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Feb 10, 2009 22:18:17 GMT
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Thought you would be confused.  I am sure the pic below will snap your memories back. That is if my birthday thread had a pic of them, as on display at Beaulieu. OK, so maybe no pic of the wooden crates, but hope you get the idea.  Does anyone know where I can get or buy (preferably "get" ) one ? I need it for my Honda PC 50 project, as a tailbox to carry "stuff" in when riding it.  Cheers. |
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Last Edit: Feb 10, 2009 22:59:46 GMT by grizz
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Feb 10, 2009 22:31:16 GMT
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I've got something in my garage that might be a good alternative.
Not an oil crate unfortunately, but it might be a suitable 'plan B' to use while sourcing an oil crate.
More details when you get here on Sat....
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Feb 10, 2009 22:40:25 GMT
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I've got something in my garage that might be a good alternative. Not an oil crate unfortunately, but it might be a suitable 'plan B' to use while sourcing an oil crate. More details when you get here on Sat.... |
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Seth
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Feb 10, 2009 22:43:36 GMT
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How about an old petrol can cut in half and hinged? This sort of thing, layed on its side?  |
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable. |
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Feb 10, 2009 22:59:05 GMT
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How about an old petrol can cut in half and hinged? This sort of thing, layed on its side? Clearly condition would not be hugely relevant Seth, as it would be cut, hinged and latched if that were the case, and then painted and done up to suit. However, my guess would be along the lines of "made from Unobtanium" unless someone does a shed/house clearance and discovers one. Guess I should blitz Ebay as well, as they would be totaly in fitting with the style and plan. |
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paulw
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Feb 10, 2009 23:08:32 GMT
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Seth
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Feb 10, 2009 23:10:35 GMT
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I just searched Ebay for that photo. There's lots around, different makes etc. I think some are valuable but most aren't.
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Follow your dreams or you might as well be a vegetable.
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Thanks Paul, I have saved that search.
Seth, I will dig around tonight, as I have a busy day for a change ;D
The least valuable is about where I want to pitch, as it would be modded anyway and then be "worthless"
In the mean time, who knows, someone on here may have a stash ;D
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I've got a shell one like that sitting in my garden, picked it up for a £5 at a car boot sale ;D
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I've got a shell one like that sitting in my garden, picked it up for a £5 at a car boot sale ;D £5 sounds about right. Ultimately it is just a base for something else. But even as a nice to have item, I think much more than £5 would have to be pretty special. |
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Feb 11, 2009 12:16:29 GMT
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I have about a dozen or so of these petrol cans in my barn, P.M me Grizz and one is yours for the cost of postage.
Theres a choice, but all in the same lovely colour of surface rust !
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Feb 11, 2009 12:26:03 GMT
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surley you could knock up a replica wooden box like that easily enough...few old bits of pallet and then rattle can a logo on the front
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Feb 11, 2009 16:41:05 GMT
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I know it's really what you're after but old army ammo boxes and shell cases look cool on bikes. They have clip on or hinged lids too.
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Feb 11, 2009 17:11:52 GMT
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I have an old ammo box thats traveled with me for years, but it is not right for the look, and feel.
Making one is definitely plan "B" but hey, why re-invent the wheel if it is already made ?
I am sure I will get it sorted.
Redbaron, you will have PM .
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paulw
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Feb 11, 2009 23:30:48 GMT
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I have about a dozen or so of these petrol cans in my barn, P.M me Grizz and one is yours for the cost of postage. Theres a choice, but all in the same lovely colour of surface rust ! May i suggest once Grizz is provided for you flog the other 11 to the Brisca F2 Historic Stock Car crowd for muchos profitos? They use them as fuel tanks, I bought one when I was intending to build a car for that series... |
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Feb 11, 2009 23:36:27 GMT
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not oil but beer! Adams + Co ltd Southwold  |
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