Panhandle Old Guys

Discussion in 'The Sandbox - AKA Flatistan' started by ElusivePedro, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. ineptizoid

    ineptizoid I'm scared hold me

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    I tell ya what Barney...that's pretty impressive for a Certified Old-Timer:nod

    Way to go mang!:thumb
  2. James Adams

    James Adams wut

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    That's awesome. I wish my dad and I had done things like that when I was younger.
  3. ineptizoid

    ineptizoid I'm scared hold me

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    More aviation-related badassery for you POGs...

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    Brought to you by General Electric...Imagination at Work dontcha know:wink:
  4. Barney

    Barney I reckon so

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    Thanks, after a little rest today, I'm almost walking normal again.:gerg

    I expect to be playing in the Rockies this fall with son #2, we'll be on proper motorized conveyances though.
  5. James Adams

    James Adams wut

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  6. ineptizoid

    ineptizoid I'm scared hold me

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    Dunno what model Husky this is, but it looks street-legal, and fun:deal

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    Altho that teensy little front drum looks a little scary:uhoh
  7. Buzztail

    Buzztail Buzztopian OG Supporter

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    Yeah, that front drum screams adequate.... Sadly I had ear plugs in and couldn't hear it :lol3
  8. jmoore774

    jmoore774 VOR - Black Beauties

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    Looks like a '77 360 Automatic! Cool bike. They made them for several years in different sizes, all big bores.
    Originally made for the Swedish military.
    Very unusual bike characteristics, and solid, except when parts are needed for auto transmission.
    I'd still like to have it. I have a soft spot for old Huskys and other old dirt bikes. :nod
  9. Vico1

    Vico1 The Maestro

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    Ok hers my auto story.

    I'm in Texas racing endures and cross country. My bike is broke but one of my riding buddies has this new 78 360 Auto.. just like the one in the pic (I bow to JM on the year)...
    I rode it in two enduros. DNFed both with no transmission. Other than that the bike was great and way ahead of its time.

    I wonder if anyone ever finish a race on one?
  10. Jaxxzenn

    Jaxxzenn Adventurer

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  11. Jaxxzenn

    Jaxxzenn Adventurer

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    ...not trying to hijack the conversation which I always enjoy.....just a picture break for ya's......I have no idea what this bike is...
  12. James Adams

    James Adams wut

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    :scratch I think it's a modern Triumph Scrambler or Bonneville that's been modified a bit.


    I was on a boat today.
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  13. ineptizoid

    ineptizoid I'm scared hold me

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    I knew one of you POGs would come along and ID that bike for me. A Husky auto...heard of 'em, never seen one in the flesh before.

    And now I see why they didn't catch on!

    My guess is a Triumph Scrambler too...but what do I know, I'm just a Random Dipwad:D

    Farrrrr out, man...you Alaska bound?:ear
  14. James Adams

    James Adams wut

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    I wish, but it's just a business trip. I took the ferry from Tsawwassen (peninsula just south of Vancouver, BC) over to Victoria and then drove up the island to Campbell River where my customer is at. It's a great drive to a great little town.

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    I would be able to see see the Alaska ferry (Bellingham-Ketchikan) out my hotel window when it goes past, if I knew when to look!

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  15. Madhouse

    Madhouse Semi-Goodlookin! Supporter

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    Nice pictures Ian!

    Working @ Grand Hotel in Point Clear Alabama on Bucky's Bar equipment.

    Talking to bar tender about those bottles of whiskey locked up beside the top shelf stuff.
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    Tells me the Louis VIII is $300 a shot glass and the person buying the last sho out of the bottle gets the empty valued at $800.

    Decanter creation:
    http://youtu.be/a-haUDvy-zc

    Rich folk and their money.................:1drink
  16. papa wheelie

    papa wheelie Been here awhile

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    This really hurts P-DUB 1 less Road Toad to make fun of.
  17. Madhouse

    Madhouse Semi-Goodlookin! Supporter

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    Visit Shiloh Battlefield today.
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    A little over 151 years ago this place was a nightmare.
    Lots of mass graves.
    Of the 1728 confederate dead some are resting here:

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    Spotted a buzzard nest on the battlefield with parents and young in that tree.

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    Tommorow the trials event near Chattanooga.
  18. Dr.Z

    Dr.Z 6Sigma Knuckle Shflr

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    Get some pics with Bernie Schreiber if possible you FF! :deal

    Of course, some pics of Toni Bou and Patrick Smage (the only US Pro competitor) are also in order. :evil
  19. Vico1

    Vico1 The Maestro

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    Battlefields and trials! Awesome. I always enjoy you pics and adventures. Keep me coming.
  20. Madhouse

    Madhouse Semi-Goodlookin! Supporter

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    Went on a tour of the George Dickle distillery and got a autographed Barrel Select from the master distiller.

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    We'll crack it open at the next PAR event.


    A few miles away and we watched the trials event.

    Those fellas are unreal riders and most seem to talkin Mexican or Cuban,,,,I think.

    Like magic, they go up impossible obsticals.

    Like me,,,,,they wash their bikes when they get a little dirty and ride on what looks like Kenda 270 tires. :lol3

    Not ONE knobbie tire to be seen anywhere:

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    More pictures when I get home.
    Tomorrow, Lookout Mountain, Chickamauga.