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I spent a little time on my lunch break today at work doing a swirl pattern in the bed liner with a metal brush and the drill press. Also drilled a few speed holes in the rear wheel c-channel section.

This evening I hit the seat bottom and bed liner with metal polish to clean it up quite a bit, then attached the seat bottom to the bed liner with aluminum solid rivets and clear coated the rear wheel stuff. Looking good.

I guesstimate this whole thing has cost me maybe $30 in materials cost, if that. Mostly stuff I had laying around though or found and threw in the steam punk bin.
 

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@GuitarlCarl
It would be really cool if you could save a placeholder next to each pic for us to describe a bit about the process, or better yet, room for like 3-4 pics for different angles or 'step by step' type photos to get the gist of the builds; since there is no way to go to a 'Build thread' for each individual build.
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If you think that's something possible to do you are welcome to do it. As you have the same posting privileges as I do. I was going to cut and paste a voting thread with the list of finalists and pictures of their builds in same order following... I don't see how I can save a spot for anyone else to post stuff in...

Carl.
 
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GuitarlCarl said:
Great shots, do you have a final picture ready?

Carl.
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Can we have 2 photos? I feel like I need a front and back view.


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Maybe @Rat Rod could give us some advice on how best to set up a Finished / Voting Thread for this challenge? I was just brainstorming @GuitarlCarl , trying to 'flesh out' the idea of another thread for this challenge.

At the very least, I like Ed's idea of 2 final pics. That way the viewer will at least get a better idea of the overall look of the finished build.

In that case, here is my second Final pic submission....
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Falstaff said:
Yea, I borrowed the idea...fanboy style.
Unfortunately, I won't finish any time soon. The drive line still alludes me.
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It alluded me, as well. I ended up cutting this thing up in frustration. If you can make it work, you'll have one on me.
 
I riveted the seat in place. This is the down position when it hangs upright from the wall. Just one part left to do and we're done.
 

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I'm pretty sure I can put together a voting thread. It's just a list of the finalists in poll fashion, followed by a row of pictures ONE for each finalist. Why should it be any different from every other voting thread here? The obvious link to your build is a moot point. We're all in this together. Many folks don't bother to go to the links anyway, it's all about that final picture.

Carl.
 
GuitarlCarl said:
I'm pretty sure I can put together a voting thread. It's just a list of the finalists in poll fashion, followed by a row of pictures ONE for each finalist. Why should it be any different from every other voting thread here? The obvious link to your build is a moot point. We're all in this together. Many folks don't bother to go to the links anyway, it's all about that final picture.

Carl.
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I beg to differ, these contraptions are more complicated than a symmetrical bicycle. There are distinctive differences in frontal and rear views. They deserve at least two shots.
But whatever Carl, you started and set this up.


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Finished up with all of the work on it. The last portion was getting the tow assembly for her other wagon welded and painted. Just need to add a sticker or two for her and I'll take some final pictures in daylight and post them.
 

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Well if ya'all need two pics to display your goods, who am I to argue? Let's see if ya'all can post a pair of pictures like KJV did. I'll figure it all out...

Guitarl
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FINISHED Wagonator:
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The smaller white wagon is from a previous build two years ago and being towed, I hope that doesn't count against me though. :grin:
 
Well I had sent my wagon entry to the “J & A Garage Custom Ratrod Wagons Buildoff” competition. I guess the contest is a bust. The organizer in charge has been arrested. So much for getting published.


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MazdaFlyer said:
Well I had sent my wagon entry to the “J & A Garage Custom Ratrod Wagons Buildoff” competition. I guess the contest is a bust. The organizer in charge has been arrested. So much for getting published.


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Took a ride in the Paddy Wagon.:giggle:
 
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