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Thanks everyone !
Been a little hectic and haven't had much tinker time since ....
Hopefully next week I can make up for lost time.... I'm Jonesin to get
back in the garage :113:
5/9/15
Quick back story :)
The reason and inspiration for my build.....
Back in the mid 50's my Grandfather opened a small local grocery store here in Chicopee ( a third location of 4 )
Ray's Supermarket on Grattan St. in the Aldenville section of town ( which closed in 1972 )
And...
5/7/15
Feelin it yet ? :39:
( there is more to the back story and my inspiration... Follow along kids :showingbiceps: )
Who can afford the real thing anymore ?.... PLUS. What fun is shelling over tons of cash ? When you can build your own rendition.. Total...
5/7/15
Today I had the day off so I got started.... Lots and lots of head scratching as usual... Spent a few hours in the garage playing it out in my head and mock up..
Made lots of sparks ( always a good day when there is sparks :crazy: )
Some more skeletons I'll be using...
Trim...
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Today I was finally able to get started on my build.
I am officially jumping in the ring for my 3rd year in a row...
This is the frame that I am starting off with.
It is the remnants left behind after stripping it to build 3 other rats... Still some life left in it...
So here goes...
Here are the pics of the side trip score.... My uncle had a black and white Fire Arrow as a kid.... He told me ages ago to keep my eyes out for one.... This one needs parts , and it has been Uglified with house paint.... SO a color change wouldn't be a bad thing.... I think I will surprise him...
Had a great time . I bought 2 ratty headlights and a ratty seat .
On a side trip on the way home I bought a red and white Columbia Fire Arrow in Connecticut .
Beautiful weather for sure :banana:
Thanks guys ! :)
Believe it or not.... This was taken on a bike ride down a snowmobile trail through the woods. This was a scrap wood pile in the middle of nowhere
Fun ride!
No trailer queen here :thumbsup: