BO15 Reborn from the Ashes

[450redrider]

Began this project in Build off 11 and finished shortly after it was over. Loved the way it turned out but it was in my garage when we had a house fire. Decided that now is the time to bring it back and rebuild it. It is a 1943 Cycletruck that I had bought at the Pate swapmeet. Gonna go back with Navy theme again but this time a little different.

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[RustyGold]

I'm sure there was a lot more important stuff lost during your fire...but, its a shame what happened to the CT. Good luck

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Wow, wasn't around for that one. Sad to hear that incarnation didn't survive. Love the panel graphics! Are there plans for something similar in the rebuild?

 

[450redrider]

I'm sure there was a lot more important stuff lost during your fire...but, its a shame what happened to the CT. Good luck [emoji106]

We lost a lot, but also rebuilt stronger then before.. It is, I think I only had it done for about 6 months or so. Thank you

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[450redrider]

Wow, wasn't around for that one. Sad to hear that incarnation didn't survive. Love the panel graphics! Are there plans for something similar in the rebuild?

Gonna be very similar except the Navy crest will be different this time with more color and 3d

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[OddJob]

Great to see you building again! Glad to hear you came back strong from the fire. Looking forward to the return of the Navy .... anchors aweigh !

 

[450redrider]

Wheels are done, Grandpa's old foot locker is gonna make a nice replacement for the basket.

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[kingfish254]

Great rebirth story. That locker is gonna be very cool up front.

 

[OddJob]

Diggin' the light too.

 

[The Renaissance Man]

Cycle trucks are cool. Looking forward to seeing this one rise up from the ashes!

 

[pebblewurm]

good use for a battle lantern!

 

[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

I'm sure there was a lot more important stuff lost during your fire...but, its a shame what happened to the CT. Good luck

I see you live in Derby Kansas! That’s where my parents live and I’m currently in Wichita. Small world!

 

[450redrider]

I see you live in Derby Kansas! That’s where my parents live and I’m currently in Wichita. Small world!

Haven't updated it but live in Haysville now. Have you heard of the Coasters Bicycle Club?

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[450redrider]

Thanks guys, not much progress yet just been seeking info from family about what all ships were served on. So that I can find decals for the locker ( hopefully have enough room)

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[Shrunken_Head_Pedaler]

Haven't updated it but live in Haysville now. Have you heard of the Coasters Bicycle Club?

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Sounds familiar. I would only know if I have seen the club out at Autorama or other car shows.

 

[tanksalot]

Sorry that happened good luck with your rebuild.

 

[Wildcat]

I remember many hours maintaining those battle lanterns. My division had about 12 of them that had to be good all the time. Other divisions would steal them and swap in their bad ones. I would roam the ship until I found mine, then get their chief involved. I would remove the cover to show the ID as mine.
On yours, I would take the face cover off and dispose of the 6 volt battery. Then replace that with LEDs or a different type of battery. That's what causes them to go bad, the corrosion from the lantern batteries.
It'll look great on that bike!

 

[MattiThundrrr]

Like the personal input, Wildcat. Sounds like you just became the RatRod Bikes battle lamp expert

 

[10~18 Kustoms]

That was such a great Cycle Truck. Can't wait to see you work your magic again!

 

[sdframe]

This will be fun!