rtfbg 744 #301 Posted June 10, 2016 So there is a steady stream oif customers in the shop, most wanting $200 worth of welding done for $20. Everyone asks about the trailer, since it's hoging about half the floor space. The welder told this one guy .."he said a trailer, so I figured a lawn cart, you know, like for a lawn tractor ... but no, turns out, he wants a friggen TROLLEY"!! We all about peed laughing, so thats now the official name of this, The Trolley!! No pic today, but I stayed late and got the rest of the roof supports clamped up, ready for the mad tig man in the morning. I did make my motel reservations, so I'm fairly optomistic I'll be heading north. Still have to mount this thing, so the welding isn't over just yet!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #303 Posted June 13, 2016 WAY TO GO PENS!!! HOIST THE MUG!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #304 Posted June 21, 2016 Well, the Beast and the Trolley are loaded, and the trailer ain't to happy about it!! Oh well, now if my 435,000 mile V6 F150 can make the run we'll be good. Time SSSN and hit the road!!! How does the Trolley get on the ground and put together??? Well, for a $5 donation to the WHCC you can pull up a chair and watch!!! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 720 #305 Posted June 21, 2016 Drive safe and please share some pics from the show.... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zeek 2,284 #306 Posted June 21, 2016 YEEAAA SEE YOU THERE !!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #307 Posted June 21, 2016 Go get em Bob, you did it. Glenn Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dells68 7,494 #308 Posted June 21, 2016 And I was worried about packing in my trailer! Nice packing job!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,511 #309 Posted June 21, 2016 Looks a bit like a Mayflower Moving truck, seems they always have a few items strapped to the back. Looking forward to seeing them both, drive safe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #310 Posted June 22, 2016 YIPPEE!!! I made it!! Got through DC last night, even at 0330 it was a zoo!! At the motel in Gettysburg a few hours ago, took a nap, now bored waiting til the morning!!! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #311 Posted June 22, 2016 (edited) I should be in area around 3:3o started a thread to see about gathering for dinner Edited June 22, 2016 by Aldon Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #312 Posted June 22, 2016 NWS says tomorrow will be a wash out, so probably just park trailer there and go back to the motel, FRI SAT look excellent!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldredrider 2,547 #313 Posted June 22, 2016 Even if it's raining...the show must go on! Barns are full of good deals. Bet you don't leave after getting there! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #314 Posted June 22, 2016 2 hours ago, oldredrider said: Even if it's raining...the show must go on! Barns are full of good deals. Bet you don't leave after getting there! Yea, I hear ya, but the Beast and the Trolley are RAIN FREE and their gonna stay that way!! LOL 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thor27 720 #315 Posted June 28, 2016 I hope you got them unloaded? That's my subtle way of asking you for some picture proof! I want to see that combination! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #316 Posted July 2, 2016 These pics are on the show pic pages but wanted to add them here in case anyone missed them. Some folks asked why a three axle trailer?? Well, this boat, "Dog Meat" was a jewel I built in 1988 while in CA ... the 3 axle trailer with chrome fenders was a major part of her looks. I guess it had a special spot in my heart!! 8 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #317 Posted July 2, 2016 (edited) This is a follow up to a chat comment .... when this boat was built, the guy who installed the teak swim platform on the transom, drilled through into the fuel tank splitter valve. On our maiden voyage, when we turned the selector valve to the second tank, it opened the "hole" and caused the engine area to flood with gas!! We had to paddle a brand new boat to the dock!! Edited July 2, 2016 by gulftane 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #318 Posted July 2, 2016 On 6/27/2016 at 11:35 PM, Thor27 said: I hope you got them unloaded? That's my subtle way of asking you for some picture proof! I want to see that combination! here you go!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #319 Posted July 2, 2016 Heres one of my brothers boats. just had it hauled out the other day. sad to see it go. I had a boat....NEVER AGAIN LOL. I like the wheel horse better. Glenn 7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #320 Posted July 3, 2016 Very nice. You know the old saying, the two happiest days in a boat owners life, the day he buys it and the day he sells it!!! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JERSEYHAWG / Glenn 4,487 #321 Posted July 3, 2016 3 hours ago, gulftane said: Very nice. You know the old saying, the two happiest days in a boat owners life, the day he buys it and the day he sells it!!! Trust me, selling it beat the buying it on the happiest scale of 1 to 10. Without a doubt. Glenn 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
whtractors24 2,898 #322 Posted July 8, 2016 On 6/20/2016 at 8:17 PM, gulftane said: Well, the Beast and the Trolley are loaded, and the trailer ain't to happy about it!! Oh well, now if my 435,000 mile V6 F150 can make the run we'll be good. Time SSSN and hit the road!!! How does the Trolley get on the ground and put together??? Well, for a $5 donation to the WHCC you can pull up a chair and watch!!! still want to see a video of this coming off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rtfbg 744 #323 Posted February 5, 2017 (edited) Hey Horse guys .... Sorry I haven't been around lately. Having gut issues, still not resolved but they are working on it. Lost over 40LBS in the last 3 months, would be great if it was MY idea!! Anyway, been doing a lot of thinking while I am layin here. Decided to shelf the B-145 project for now. The BEAST is really just stock, so she isn't REALLY a beast. So ..... I have decided that the next project should be actually making it a REAL beast!!! Probably going to have to do some serious re-design of the front end, and engineer new cooling and charging systems, but hey ... it's only ... well ...yea, it's only!!! This is a 1934 Ford, factory stock is 85 HP, so that should help the Beast be more Beastly!!! Will keep you posted, but be patient, can't start til I feel a little better!!! Edited February 5, 2017 by gulftane 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Aldon 4,826 #324 Posted February 5, 2017 85 hp should liven things up for sure! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smoreau 658 #325 Posted February 5, 2017 I was thinking of a turbo charged diesel would be a nice fit for the beast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites