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clownpuncher
03-24-2007, 06:26 AM
Sorry for the pic sizes.
There are several parades that we participate in with our 1932 Ford Fire Engine. For this years Palm Desert Golf Cart Parade we wanted to do something new. After a little searching, I bought a POS golf cart from a local dealer. I paid $100.00 for a non-running pile-o-crap. They shoulda paid me to take it away, but, we needed it now. For those that may not know, a tiller truck is the one that has the fireman steering on the back.
This is after we cut the front end off. All I wanted was the front end for it's axle and steering assembly and the seat.
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2195.jpg
And after a little sawzall fun
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2197.jpg
A little cleaning here and there
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2214.jpg
Time to start cutting onm the 1 1/2" square
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2200.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2223.jpg
A little welding
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2210.jpg
Came up with this framework
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2227.jpg
Add the body panels
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2234.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2229.jpg
and ladder
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2232.jpg

clownpuncher
03-24-2007, 06:26 AM
We ended up with something like this....
Staging
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2253.jpg
Parade route
My buddy, a great bagpiper, provided traditional fire music for the crowd
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2245.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2251.jpg
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2250.jpg
Our fire crew for the day. The kids loved it
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_22541.jpg
After the day was done, time to put Old Glory to rest for the night
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_2266.jpg
It's been a long day, lets get another beer :D
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_22701.jpg

73kona455
03-24-2007, 06:35 AM
you did an awesome job.. :)

phebus
03-24-2007, 06:36 AM
That's awesome. Great job, must be a blast to take it out and show it.

blackcloud75
03-24-2007, 06:36 AM
That is freakin' bitchin'!!!!!!!!!!!!
Congrats on the project!!!!

clownpuncher
03-24-2007, 06:39 AM
Thanks a lot. Funny thing is, my buddy came up with the idea on Tuesday and the parade was on the next Sunday morning. Talk about scrambling.
It's a ton of fun. People freak when they see the back end swing around. Complete with lights and siren too:D
I'm just and OFG with the mind of a kid:D

BajaMike
03-24-2007, 06:41 AM
Great job!!!

4day!!
03-24-2007, 07:19 AM
That is sweet!! I see you have a grinder on the front, very nice...

hoolign
03-24-2007, 08:09 AM
That's cool! Nice job!

HatenWinter
03-24-2007, 08:12 AM
That's great!!! Nice job.

little rowe boat
03-24-2007, 08:22 AM
Very cool.

Aqua Boogie1
03-24-2007, 10:05 AM
That turned out great!!!!:D

SHOTKALLIN
03-24-2007, 10:11 AM
you could sell that on ebay for alot of coin:D

Tequila-John
03-24-2007, 10:15 AM
Nice Job.

Jyruiz
03-24-2007, 10:22 AM
That is awesome, very nice job.

Debbolas
03-24-2007, 11:33 AM
http://www.***boat.com/image_center/data/500/IMG_22701.jpg
Roland, which one are you?
Deb

Indian Hok'te
03-24-2007, 12:17 PM
that is sweet!!!!!!

CBadDad
03-24-2007, 12:40 PM
Way too cool!