My fave was this one of you with your daughter. 
The Shelby wasnt in that one; so therefore: didnt submit the vote.
The Shelby wasnt in that one; so therefore: didnt submit the vote.
'53 Bel Airflow Shelby: The 7th Annual OddJob Awards! Pg 22!
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You are right KJV, there is no '53 model in that photo. She's a '51. 
Nice, I have a question. Sorry if I missed an answer somewhere in your build. But where is the chain guard from and is it hiding other gears on the rear wheel. I see the control on the right grip. Thank you
The chain guard was custom made by me using a wood 'buck' (form) that I wrapped fiberglass cloth and resin over, released it from the buck, added Bondo and wood filler, smoothed painted, added adhesive auto chrome vinyl trim around the 'panel' and mounted it to be flush with the fender. If you look at the chain guard, that silver thing sticking out from the rear hub is the Internal 3 speed shifter part connected to the grip shift on the handlebar.
Thanks for chiming in! Where in 'sconnie are you? I'm in Twin Cities, but have a place in Webb Lake, WI.
#10… with a side of #1 
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I have been having some issues focusing. No, not those issues.
Those will be with me forever.
My phone camera isn't really pulling in the best photos. So I got out my old iPad that I use strictly for holding all my lyric and chord charts for our band. So here are a few that I just shot today. Beautiful, Fall like day in the north country.
PhoTo oN~!
Those will be with me forever.
My phone camera isn't really pulling in the best photos. So I got out my old iPad that I use strictly for holding all my lyric and chord charts for our band. So here are a few that I just shot today. Beautiful, Fall like day in the north country.
PhoTo oN~!
I really like the way this build could be followed from concept with the opening photo to completion. Watching the concept being developed, seeing how details are achieved to further the interpretation of the concept is very interesting. That said the family tie to three generations in the whole narrative is the true highlight for me. Well done.
Thanks Kevin! Thematic builds always hold the greatest meaning to me, they come from a place that holds on to those memories of the past, a nostalgic part of our being that transcends time and space. I appreciate your words!
Page 2 slacker status for OJ in August! ? ! (said no one, ever) 
Been a busy week or so here in the north country, music gigs, family stuff, and getting ready for another season of driving bus for the local school district. I also want to squeeze in a ride video for my Finished Thread before I post it.
Had a wild hair on Tuesday afternoon. We had thought about having our family gathering at a local axe throwing and lumberjack sports bar. But found out that it was only open Thurs - Sun. And our family thing was on Tuesday. So, I thought, "Why not take the axe throwing to the family, instead ?"
I hopped on Amazon, and sure enough, they had 'same day' delivery for Prime members! My Smith & Wessen pack of three throwing axes should arrive between 5 pm and 10 pm that very same night! Alas, it was not meant to be. Shipping was 'delayed' ( I'm betting the delivery guy had them in his truck and decided to knock off early for the night...) and I didn't get them till the next morning on Wed.
As soon as I got home last night, after my 4 hour round trip to take Mom home and then a couple hours at the bus garage doing a dry run for my bus routes, I opened up the bag and headed out to my already 'built not bought' pallet target I had made on Tues afternoon.
It's set up right next to the BACK40 bike shed, and uses some left over reclaimed wood from my shed build, as the target.
When you build these, you want to run your boards so the grain runs vertically, up and down rather than across. That way the thin blades that are sharp on three sides will slice in when they strike the target. The end of the handle is also pointed and sharp, just below the built in bottle opener. So, yeah.
We will have to wait for the family to enjoy this at a later date. But boy, did I have fun for about an hour last night!
Been a busy week or so here in the north country, music gigs, family stuff, and getting ready for another season of driving bus for the local school district. I also want to squeeze in a ride video for my Finished Thread before I post it.
Had a wild hair on Tuesday afternoon. We had thought about having our family gathering at a local axe throwing and lumberjack sports bar. But found out that it was only open Thurs - Sun. And our family thing was on Tuesday. So, I thought, "Why not take the axe throwing to the family, instead ?"
I hopped on Amazon, and sure enough, they had 'same day' delivery for Prime members! My Smith & Wessen pack of three throwing axes should arrive between 5 pm and 10 pm that very same night! Alas, it was not meant to be. Shipping was 'delayed' ( I'm betting the delivery guy had them in his truck and decided to knock off early for the night...) and I didn't get them till the next morning on Wed.
As soon as I got home last night, after my 4 hour round trip to take Mom home and then a couple hours at the bus garage doing a dry run for my bus routes, I opened up the bag and headed out to my already 'built not bought' pallet target I had made on Tues afternoon.
It's set up right next to the BACK40 bike shed, and uses some left over reclaimed wood from my shed build, as the target.
When you build these, you want to run your boards so the grain runs vertically, up and down rather than across. That way the thin blades that are sharp on three sides will slice in when they strike the target. The end of the handle is also pointed and sharp, just below the built in bottle opener. So, yeah.
We will have to wait for the family to enjoy this at a later date. But boy, did I have fun for about an hour last night!
Throwing axe with built-in bottle opener; Good Times !
Did Everyone
Participate in the axe throwing?
Did Everyone
Participate in the axe throwing?
Nice axes! Good thinking getting in some practice before the next gathering! 
Those would be pretty cool for home defense too!! (along with my S&W pew pew).
(along with my S&W pew pew).
I keep this Vietnam tomahawk handy.Those would be pretty cool for home defense too!!
We have a cloudy day here and a few minutes to spare, so I got my wife to act as cinematographer and shoot a short ride video of me on our newly paved street and the '53 Bel Airflow Shelby. Smoooooooth....
Let me know if you are able to view this. First time I have tried doing a video upload with out using Youtube.
RaT oN~!
Let me know if you are able to view this. First time I have tried doing a video upload with out using Youtube.
RaT oN~!
Smooth rolling ride!
I can see the video fine.
I can see the video fine.
