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by Truckingturtle
Wed Feb 23, 2011 3:42 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: An Old Housetrucker never dies, he just...
Replies: 19
Views: 11945

Hey everyone...the Tie-Dye and Tofu exhibit at the Lane County Historical Museum has been such a success that they have decided to extend it. http://www.housetrucks.com/aRogersPhotos/FarOutMan1.jpg Sharkey...you've been dragging your feet, so now you still have a chance to see the exhibit. I'll even...
by Truckingturtle
Fri Feb 11, 2011 1:15 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: Look what my mom sent us for the rig
Replies: 16
Views: 8586

I have had an OMM card since 06. It's nice when your Doctor tell you it's OK to inhale.

Roger
by Truckingturtle
Fri Dec 31, 2010 3:21 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: An Old Housetrucker never dies, he just...
Replies: 19
Views: 11945

Bob, The model housetruck is built on 1" scale. Its not finished yet, more to do on it. All ready thinking of doing a model fifth wheel housetrailer. http://www.housetrucks.com/aRogersPhotos/model01.jpg http://www.housetrucks.com/aRogersPhotos/model02.jpg http://www.housetrucks.com/aRogersPhoto...
by Truckingturtle
Thu Dec 30, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: An Old Housetrucker never dies, he just...
Replies: 19
Views: 11945

An Old Housetrucker never dies, he just...

...ends up in a historical museum.


Last year, a friend showed me an article about a new show our local Lane County Museum was putting together about the “localâ€
by Truckingturtle
Wed Dec 29, 2010 2:41 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: What do you look like?
Replies: 313
Views: 131719

Bob

Here is a link for you when you are ready to get a copy of my book:

http://www.housetrucks.com/bookltr.html

Roger
by Truckingturtle
Tue Dec 28, 2010 11:08 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: What do you look like?
Replies: 313
Views: 131719

Rudy, Yes, that's Nickel. He's a parrotlet, the smallest of the parrot family. He is 6 years old, about 4" long, and weighs less than an ounce. They call them the smallest parrots with the biggest personalities. I do not clip his wings, so he flies all over the office and uses my head for a lan...
by Truckingturtle
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:59 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: What do you look like?
Replies: 313
Views: 131719

If I had gotten my whizzer back in 1972 I would not have one today. I had wanted a whizzer ever since I was a 13 year old kid delivering news papers in LA. They cost too much now. parts can be gotten for a price. I have been a member of the Vintage Motor Bike Club for 38 years. http://www.vintagemot...
by Truckingturtle
Tue Dec 28, 2010 9:31 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: What do you look like?
Replies: 313
Views: 131719

Rudy

The lambretta has the sidecar on it and is a 150cc 4 speed. It looks cool but its not an easy ride. The 1964 Rabbit is my favorite as it is a 200cc with a automatic transmission and electric start

Roger
by Truckingturtle
Tue Dec 28, 2010 5:30 am
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: What do you look like?
Replies: 313
Views: 131719

In my housetruck days I called the whizzer my emergency auxiliary vehicle, more commonly known as my "dingy" or "lifeboat" for my "land yacht" or "desert schooner" http://www.housetrucks.com/aRogersPhotos/mywhizzer0.jpg http://www.housetrucks.com/aRogersPhotos...
by Truckingturtle
Mon Dec 27, 2010 5:06 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: What do you look like?
Replies: 313
Views: 131719

This photo was taken behind my cabinet shop of me with some of my toys.

Image

1951 Federal with housetruck built in 1975 / 1948 Whizzer / 1964 Rabbit / 1964 Vespa / 1964 Lambretta / 1958 Cushman
by Truckingturtle
Mon Dec 27, 2010 4:03 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: MERRY CHRISTMAS
Replies: 23
Views: 11953

All we get is rain rain and more rain. Only got a few inches of snow in Nov. and it only lasted a few days.
by Truckingturtle
Thu Dec 09, 2010 2:44 pm
Forum: Housebuses & Housetrucks
Topic: Fifth Wheel Trailer From Scratch
Replies: 96
Views: 50491

OK...OK...it's time for me to break my usual silence and speak up since the idea of a tandem trailer has been mentioned. I brought this subject up about 5 years ago (under the thread "re-formatting an old housetruck to pull a housetrailer" May 2005) so thought I would repost what I said ba...
by Truckingturtle
Sat Oct 31, 2009 1:26 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: Im just payin da rent
Replies: 19
Views: 11017

Dennis... I usually just lurk on this site but your craftsmanship has gotten my attention! Wow...I am impressed. I too have made several doors but none as elaborate as these. I also have a door vice that looks very similar to the one in these pictures. I've never had a manual for mine and was curiou...
by Truckingturtle
Tue Jan 06, 2009 3:16 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: RIP Trace :: 1978 - January 1, 2009
Replies: 19
Views: 11975

Sharkey...

I was sad when I read the news about Trace. I know you have lost a very close friend. There a lot of people supporting you and we care about you, so lean on us when you need to.

Roger

Hang in there my friend!

Fred
by Truckingturtle
Tue Jun 24, 2008 5:39 pm
Forum: Stuff Forum
Topic: How Much Shit Has To Hit The Fan....
Replies: 49
Views: 28761

Yes, good friends will help without question when neaded.

Roger