Brake Pad Posted November 16, 2008 Share #1 Posted November 16, 2008 I'm building the sleigh, onto of my Matrix Cargo Trailer, for the 21st annual Ft. Lauderdale "Toys for Tots" ride This just the frame & Skin. I'm rapping it in plastic, to protect it form rain, Then covering it over with Fabric, Bows & Garland. I'm also installing skies (Runnins) after I check the height off the bike. and battery opt. lights Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted November 16, 2008 Share #2 Posted November 16, 2008 Great Idea, now you will need to paint you bike Red also. I just got home from the Reat Teddy bear run in Sarasotta. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 16, 2008 Author Share #3 Posted November 16, 2008 I'm drapping it with Garland, and wearing antlars, like this:rudolf: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted November 16, 2008 Share #4 Posted November 16, 2008 Dont forget pics when id the ride I kinda wish they were after thanksgiving. seems liek we go from holloween to christmass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenw Posted November 17, 2008 Share #5 Posted November 17, 2008 The kids are really going to get a kick out of seeing that. Great job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetnothing Posted November 17, 2008 Share #6 Posted November 17, 2008 Great Job!!! Please post pics when you get it all done!! And Thanks for what you do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BigDog Posted November 19, 2008 Share #7 Posted November 19, 2008 I'm drapping it with Garland, and wearing antlars, like this:rudolf: Dont forget your shoes, Mike!!!! http://www.costumeholidayhouse.com/Costume/Accessories/8529-4w.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 19, 2008 Author Share #8 Posted November 19, 2008 Your sending them buy mail right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share #9 Posted November 28, 2008 started the fabric work today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted November 28, 2008 Share #10 Posted November 28, 2008 Looks great. Should look good when you deliver the presents. Are you gonna wear a leather santa outfit? Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted November 28, 2008 Share #11 Posted November 28, 2008 Dang Christmas again Did'nt we just do this!?!? Humbug!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted November 28, 2008 Share #12 Posted November 28, 2008 Looks VERY good, the little ones will trip out when they see it...nice job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share #13 Posted November 28, 2008 looking at a santa outfit to purchase, this is starting to become BIG BUCKS:bawling: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubber Posted November 28, 2008 Share #14 Posted November 28, 2008 Was that DUCT TAPE I spotted? Great job! The kids faces will be your payment for all your good work. You couldn't possibly afford to pay for that. Good Luck It is looking Marvelous! Bubber aka Steve PS if you want some real snow I can mail you some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddoggma Posted November 28, 2008 Share #15 Posted November 28, 2008 Nice job bro. The kids will go gaga, over "Bikin Santa" How about Merry Christmas Tattooed on your knuckles? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted November 28, 2008 Author Share #16 Posted November 28, 2008 I did the interior fabric work today, and cut the skids out. just have to paint them gold, mount & cross support them. Our local news paper has picked up on this. and want to do a photo shoot on monday. One of my freind"s wife does the Communiy paper. I'm asking all my neighbors to help with a toy's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted December 1, 2008 Author Share #17 Posted December 1, 2008 skids are installed and painted, and the white trim around the carraige is finished, pictures tomorrow:thumbsup: its ALMOST DONE.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted December 2, 2008 Author Share #18 Posted December 2, 2008 a few more pictures Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squidley Posted December 2, 2008 Share #19 Posted December 2, 2008 Looking REAL good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mini-muffin Posted December 2, 2008 Share #20 Posted December 2, 2008 That looks great. Really nice job there. Oh do we get to see pics of you riding with it? Love to see those pics too. Margaret Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash Posted December 3, 2008 Share #21 Posted December 3, 2008 That it awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeM8560 Posted December 3, 2008 Share #22 Posted December 3, 2008 awsome we are going to need pics of the ride:thumbsup2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted December 4, 2008 Author Share #23 Posted December 4, 2008 I have a photo journialist (?) riding with me during the event:thumbsup2::cold:Cold down here in South Florida today 40's:thumbdown: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brake Pad Posted December 5, 2008 Author Share #24 Posted December 5, 2008 took it out for a test run had to add tie straps to front end for stability Talk about stressing one out. I only rode it around the neighborhood twice at a speed of 25 mph. (3rd gear). I'm tiered, I'm going back to bed for awhile:starz: now the members of Star, has to come over and add the finishing touches. I'm done with my part:clap2: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iowawegian Posted December 5, 2008 Share #25 Posted December 5, 2008 kewl beans!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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