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2nd July 2001, 09:33 PM
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Flag holders, etc. for the 4th. (w/pics)
I saw an interesting set of flag holders on the front end of a Cruiser at NF. I thought I'd give 'em a try, plus add a few other 4th of July decorations to boot. The flag holders work good, although at about 40 MPH the flags start to bend back a bit, we'll have to see what they do at highway speed... I don't think the flags will have a long life, but hey, it's a short holiday. The garland looked great, then it rained. The red and blue dye transfered to the paint in a few spots where the garland spangles stuck to the grille. Off with the garland (wax removed the dye). The bow's doing OK. Is that Cruiser in a parade? Cruiser's are always on parade!
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2nd July 2001, 09:42 PM
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Here's what the flag holder parts look like. They're made from a coat hanger and some tubing. They secure using one of the fender liner screws. The short tail near the mounting loop goes through a small hole I drilled in the fender liner, it keeps the flag holder from turning on the screw when it's mounted. The coil is for the flag staff, I formed it around an 11/64" drill bit in a vise with some elbow grease. The tubing slips over the whole affair just to dress it up.
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2nd July 2001, 09:44 PM
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Here's a side view of the flag holder. Happy 4th.
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2nd July 2001, 10:27 PM
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I was jealous of all the flags at the Falls so I was happy to finally find a set of the window-mount ones at K-Mart for a buck a piece. I also bought a patriotic "bow-tie" thingty for the front grill, similar to yours. I'm saving two for next year's Falls cruise!
 My son and I bought our fireworks today so we are all set. Will definitely keep them away from Bob!  Happy Fourth of July!
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2nd July 2001, 10:38 PM
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Yikes! Those are a heckuva lot fancier than what *I* had in mind!
 Glad to get the idea about the tubing tho.. I was wondering what the heck I would use to make the wire 'scratch proof'! Thanks for the pics Dan I don't think I can coil the wire like that.. but I'll work something out..
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3rd July 2001, 06:58 AM
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I like the looks of that. I'll have to see if my husband can rig that up for me. I was a little concerned with the jumbo flad I purchased for the antenna. Thanks for the pics!
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3rd July 2001, 07:07 AM
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Rick- great job!!
You should fire this off to Ed at http://www.ptdoityourself.net !! There is an eveing Santa Parade here in November- I will use this to fly something festive then (did I mention that there is an evening Santa parade here in Nov. and I need some PT owners .... did I?? well?? Whatcha all doing November 17th??) |
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5th July 2001, 07:39 AM
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Rick,
Thanks for the pictures. I followed the same thing you did and it looked great for my PTC as well. I had a problem finding a hose big enough to accomidate the flag but I used a water hose for a washer for the time being until I can find something better. I also extended the inside of the hanger to go up to a join in the wheel well. I wasn't sure if I wanted to drill through the plastic so I went a little further up. I will post some pics tonight... Thanks again for the idea... 
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