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It's been awhile since I've posted any new pictures of Toto working so here is a set of Toto dressed up for our upcoming 4th of July Parade . It's a comination of Patriotic and Medieval decor . The local Medieval group ( yes , I'm one of those crazys also )asked if I would let them use Toto to help transport those who were unable to walk the whole parade route . I made the front of Toto full of American flags and on the bed I put my medieval Trebuchet ( pumpkin chucker ) on the back , made new stakepocket posts and roped the bed in ( don't need people falling off ) , and mounted some shields and flags . Will add some pictures of the parade after it happens . Sadly this will be Toto's last run for me . She will be put up for sale sometime this month .

TOTO

That is an interesting look... How far can you launch a pumpkin?

Ed, glad to hear from you but sad to see Toto but its yours and you do what you have to do! BUT you know there will be another

My grandkids are still enjoying the "Chevy" pedal truck! Take care. Any chance you may drop by the reunion this year? I know everyone would love to see ya.
later

That is a Loooooong bed. Probably not safe but if you get all your passengers way back and you can probably pull a wheelie.

Ed
I have not met you yet, But sure would like to at the Reunion this next September.
Just be there and I will have a special Buck Eye for you that, WILL bring you luck.
Toto or not.

Don King (2-Ton)

have fun, looks good, if you sell Toto whats the next project

V-firetruck , The trebuchet is just finished and has never been fired yet so not sure of it's range , being smallish it should throw a 1 lb object 100 yrds+ . Was never intended as a "pumkin chucker" but I use that term because people give you a blank look when you say that you have a Trebuchet , lol .

FGTmater , NO problems with weight on the 17ft long bed , you would Not believe what this truck has hauled ! The pictures of Toto hauling my '50 Chevy firetruck show what I mean (see in Big Bolts archives "Totos Spring Workout " it's around pg.45+/- ). Toto's slow with weight but sure can haul it .

Say Achipmunk , glad the kids like the Stovebolt pedal truck ! Hate to sell Toto but it's time for someone else to enjoy . I'm hoping to make the reunion this year .

And you 2-Ton , I used to have several Buck Eyes but they have since runaway lol . Also because someone was having problems with camouflaging their beverage can I have , for all who show up at the Reunion , a FREE - Red "Stovebolt.com" can cozy . Now all that , ahh , POP , ya that's it pop , can be keep nice and cold and "concealed" .

Ed H

Toto looks great!! Have a safe and happy 4th.

John

Hey I found Toto's pictures: http://s433.photobucket.com/albums/qq56/erhoover/

I remember those now. Is that bed hydraulic or just balanced to drop like that? (newbie question)

Dakota ; Sorry no more trucks projects for me . To many other projects that are half done as it is , lol .

Super55 ; the truck bed and tailgate ramp are seperatly operated hydraulics that run off of a pto . Also has 3 large hydraulic rams in the box on the bed front that works the winch cable .

JLucas ; Thanks for the good wishes , might need them if the bad storms called for get here ( so-so vacuum wipers ) .

Ed H

Ed, I hope you and Toto have a fantastic July 4th, sorry to hear the old gal's going up for sale though.
I didn't realise you were letting her go as well as 'our' Firebolt.
I'm perfectly sure she'll find a good home though..... at a fellow 'bolters!

Thats a good looking trebuchet, my youngest son and I built one about that size a few years ago that would throw a 16 lb. boweling ball about 200 ft. with a little practice son became very accurite aiming the thing, it was a barrel of fun.

jockbolter ; Sorry about "our" firebolt but Mongo is taking good care of it . No more old trucks for me ( I've said that before , lol ).
ttod ; Can't wait to see what the trebuchet can do weight/distance wise. Working on some wood wheels to move it about more easily . Have you gone to see the "Ozark Medieval Fortress" they are building in Lead Hill,Arkansas ? It's a 13th c. stone castle , they think it will take around 20 years to complete . Has man powered ( hamster wheel ) cranes , trebuchets ect.. a interesting project .

Ed, here's a little trebuchet some (very skilled) guys knocked together on the shores of Loch Ness.
Mind you you would need a really Big Bolt to transport that one!

I'm not entirely sure if it's been fired in anger.
I think they're afraid they might hit Nessie!

Well wouldn't you know it , it rained all day the 4th so TOTO did not go for a parade run . Oh Well so much for one last grand run . Now to get her ready to sell .
Jock thanks for the link , saw the program on TV . Mine is but a wee lad to that .

Ed H

That's a shame Ed, I'm sure the folks would have loved Toto.

I'm also quite interested in medieval history and the technology of the day.
Thankfully living in Scotland i'm quite spoiled for choice of places to visit.
Heck,as you probably already know,there's a castle just along the road from my house.

Good luck with selling Toto, in fact there'll probably be so much interest in her you may have to use the trebuchet for crowd control!

Take care
Jock.