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pedal firetruck for charity 12 years 11 months ago #49297
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if you look in the nbr forum,i had posted that i would like to get ahold of an old pedal car,truck,etc.
i want to bring one back to life just for the fun of it. well jim bart has one and made me a great proposal..i can have a firetruck he has,if when im done with it,i put it on ebay and give the funds to fiberglassics,i love the idea! so im in ,but does anybody know a shipping company thats cheap to get it from eastern ,pa,to west central pa(from nanticoke ,pa to indiana ,pa),for more info and pics of the firetruck look at the NBR forum,thanks john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49299
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I'll be happy to pay shipping. I'm in the middle of cleanig a shed out can email latter to work out details.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49309
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wow cat thats really nice of you,when i get it ill pay for materials and fix it up,i will put it on ebay that i will put the name of the kid thats going to get it as fire chief on it.
thanks cat! and thanks to jim for giving away his memories,and for coming up with the idea,john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49310
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..GreyHOund BUS Shipping..!! I read somewhere where a member had great / reasonable ($) shipping on a Windshield with the passenger Bus service... Just pick up the part at the bus station..
. Maybe their volume down , or not many people take luggage anymore, but was interesting comment . |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49313
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That was me that sent the windshield from Green Bay to PA. Grayhound was only $50. The biggest problem was that it got lost in Chicago somewhere. I think it took several weeks for the buyer to finally get it but it did arrive. Make sure you keep the tracking number if you go that route.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49328
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john, if you can get me the size of the ladders, i'll make them for your project, or maybe a picture would help also. free of charge. frog
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49333
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whats a firetruck without a Dalmation. i'll supply that.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49343
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Great project.
I will buy a FG calander and you can include it with the truck. Neil |
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Neil and Mary Ousnamer
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49351
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split and cal,my problem is there is no greyhound stations nearby,lol,im in the boonies.
frog i might take ya up on that offer ill see whats up when it gets here,thanks,lol. ron i already have a dog,lol. neil that sounds great,thanks john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re: a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49366
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Hey John,
Even better idea than shipping it. When I bring Todd's things to you, I can bring the fire truck. Where is it currently? Through some contacts, I'm pretty sure I can get a real fire helmet to go along with the truck. If you want to customize it, too, I can bring it along when I drop off the truck. They're fiberglass and take paint pretty well. I must say I really think its great the way the members of this site get along. Cool people with a common interest treating each other with the utmost of respect!!! |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49377
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todd thats darn nice of you,to deliver it and bring a helmet,that would be cool to make it personilized for whoever gets it,i can paint it to match the truck.
i agree todd,the folks here are the best folks i have ever known. todd the truck is in nanticoke,pa,is that close to you?john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49381
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john, nanticoke is very close to harveys lake. jim lives 20 min. from harveys.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49385
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Nanticoke's not that far from me - probably about an hour. I am very sure Jim and I can get together soon.
The fire helmet shouldn't be a problem at all. I agree a helmet, the truck and wooden ladders would make a grand package. Any kid would be very lucky to find that under the tree on Christmas morning. |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49391
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Wow, I'm off the site for a few hours and look how far this project is moving along!
Todd, where are you located? I'd be happy to meet you somewhere. AS stated I'm in Nanticoke, only 5 minutes from Rte 81, or Rte 11. When do you think you'd be heading there, so I can get together with you? |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49394
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Hi Jim,
I'm down here in Schuylkill County, just off 81. I was thinking about spending some time with the Mrs and doing a road trip up towards your way. We could meet where ever you like. You're only about an hour north of me so its really no problem coming up your way. Whatever suits you is good with me. |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49403
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Hey Jim and John,
Just got the call. We have a fire helmet. Very cool!!! Now a hose, we need a hose with a brass nozzle. Let me see what I can do on that! |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49405
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todd thats fantastic ,you sure dont let the grass grow under your feet,lol.
and yeah i thought of a hose for it,i think i can use a rv hose that curls up,i also have some nice white upholstery,the striping and lettering will be gold. i can make it that the hose will work,and i have found some stuff on ebay,like the redlight made just for pedal car firetrucks,and the bell.john p.s. when you meet up with jim take pics. |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49406
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No worries!!! Consider the pics on the way. I'm hoping the Mrs and I can hop up there tomorrow and get that for you. I am hoping/planning to come your way possibly Thursday of next week. Is that good for you?
On Sunday its off to CT to pick up the Corsair with my nephew. We're pretty excited about that trip. Its only 4 hours each way so it'll be an easy trip. |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49408
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todd that sounds good for me,thanks for everything your doing,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49464
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by the way todd,if you need anything done,like painting something,bring it with you,no charge,you are doing alot for us and fiberglassics,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49467
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Todd wrote:
...just lookin to finalize some plans with todd, as far as where to meet and when... |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49469
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This shows the generosity and spirt of the members of FG! In keeping with that spirit, any proceeds forwarded to FG will be donated to heifer.org which combats world hunger.
Heifer International www.heifer.org is a non-profit that has been reviewed by Consumer Reports as one of the most efficient of organizations. The funds go to the purchase of livestock, chickens for eggs, goats for milk, cattle, etc. and education so that communities can get a foothold and gain headway out of hunger and poverty. Check them out, they also make great Christmas gifts to family members! Ken Admin |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49471
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sounds good ken,and its darn nice of you.
i just hope i can do it well enough to bring alot to this charity,john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49472
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by the way i want to thank catfink"ken",since he is buying some of the stuff for on the truck,thanks ken.
also thanks to jim and todd and frog. and ken,jim and frog my offer to work on something you want dones stand for you guys too,john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49621
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Hey John, (bell rings) parts on the way. Let the magic begin
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 11 months ago #49669
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cat my offer aplies to you too,and thank you,john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50271
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well the bell and flashing light came today,thank you so much cat,they are really cool,on top of the bell is a firemans helmet.
todd is going to come here tommorrow with the firetruck and a firemans helmet that will go on ebay with the fire truck,and also an fg calendar from neil,thank you guys. jim i thank you for the fire truck,i just hope i can do it justice. frog if you still want to do the ladders ill send you the size of them when i get the truck.thank you. and of course thank you ken for giving the profits to a worthy charity,i hope our efforts raise alot for it. 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50282
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yes sir john , i want to do them for you. just send me a scetch of how you want them, and messurements. and the finish that you want on them, i'll do my best. frog
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50291
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Hi John, if you can use a brass fire nozzle let me know and I will send it off. The tall one is about 12". Thanks.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50302
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thanks frog i will send it as soon as i can,this very nice of you.
shipster ,thank you,does any of the small ones fit on a regular water hose?the bottom /middle one looks cool,its small. i am going to put a hose fittings on it,so that it really works,i already have a spiral white hose for it,thanks john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
pedal car for charity progress 12 years 10 months ago #50566
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i got the fire truck for the charity tuesday thanks to todd bringing it to me,it looks like it was a well played with toy,lol,but thats what toys are for,ill bet you had a blast with it jim.
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:pedal car for charity progress 12 years 10 months ago #50612
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John, to be honest, I dont really remember pedaling around in it! I remember standing on the back step and pushing my little brother on two wheels into walls and stuff. By todays safety standards, prolly need some wheelie bars under the step to keep the front end down when somebody steps there.
I think the dents came from being hit by the radio flyer wagon. I gotta get over to my folks' and see if there are any vintage pix. of me or my brothers behind the wheel. |
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Re:pedal car for charity progress 12 years 10 months ago #50618
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Nice project! Did you happen to get closeups and measurments of the decals before you started sanding?
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Some people are like slinkies... Not much good for anything, but they sure are fun to push down the stairs.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50619
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lol,jim that would be cool,to see you guys playing with the firetruck.
shipster is sending a hose nozzle,thanks shipster. i just came in from working on it,i fiberglassed some wood to the inside of the sides,to keep the dents from popping back in,and to have something to mount the upholstery to. i want to make this a special toy for a kid.john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50641
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John,
I didn't see, do you need ladders for it? I have plenty of Oak I can make a set if you let me know what length and width you need buddy. Bob |
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50653
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You got your work cut out for ya John, looks like it's been rolled a couple times. Jim, were you guys regulars at the ER? LOL They do push much faster than they pedal. Corners are tricky with the front wheels of the ground. I was pushin' a friend in his dump truck, he pulled the dump lever and it took off my thumb nail.
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Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50662
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hi doug,yeah i did,and you can buy them online,the problem is that there are many of these out there,and they are not bringing alot of money,so im going to make this one special with gold stripeing and lettering,i would like it to be more personal,like putting on it whatever the winner wants(a kids name as firechief,or a logo of a towns fire company,etc),its also going to be upholstered and have a real working firehose,bell and light.
bob thank you very much but frog beat you to it,i keep forgetting to get him the measurements,i will do that today. lol yep cat,i think jim and his brother were evil kneivel,lol.john |
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:a great idea from jim bart 12 years 10 months ago #50670
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frog,here are pics of ladders,i will get measurements today,thanks john
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:pedal firetruck for charity 12 years 10 months ago #50692
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frog i need the leangth to be about 20 inches,and 4 inches in between,i know that sounds small,but thats all that will fit,thanks frog.
i sandblasted all the crevices that i wouldnt be able to reach with sand paper,i would have done it all but my sand blaster is crap,lol. i got alot of the dents out,and next is a little filler,it shouldnt take much now.john 
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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“ ---Mark Twain |
Re:pedal firetruck for charity 12 years 10 months ago #50697
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Looking great, John...
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