SEATMad Posted March 23 Share Posted March 23 Just...Why? https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/443512308030163/?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"-2308597764862111014"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"8794231675824205692"%2C"top_level_post_id"%3A"8794231675824205692"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A8794231675824205692%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A3%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A5994918795997472153%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A501%2C\"value\"%3A4.3058909105411e-5%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A129%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"7314728741940953\"%3A3560%2C\"7661255260575553\"%3A3011%2C\"7532591126780343\"%3A3502}%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"%2C"lightning_feed_qid"%3A"-2308597970947512620"%2C"lightning_feed_ranking_signature"%3A"7609155242368158870"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"} High Jetter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEATMad Posted March 24 Share Posted March 24 The fuck is it with people and turning Mini's into trailers? i don't get it. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/975207127305445?ref=browse_tab&referral_code=marketplace_general&referral_story_type=general&tracking={"qid"%3A"-2303009497049527730"%2C"mf_story_key"%3A"24213806906402517"%2C"top_level_post_id"%3A"24213806906402517"%2C"commerce_rank_obj"%3A"{\"target_id\"%3A24213806906402517%2C\"target_type\"%3A6%2C\"primary_position\"%3A2%2C\"ranking_signature\"%3A0%2C\"commerce_channel\"%3A1000%2C\"value\"%3A0%2C\"upsell_type\"%3A129%2C\"candidate_retrieval_source_map\"%3A{\"7314728741940953\"%3A3560}%2C\"grouping_info\"%3Anull}"%2C"lightning_feed_qid"%3A"-2303009565752424836"%2C"lightning_feed_ranking_signature"%3A"2372065583779554261"%2C"ftmd_400706"%3A"111112l"} Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted March 25 Share Posted March 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted March 26 Share Posted March 26 MiniMinorMk3, bunglebus, puddlethumper and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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High Jetter Posted March 28 Share Posted March 28 6 hours ago, Muniphobia said: Yabba Dabba Don't! Rightnider 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
808 Estate Posted April 2 Share Posted April 2 Stinkwheel and bunglebus 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8 PL8 M8 Posted April 5 Share Posted April 5 Y THO goosey, bunglebus, High Jetter and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted April 6 Share Posted April 6 I think this started life as a 1955 Chevy Nomad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted April 10 Share Posted April 10 bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted April 23 Share Posted April 23 bunglebus, GR8 PL8 M8, MiniMinorMk3 and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 9 hours ago, Muniphobia said: What a helmet! bunglebus 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Been trying to find info on that thing but Google isn't turning up anything. Looking at the shape of what appears to be the front wheel, are there a pair of bicycles underneath the "helmet"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 Pieman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 1 hour ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: No more parking problems. MiniMinorMk3 and Richard_FM 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 There are barely any Edsels left even in the US, which prat decided to do that to one?! Richard_FM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard_FM Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 5 hours ago, Pieman said: There are barely any Edsels left even in the US, which prat decided to do that to one?! I imagine it was done when they were cheap as chips & before the Swedes started buying up old American cars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tayne Posted April 24 Share Posted April 24 It appears to be sone sort of anti-FEMA protest, as FEMA was created in 1979 that gives us a start date for the picture. The Caterpillar logo having a missing T might be related to California (CA), but the car is on Texas plates. Somebody who knows more about US roadsigns may be able to decifer the green highway shield. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 18 hours ago, Pieman said: There are barely any Edsels left even in the US, which prat decided to do that to one?! 13 hours ago, Richard_FM said: I imagine it was done when they were cheap as chips & before the Swedes started buying up old American cars. 11 hours ago, Tayne said: It appears to be sone sort of anti-FEMA protest, as FEMA was created in 1979 that gives us a start date for the picture. The Caterpillar logo having a missing T might be related to California (CA), but the car is on Texas plates. Somebody who knows more about US roadsigns may be able to decifer the green highway shield. A quick web search found this from 2013 when the car was sold by the builder. Quote According to the listing: This car was rescued from the crusher in the year 2003 with 30k plus miles on the odometer. It had been sitting idle since 1961. This car now operates solely as a parade and display vehicle and is not street legal in its present form. The car has been a regular entry in the Houston Art Car Parade presented by The Orange Show [the largest Art Car parade in the world] and won several trophies. It has also participated in numerous other parades including the prestigious Dallas Children’s Medical Center Christmas Parade (by invitation only) and the HEB Thanksgiving Day Parade. It has also been on television all across the United States and in car publications as far away as Germany. It consistently ranks as one of the most popular entrants in every event it is entered. Presently the car has a 351 engine from a 1979 Thunderbird with unknown mileage. The transmission is a 3 speed automatic,converted to a floor shift. The car has two 100 amp alternators and two optima red top batteries. One battery under the hood starts the car and the other is located on the front passenger floor board to power the accessories. The car is powered by a professionally installed propane system similar to that found on a forklift. The Fuel tank resides in the trunk cavity. The car has an aluminum radiator with two electric fans. Original wiring is still on the car but most of the added items were done with new wiring that augments the original wiring. The front bumpers have been re-chromed and look great, also the brake lines and wheel cylinders have been replaced. The addition of the front end loader, backhoe, and running boards were accomplished by welding steel and trailer hitch receivers on the frame of the car, thus these items are essentially plug and play. The Front end loader is made of aluminum, wood and sheet metal. It is static and does not move. The backhoe is made of wood and sheet metal. Tires are matching 15” truck tires with good tread. Windows are stiff but do roll up and down except for the passenger front window which goes up and down without the crank. The car has roof and trunk mounted yellow caution light bars. The trunk mounted seat, OEM stickers and back up alarm are authentic Caterpillar items. The backhoe controls are for looks only and do not function. Headlights wig wag and the turn signals flash in unison. The car has a stock type horn. Lights are operated by a control panel mounted at the glove box location. Included is a mannequin named Barry with a nice suit, tie and Obama mask (no teleprompter). Also, an extra propane fuel tank. The motor runs great and sounds cool. The exhaust is similar to a tractor. I have not driven the car faster than 20 miles an hour or used the third gear. Recently serviced with new belts, oil change (Mobil one filter) and rocker arm gaskets. This machine is ready to be seen by the masses and could help decide the next election…All the hard work has been done. The car shows well and is stored indoors at all times. Buyer should understand that the car requires towing to and from its parade destination and assembly. Assembly is accomplished easily by three people in about 30 minutes or less. Vehicle is sold as is where is with no warranties or guarantees written or implied. We will help coordinate delivery and instruct the new owner with set up. Delivery costs are the buyer’s responsibility. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pieman Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 Oddest thing I've seen in an art car parade was this... Take all the plastic crap off the outside and I might kinda like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bezzabsa Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 has a hint of Ecto 1 about it!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GR8 PL8 M8 Posted April 25 Share Posted April 25 On 24/04/2024 at 00:45, Muniphobia said: Frogmoor in High Wycombe, here's what it looks like now. Yes, that is three chicken shops in a row, then a kebab shop with another one opposite it, and if you swing the camera around there's a KFC behind you. Muniphobia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted Sunday at 13:17 Share Posted Sunday at 13:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniMinorMk3 Posted Sunday at 13:17 Share Posted Sunday at 13:17 sheffcortinacentre 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted Sunday at 23:19 Share Posted Sunday at 23:19 No prizes for guessing what this is based on... bunglebus, groovyboovy and MiniMinorMk3 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metal Guru Posted Monday at 02:08 Share Posted Monday at 02:08 12 hours ago, MiniMinorMk3 said: That’s possibly the ugliest car ever. MiniMinorMk3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted Monday at 10:47 Share Posted Monday at 10:47 11 hours ago, Muniphobia said: No prizes for guessing what this is based on... Looks like the Granada based one I posted a while back: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunglebus Posted Monday at 11:08 Share Posted Monday at 11:08 On 05/06/2022 at 19:22, bunglebus said: Muniphobia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muniphobia Posted Monday at 18:50 Share Posted Monday at 18:50 7 hours ago, bunglebus said: On 05/06/2022 at 19:22, bunglebus said: Expand They could at least used a Scorpio, although I'm not sure which one is worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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