Go-Kart Alley the Series

[Orange Krate]

Just called O'reilly in Denton. $18.99 for a pint of Bahama Blue. $34 for a quart. $25 for clear coat.

 

[itsid]

Now, how do I get that shade of blue and adhere to my $21/kart paint budget?
...the nickels and dimes are really starting to add up.

Just called O'reilly in Denton. $18.99 for a pint of Bahama Blue. $34 for a quart. $25 for clear coat.

Mathematically that's two without any paint just to get Thug painted

I think, you might reconsider Hunter green, since IIRC Doug already got it, and it'd save you 45$ for the new colour.

'sid

PS Sorry that I started this whole mess in the first place

 

[Poboy kartman]

I don't know quite how to put this Dennis- other than to just say it. I have put more money into that kart in primer, sandpaper and incidedntals of my own than the figures you are playing around with Just in prep. I'm not talking about contributing materials I had- but spending money I really couldn't afford to.

So maybe you should focus on what you are getting for free and offset the $10 or $20 you are "budgeting" and just pony up. If this was strictly a prop- things would be different.

Just sayin.........

 

[Orange Krate]

Hey Doug, I'm sorry. I'll make it right.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Dennis stopped by this morning and everything is cool. He brought the dark yellow green and some cash. The bad thing is he didn't talk to me first and bought the expensive paint and clearcoat which was only necessary to change to metaflake blue. Being a custom mix color he can't return it and I already had the green. Oh well- It's nicer paint.........

 

[itsid]

Dennis stopped by this morning and everything is cool.

I never expected anything else;
well not that he actually stops by, because you'll meet each other again anyways... but the "everything is cool" part

Dennis seems to be a nice guy, and he's smart for sure,
so if anything else, I'm sure he'll take care of his project the best he can, and that includes his helping hands.

But thanks for letting us know,
and Dennis, thanks for setting this straight immediately

'sid

 

[itsid]

Any progress lately?

please, let us know.
(or to use the words of a co-member)
lettuce? no!

'sid

 

[Orange Krate]

Sneak peek...

 

[itsid]

KILLER!!!

oh, and WB btw

'sid

 

[Orange Krate]

A southern fried double feature preview

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Dennis- I believe you've accomplished a "World's First" with that hood ornament. Paint looks awesome!

 

[killswitchruff]

This is Rockford. At the tone there will be an awesome episode where Jess has to con his way into the snooty country club posing as a caddy hopeful. He’s being paid “twenty buck a day – plus expenses” by yuppie girl who’s not who she says she is. The brake band gets tampered with on his Denver Gold painted go-kart. His shop gets trashed. He eludes a “heavy” (bad guy) in a kart chase. He takes on a guy way bigger than him in a fist fight. And, he’s hit over the head, all to find out who’s really who and stop a bad situation form going down.



I originally had this kart pegged as Bandit, but since the 5 spoke Astros only come in 6”, I have to flip the front spindle springs to drop the front end and level it out as this Manco frame is set up for 5”/4” combo. It will indeed be Denver Gold with 5 spoke wheels and thin white walls. I also got a little plan to make the front porch look a little fiery bird.



The other I’m calling Fecal Green because the script calls for “a fecal green go-kart.” You know how Rockford is always being chased by some heavies in a big, fecal green 4 door sedan? This is it in go-kart form.

I love that truck is it rideable can u drive it around it would be bada$$ to have ur karts on the back driving the truck around lmao!!!!

 

[Orange Krate]

It is rideable/driveable! But in bad need of restoration. I am looking forward to tackling this project for that very reason, to load Bandit and the General on the back for an awesome photo op!

Also, I might have to stage a jump lol!

 

[Orange Krate]

Preparing to display some karts at Dallas Comic Con, I worried about displaying the Confederate Flag in today's PC environment. This puts my mind at ease LOL!

 

[Orange Krate]

Dallas Comic Con starts tomorrow! Come on out and see The Bandit and The General in person along with the Back to the Future Delorean, Ecto 1 and the Dean's '67 Impala from Supernatural!

Oh, and here's some more of what I've been doing in my "spare" time Special thanks to Grann Pann for his help on the seat!!!

 

[KartFab]

Looks good with the fire bird decal and engine decals.

 

[landuse]

The bandit looks awesome!!!! GREAT job!

 

[itsid]

I fully agree.. awesome indeed!

'sid

 

[Poboy kartman]

Yes.....looking very good....you have come a long way grasshopper. .....

 

[PorkChopExpress]

This is awesome!You rock