mecinoid
OK, so do you guys think we can squeeze at least one work weekend on Thumperoo before Christmas? It might be a great way to spend a little holiday cheer with each other and move Thumperoo forwards a step or two.
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How about finding an wide axle and building a tow dolly that would work on the bigger trucks?
When I was a kid the local wrecking yard had one that was real narrow, and had a mast with a hand crank winch on it. You would lift the front of the vehicle with the winch, and secure it to the mast using chain. The rig kind of looked and worked like the cradle the wreckers use today.
When I was a kid the local wrecking yard had one that was real narrow, and had a mast with a hand crank winch on it. You would lift the front of the vehicle with the winch, and secure it to the mast using chain. The rig kind of looked and worked like the cradle the wreckers use today.