A bike for Sam

[watermock]

http://images.art.com/images/products/small/10114000/10114302.jpg

610 and Falconer riding to pick up the bike.

[Bronco Yoda]

I don't think some people realize that you can make a donation by clicking on the blue "A Bike For Sam" banner. They might still be waiting on your paypal address. Well, I guess I'll just get the word out here.

For those wanting to make a donation, click on the blue "A Bike For Sam" banner above the threads in the "Central Discussion". You will see a button to make a donation once you're in there.

thanks for the clue... for some reason I hadn't checked to click on it.

I'm in... done.

[Bronco Billy]

thanks for the clue... for some reason I hadn't checked to click on it.

I'm in... done.

You don't have to thank me, you're the one who donated!

"I can only lead you to the water ..." :clown:

[Conklin]

You know for shipping would could do a relay type of thing. Where maybe like 4 people drive a leg. One from Dallas to Oklahoma some where, another to Kansas somewhere, and another could meet Falconer in Southern Illinois. It may be cheaper to ship the bike but its another idea.

if someone can get it near the southwest corner of missouri...i can get that thing to st louis area of of illinois

[bronco610]

if someone can get it near the southwest corner of missouri...i can get that thing to st louis area of of illinois

I should be able to at least get it to Oklahoma City when it is done. I will try to line up the rest of the trip for people when I get a little closer to done.

[Bronco Billy]

How much longer until the bike is done? My friend is thinking of heading down south on I-57 to Jackson, MS from Chicago in mid-May. If someone can get it to him somewhere along the way, I'm sure he can bring it over on his way back.

[bronco610]

How much longer until the bike is done? My friend is thinking of heading down south on I-57 to Jackson, MS from Chicago in mid-May. If someone can get it to him somewhere along the way, I'm sure he can bring it over on his way back.

I hope in the next week. Have a feww things left to do, like finish the seat and and seat mounting before finish work and painting.:thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Seat should be done tomorrow will hopefully have picks late tomorrow evening.:thumbsup:

[bronco610]

The outer shell is completley done other than some cosmetics and paint. Tomorrow the inner part of the seat molded to the preportions of Sam and mountings.:thumbsup:

[theAPAOps5]

excellent work!

[bronco610]

3/32s ABS high impact with 1" expanded foam. Put Nasa tiles on this puppy and Sam could re-enter the earths atmosphere. Wait till you see it on the inside molded to his dimensions.

[bronco610]

excellent work!

I'm going to modify the harness you sent with some of the seat belt rigging from my 90 olds "88" to make it esier to put Sam in. You couldn't have found a better restaint!!!:sunshine:

[bronco610]

Okay people, Should be done with every thing by monday the 30th of April. Will be heading to Oklahoma city that day. Need all you volunteers who possibly wanted to help relay the bike to Falconer to talk to me to line up what we need to do to get the bike up to Sam. I hate to ask, but could use a few more donations to finish the project.

[Sassy]

I hate to ask, but could use a few more donations to finish the project.
How much more do you need...maybe that would help if the numbers were posted cost-wise.

[bronco610]

I hate to ask, but could use a few more donations to finish the project.
How much more do you need...maybe that would help if the numbers were posted cost-wise.

Problem is since I am doing everything on a design as I go its hard to figure what I need. I just go buy it and I didnt want to go into the labor thing. I also want people to give what they are comfortable giving and if no one gives a dime I will still finish the bike on my own.

[Sassy]

I understand that...just sounds very expensive is all.

[bronco610]

I understand that...just sounds very expensive is all.

It is. I dont want to just go down to ace and pick up a spray can of orange paint and paint it. When this bike is done it will rival any bike you see in a show room of the high end bikes. Also because of safety issues I have to be very sure of the engineering.

[worm]

Hey 610.

More coming your way.

[bronco610]

Hey 610.

More coming your way.

Thank you Sir, hated to even ask.:notworthy

[Los Broncos]

Man this bike is a big project :notworthy

[lazarus4444]

Just donated myself, can't wait to see the finished product.

[Falconer]

I just was over at the blog and I loved the stickers that you had made. The fact that they are reflective as well is awesome!

Oh yeah, I wanted to ask you what the dimensions of the bike are bronco610. I was hoping that whoever I meet at the swapping point for the bike will be able to meet Sam in person. I am going to be able to get my hands on a van I believe, but if it is too large I will have to use a truck and Sam won't be able to make the trip.

[bronco610]

Got logos? Came today they thru in just a few more than I ordered. They are awesome.:thumbs:

[bronco610]

I just was over at the blog and I loved the stickers that you had made. The fact that they are reflective as well is awesome!

Oh yeah, I wanted to ask you what the dimensions of the bike are bronco610. I was hoping that whoever I meet at the swapping point for the bike will be able to meet Sam in person. I am going to be able to get my hands on a van I believe, but if it is too large I will have to use a truck and Sam won't be able to make the trip.

Worked on the seat mounts today. Stormed all day so didnt want to risk gluing the inside panels of the seat in high humidity as it affects the process. As soon as the seat is mounted I will take a picture and measure but I would think a van will be fine.

[Conklin]

610...i can make the journey to OKC if ya don't have ne1 in oklahoma wanna get in on the caravan...from there, i can take it straight to illinois to falconer(after a day's break ofc)

[Conklin]

I just was over at the blog and I loved the stickers that you had made. The fact that they are reflective as well is awesome!

Oh yeah, I wanted to ask you what the dimensions of the bike are bronco610. I was hoping that whoever I meet at the swapping point for the bike will be able to meet Sam in person. I am going to be able to get my hands on a van I believe, but if it is too large I will have to use a truck and Sam won't be able to make the trip.

if you can bring him...i can bring my camera...its a digital slr w/ 8.0+ megapixel...can really get some great pics...can also bring a mini dv camcorder if needed as well

[Conklin]

ahh screw meetin me falconer...if imma bring it within 45 mins or so of ya...i might as well finish the journey :-P

[Bronco Billy]

I threw in some more dough. Hope finances are doing a little better, if not let me know.

[bronco610]

Almost done seat. Unfortunetly the picture doesnt do it justice. Its much more orange than it looks.:~ohyah!:

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

610 - Please post the link again so that we can contribute more to cover your expenses. I don't know what you have collected, but I am sure this has been very expensive.

ALL YOU MANERS WHO HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED SHOULD CONSIDER IT. Pictures of Samuel's smile should be worth at least couple of bucks.

[Crushaholic]

610 - Please post the link again so that we can contribute more to cover your expenses. I don't know what you have collected, but I am sure this has been very expensive.

ALL YOU MANERS WHO HAVE NOT CONTRIBUTED SHOULD CONSIDER IT. Pictures of Samuel's smile should be worth at least couple of bucks.

The link is the banner entitled A.Bike.for.Sam above the threads on the main forum.

[Conklin]

http://bikeforsam.blogspot.com/

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

The link is the banner entitled A.Bike.for.Sam above the threads on the main forum.

It's back. I guess TJ had it turned off for Draft Day.

[bronco610]

Long day today. Finally got the seat mounted. Thought about my dad today alot. Why cant I call him and say how do I do this, or that? My wife got home and saw that I was struggling and reminded me today is May 1st. 8 years ago today my Dad died in my arms. This is the guy who taught me to do all this. In reality he is the one responsable for this bike. So today and only today this bike is for my Dad. I have never really got over his death and he was my hero!!!! He was my step father but he is who raised me. All day long I kept hearing while I was welding the supports for the seat, get your stick into it boy!!!! Anyway I have some pictures of the seat on. They dont do it justice as all the supports are not in them. I took a ride with a 60 lb. bag of sand and it handled like a dream. I only have a few minor things like the restraint and a few adjustment on the seat left before paint. In one of the pictures you will notice a cap over the loose material on the edge. This is what the entire edge will look like. I also cut a logo from one of my hats to put where Sams head will rest onto the seat. I got this hat Christmas a couple of years ago when the Broncos went to the AFC championship game to bring Sam good luck and that after a good ride with his head on the Denver logo he will have good dreams.
Dad, I miss you and today this Bikes for you.:notworthy
Harold (Bub) Sellars
Born June 28th, 1928 to May 1st, 1999
I only wish I were half the Man you were.

[Sassy]

Awww...he will be with you always!

[REB]

Very nice bronco610! I'm sure your dad's looking down at you and feeling very proud.

[bronco610]

Awww...he will be with you always!

Hi Sassy, I know but every now and then exspecially(spelling) when I'm working on something I wish I could just talk to him once more.

[bronco610]

Very nice bronco610! I'm sure your dad's looking down at you and feeling very proud.

Thanks Reb, what makes it hard is he used to ask me "where did you learn all this stuff from?" I used to say " from you". He would say I never taught you anything, you must have picked it up some where else!! He was a great Man!!!!

[Los Broncos]

Long day today. Finally got the seat mounted. Thought about my dad today alot. Why cant I call him and say how do I do this, or that? My wife got home and saw that I was struggling and reminded me today is May 1st. 8 years ago today my Dad died in my arms. This is the guy who taught me to do all this. In reality he is the one responsable for this bike. So today and only today this bike is for my Dad. I have never really got over his death and he was my hero!!!! He was my step father but he is who raised me. All day long I kept hearing while I was welding the supports for the seat, get your stick into it boy!!!! Anyway I have some pictures of the seat on. They dont do it justice as all the supports are not in them. I took a ride with a 60 lb. bag of sand and it handled like a dream. I only have a few minor things like the restraint and a few adjustment on the seat left before paint. In one of the pictures you will notice a cap over the loose material on the edge. This is what the entire edge will look like. I also cut a logo from one of my hats to put where Sams head will rest onto the seat. I got this hat Christmas a couple of years ago when the Broncos went to the AFC championship game to bring Sam good luck and that after a good ride with his head on the Denver logo he will have good dreams.
Dad, I miss you and today this Bikes for you.:notworthy
Harold (Bub) Sellars
Born June 28th, 1938 to May 1st, 1999
I only wish I were half the Man you were.

Hold on be strong.

[bronco610]

Hold on be strong.

Thanks Lynch, my wife says I always get moody on this day but today is the first time she told me why. I cant believe I thought about him all day and did not know why. I swear the man could weld metal to wood. I miss him so, every time I think about him I am in tears. This is so unlike me, usually I am a hard a$$.

[bronco610]

At least the bike is nearly done and then we can concentrate on the one person that is special in this case, Sam. I cant wait to get it to him!!!!!

[watermock]

dude, if you didn't have a kind heart, you wouldn't be doing this.

Until further notice all posters will be called "Hey Dude"

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Great job 610. I am sure your dad is very proud of you.

[Los Broncos]

Thanks Lynch, my wife says I always get moody on this day but today is the first time she told me why. I cant believe I thought about him all day and did not know why. I swear the man could weld metal to wood. I miss him so, every time I think about him I am in tears. This is so unlike me, usually I am a hard a$$.

I feel ya, i never even had a father, you were so lucky.

[Iowanian]

Pretty nice project Bronco fans.

[bronco610]

I feel ya, i never even had a father, you were so lucky.

I guess I should shut up. I actually had 2. My real father I lived with from 10 years old to 15 tears old and my step father to whom I am talking about the rest of the time. My real father and I were more freinds than father and son. He was an over the road trucker. He taught me about rodeos and ranch hands(what he grew up doing) and horses. But it was my step father who really raised me all those other years. When I was in college he made sure ther was no down time. No summer breaks for me. Each year he made me do a different job. One summer as a plumbers apprentice, the next as an electrician app., then carpenter and finally sheet metal and a/c. Because of him there is not much I cant fix in my own house. Plus all the time I spent working on cars and stuff. When I was 8 he taught me how to weld. Obviously I wasnt very good at it but he never lost patience with me. Well, almost never.:wiggle: They are both gone now but I hope they can look down and see how it all turned out.

[bronco610]

Pretty nice project Bronco fans.

Quick hide the plans, a Cheif fan.:manesmack

[bronco610]

Thank God, all the design work and building is done. Tomorrow I will install the seat restaint and safety bar as well as finish the seat cosmetics. Would have gotten further but we just had a line of storms come thru here. My tree took a lightning strike and a huge limb just missed my car. (the one with the blown engine). I will have more picks tomorrow along with one of the tree.8')

[Crushaholic]

Quick hide the plans, a Cheif fan.:manesmack

Don't worry about a Chiefs fan stealing the plans. Their plans would involve hooking up the bike to a mobile home...

[Los Broncos]

I guess I should shut up. I actually had 2. My real father I lived with from 10 years old to 15 tears old and my step father to whom I am talking about the rest of the time. My real father and I were more freinds than father and son. He was an over the road trucker. He taught me about rodeos and ranch hands(what he grew up doing) and horses. But it was my step father who really raised me all those other years. When I was in college he made sure ther was no down time. No summer breaks for me. Each year he made me do a different job. One summer as a plumbers apprentice, the next as an electrician app., then carpenter and finally sheet metal and a/c. Because of him there is not much I cant fix in my own house. Plus all the time I spent working on cars and stuff. When I was 8 he taught me how to weld. Obviously I wasnt very good at it but he never lost patience with me. Well, almost never.:wiggle: They are both gone now but I hope they can look down and see how it all turned out.

Cool man. I had two also, i haven't seen my real father since 91 and my step father died when i was 14.

[Bronco Billy]

The seat is huge! It almost looks like a roller coaster seat!

[bronco610]

Don't worry about a Chiefs fan stealing the plans. Their plans would involve hooking up the bike to a mobile home...

I thought they could only use cameros for that!!!
ROFL! ROFL! ROFL! ROFL!

[bronco610]

The seat is huge! It almost looks like a roller coaster seat!

That is kind of the Idea. as a matter of fact there is a guard that goes in front kind of like the bar in a coaster. Not taking any chances on Sam getting hurt.:sunshine:

[Sassy]

I hope Falconer has strong leg muscles! Ha!

[bronco610]

I hope Falconer has strong leg muscles! Ha!

Not that bad actually. I am in horrible shape. I need to lose 25lbs and smoke and drink way to much beer. I had a 60lb bag of sand in the chair today to decide on the set up of the handle bars and seat and I had no trouble at all with peddeling it.:wiggle:

[Los Broncos]

I really cant wait to see the finished product, hes gonna be so happy.

[watermock]

Not that bad actually. I am in horrible shape. I need to lose 25lbs and smoke and drink way to much beer. I had a 60lb bag of sand in the chair today to decide on the set up of the handle bars and seat and I had no trouble at all with peddeling it.:wiggle:

http://bp2.blogger.com/_JcjL79fp600/RjgN-ra26RI/AAAAAAAAAMA/KSlq25edV_4/s400/seat+bike+4.jpg

Since your late model Olds is halfway in the ditch you might consider kicking back a few less. Ha!

[broncosteven]

Thank God, all the design work and building is done. Tomorrow I will install the seat restaint and safety bar as well as finish the seat cosmetics. Would have gotten further but we just had a line of storms come thru here. My tree took a lightning strike and a huge limb just missed my car. (the one with the blown engine). I will have more picks tomorrow along with one of the tree.8')

Great Job Dude,

This is how an OM project should be. Someone say they will do it & follow through to the end with others chipping in what they can.

This is what life is all about.

Keep up the good work!

Steve

[bronco610]

http://bp2.blogger.com/_JcjL79fp600/RjgN-ra26RI/AAAAAAAAAMA/KSlq25edV_4/s400/seat+bike+4.jpg

Since your late model Olds is halfway in the ditch you might consider kicking back a few less. Ha!

Thats not a ditch its the curb. I just dont hold cameras very well:rofl:

[bronco610]

Great Job Dude,

This is how an OM project should be. Someone say they will do it & follow through to the end with others chipping in what they can.

This is what life is all about.

Keep up the good work!

Steve

Storms last night didnt help. Then wife had a flat today. No spare naturally.
What a year we are having. Any way I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel but you guys will have to wait for pics tomorrow. Promised the wife I would cook dinner tonight so she could do some of her school work.:wave:

[epicSocialism4tw]

Does anyone here have connections with the Broncos merchandise department? Maybe we could get some logo stickers or patches donated?

[Conklin]

hes already got reflective bronco logos

[bronco610]

From wife's blog:

The storms Wednesday night brought down one of the branches of our tree. At first we thought lightning struck it, but looking at it in the daylight we're guessing it was only a bad spot in the branch and the wind gusts were just too much for it. (There were reports of 90 mph gusts in Dallas.)


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<a href="http://bp2.blogger.com/_JcjL79fp600/RjqlILa26TI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/kjFU7jg4DXk/s1600-h/tree+3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5060538691227150642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://bp2.blogger.com/_JcjL79fp600/RjqlILa26TI/AAAAAAAAAMQ/kjFU7jg4DXk/s400/tree+3.jpg" border="0" /></a> By the way, the car's fine. It has a blown engine anyway, it's been sitting dead for several months... don't ask me why we still have it other than Hubby having grand ideas of making it into a hot rod (yes, you heard me right, he wants to turn his old 4-door OLDSMOBILE into a hot rod... he's been watching the show <em><strong>Overhaulin'</strong></em> too much.)

Also in the bottom pic it's hard to see but there's 3 cats sitting on the car... they all think it's pretty cool that they can play in the tree without all the work of climbing...

Anyway, more firewood for next winter.

[Kaylore]

Following this has been a really touching experience for me. Thanks for sharing it. It's one of the reasons this board is the coolest board out there. :thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Following this has been a really touching experience for me. Thanks for sharing it. It's one of the reasons this board is the coolest board out there. :thumbsup:

Almost done. The weather and a certain tree caused me to fall behind schedule today. Finished the molds for the cosmetic end caps on the seat and the helmit for Sam today. Wanted to finish the whole seat and helmit so I could start primer and paint but just wasnt to be, will finish tomorrow.:thumbsup:

[watermock]

There is a God only knows old Cottenwood that the lake road had to go around years ago. Thre is a huge branch just dying to give me a nice insurance check. Or death, or both.

I can tell this tree is old. Un-huggable. This branch is thicker than most tree trunks. Cottonwoods used to line the Missori but were chopped down for steamboat fuel. Cottonwoods are a willow'poplar and don't live forever like an oak. It's just problematic before it falls on me.

Anyway, it's just a matter of time before this neighbor has to pay me when that gigantic branch falls.

[bronco610]

There is a God only knows old Cottenwood that the lake road had to go around years ago. Thre is a huge branch just dying to give me a nice insurance check. Or death, or both.

I can tell this tree is old. Un-huggable. This branch is thicker than most tree trunks. Cottonwoods used to line the Missori but were chopped down for steamboat fuel. Cottonwoods are a willow'poplar and don't live forever like an oak. It's just problematic before it falls on me.

Anyway, it's just a matter of time before this neighbor has to pay me when that gigantic branch falls.

Mock, only you would look forward to a tree falling on them!!!:rofl:

[bronco610]

:loser: Someone please tell me how to give REP.

[watermock]

It would be a mercifull death for a mobile home worth about 15cents. It's nice inside but an eyesore outside. No way I could put another one there, but it's grandfathered in. People are tearing down perfectly nice homes and building virtual mansions around the lake.

There an ajoining lake to Okoboji the isn't much more than a shallow pond but they are selling townhouses for 295K a pop. It used to just have nothing but a few mobile homes.

[Kaylore]

:loser: Someone please tell me how to give REP.

You click the little scales under the avatar of the person you want to rep.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4192/repfz4.jpg

[theAPAOps5]

You click the little scales under the avatar of the person you want to rep.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4192/repfz4.jpg

Exactly as I just gave Kaylor rep for the GIGANTIC ARROW.

[cutthemdown]

Don't worry about a Chiefs fan stealing the plans. Their plans would involve hooking up the bike to a mobile home...

They would use it to go get beer from the corner store. You could easily pack 5 cases in that seat. Oh, of course also they would use it to take out the ladies.

[bronco610]

The seat and helmit. Helmet is not done but the shell is.

[bronco610]

With the restaint system. My wifes stuffed tiger.

[bronco610]

Tomorrow break down and primer and paint finally!!!

[watermock]

http://www.orangemane.com/BB/attachment.php?attachmentid=19169&stc=1&d=1178504305

With some paint it will look just like Jack Nicholson's in Easy Rider.

[Los Broncos]

With the restaint system. My wifes stuffed tiger.

Looks like hes going for a ride on a roller coaster.

[theAPAOps5]

With the restaint system. My wifes stuffed tiger.

Is that my restraint system? For some reason it looks different than the one I bought.

[bronco610]

Is that my restraint system? For some reason it looks different than the one I bought.

Yea, thats it. Probably because it doesnt fit stuffed tigers very well.ROFL!

[bronco610]

Is that my restraint system? For some reason it looks different than the one I bought.

Also its a lousy picture. Cameras and I dont go together very well.

[bronco610]

Looks like hes going for a ride on a roller coaster.

Naw, on roller coasters they dont make you wear a helmet.:sunshine:

[bronco610]

You click the little scales under the avatar of the person you want to rep.

http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/4192/repfz4.jpg

Sorry guys Tredici beat you to it on a private note and told me how.

[Pendejo]

Sorry guys Tredici beat you to it on a private note and told me how.

Sure she helped you out now, but watch out! Don't take Tredici lightly...she at times types with the venom of H.L. Mencken...has an encyclopedic knowledge of pretty much all sports, and pretty much is a fantastic fixture on the orangemane.

By the by...thanks for all of the updates on your work.

[bronco610]

Sure she helped you out now, but watch out! Don't take Tredici lightly...she at times types with the venom of H.L. Mencken...has an encyclopedic knowledge of pretty much all sports, and pretty much is a fantastic fixture on the orangemane.

By the by...thanks for all of the updates on your work.

Havn't been near enough as I was planning almost a dailey journal but as I said cameras and I dont seem to get along very well.

[worm]

610...

Have you had a chance to weigh the whole bike yet?

[bronco610]

610...

Have you had a chance to weigh the whole bike yet?

No, havn't weighed it.

[REB]

Nice work bronco610 :thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Finally, the frame is ready to paint!!! If I knew I would have to fix so much smoothing the frame out to make it look decent I think I might have been a little more careful with the grinder. Fork, seat and rims tomorrow and with any luck and the weather holds, paint tomorrow evening or fri. morning.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Fantastic 610

[Falconer]

Sorry I haven't posted much on here lately, things have just been crazy around here. Our little daughter that is still in the oven is getting really big really quick, and we are going to have to decide what we are going to do.

Samuel also managed to get pretty sick last week, and like a good son he decided to share with his Pa. This week I have been trying to recover, and he managed to get some kind of infection. The doctors still aren't sure what it is, but they have put him on antibiotics and he seems much better today.

The bike is looking so awesome! I also love the helmet. We have just bought him some killer sunglasses to make his outfit complete. I need to get back to exercising so that I can pedal him up some of the hills around here. :strong:

[bronco610]

Everybody is also probably wondering what is taking so long. I will update later tonight. However the paint should be dry tomorrow.

[bronco610]

All the parts primered and ready for paint.

[bronco610]

The frame nice and Bronco orange.

[bronco610]

More tomorrow as I lost the light to take decent pictures today.:thumbsup:

[Sassy]

Looking good so far 610!

[PatsWin2002]

If you get any orange paint on the rhododendrons the wife will kill ya! ;)

[epicSocialism4tw]

If you get any orange paint on the rhododendrons the wife will kill ya! ;)

Maybe not...that gives her a reason to ask him to trim up the hedges. ;D

[bronco610]

Maybe not...that gives her a reason to ask him to trim up the hedges. ;D

Nah, she does the hedges. By the way thats not where I painted it just where I put it to dry. I want to live and am not about to risk getting paint on her landscaping.ROFL!

[bronco610]

There will be a short break today as I have to go kill the guy at the paint store. Looking at the blue in the sun its the wrong one. I know he mixed the other blue that was on the chip page so now I have to go back there and have new paint mixed.

[Sassy]

I can definitely relate to that paint story!!!

[bronco610]

I can definitely relate to that paint story!!!

Thats not the half of it. Had to argue with the guy because he mixed the wrong color. Then they replace the base but not the reducer that you have to use. Guess which one costs more. I reach for my wallet and the wife has the pay pal card from when I sent her for something and she has our bank card. Now I cant finish the blue until tomorrow because she doesnt get off til after they close. Arrrrrrrgh!!! Someone make a donation toward beer. This project has all been what ever could go wrong has gone wrong. Oh well, as Dad use to say " no good deed goes unpunished".:cuss: :cuss: :cuss: :cuss: :cuss:

[bronco610]

:yayaya: :yayaya: :yayaya: :yayaya: :yayaya:
Yeah, the bike is finally all painted. If dry enough this evening I will assemble all the mechanicle for pictures and then logos. After that, Tomorrow clear coat and then the final rap up of all the brakes, de-railers ect.^5

[bronco610]

I give you the painted bike. Sam its almost done.:thumbsup:

[PatsWin2002]

Excellent!

[Falconer]

Wow! It looks awesome! I cannot wait to strap Sam in and take him for a spin. He is going to love it. !Booya!

[bronco610]

Wow! It looks awesome! I cannot wait to strap Sam in and take him for a spin. He is going to love it. !Booya!

I have to say I am pretty proud of this. Remember though this is from the Mane. Couldnt have done it with out the support of everyone.:thumbsup:

[Los Broncos]

I give you the painted bike. Sam its almost done.:thumbsup:

You might want to put some rubber on those rims :D

[Los Broncos]

Wow! It looks awesome! I cannot wait to strap Sam in and take him for a spin. He is going to love it. !Booya!

I really hope he does, he deserves it.

[bronco610]

You might want to put some rubber on those rims :D

No problem, bought new tires, chain, and new bearings for the whole bike.:thumbsup:

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Great job 610

[worm]

awesome!

fantastic dedication 610.

[smalltowngrll]

It's coming along really nice!!!

[epicSocialism4tw]

Great job, 610.

[REB]

Your the man 610 :thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Wanted to post some more pics but the junky camera phone I have to take pictures with wont do it with the glare. All the logos are on and some of the clear coat. You all will just have to wait til tomorrow for more. Besides nobody donated to the beer fund yet!:~ohyah!:

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

How about buying some beer for 610

[Master___Pain]

Any chance of 610 lifting the bike over his head and in a semi robotic-Pat Bowlen voice saying "This ones for Sam" prior to the bike being delivered? A little video perhaps?

[REB]

Any chance of 610 lifting the bike over his head and in a semi robotic-Pat Bowlen voice saying "This ones for Sam" prior to the bike being delivered? A little video perhaps?

That would be cool ;D :thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Any chance of 610 lifting the bike over his head and in a semi robotic-Pat Bowlen voice saying "This ones for Sam" prior to the bike being delivered? A little video perhaps?

Have you been Spying on the project? That is not what the blue really looks like. Thats my stupid camera on my phone.

[Falconer]

Hey 610,
You have a couple cases of beer waiting for you at Central Market there in Southlake Tx. Just go in and tell them your name, and they should hook you up. :~ohyah!:

[bronco610]

Hey 610,
You have a couple cases of beer waiting for you at Central Market there in Southlake Tx. Just go in and tell them your name, and they should hook you up. :~ohyah!:

Now how did you accomplish that? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? Hilarious!

[theAPAOps5]

Ask and you shall recieve bronco610. That is freaking awesome. I never thought about ordering some beer for someone else in another state.

[REB]

Have you been Spying on the project? That is not what the blue really looks like. Thats my stupid camera on my phone.

Very cool! :strong:

[Falconer]

A phone, a credit card, and a little Yankee ingenuity! I wanted them to deliver it to you, but it seems that is against Texas law. I tried to bribe them, but my charm only goes so far. ROFL!

[bronco610]

A phone, a credit card, and a little Yankee ingenuity! I wanted them to deliver it too you, but it seems that is against Texas law. I tried to bribe them, but my charm only goes so far. ROFL!

My Hero, The wife is laughing her a$$ off because Im on a budget and I told her someone would buy me a beer.Hilarious! Hilarious! Hilarious!

[Falconer]

My Hero, The wife is laughing her a$$ off because Im on a budget and I told her someone would buy me a beer.Hilarious! Hilarious! Hilarious!

I wasn't sure what you would like, so they have a giftcard for you. I thought about buying you Coors (for the Colorado aspect), but I wanted to make sure you got exactly what you wanted. I called Winestyles Wine & Gifts first, but they didn't have beer. He said that Central Market would have every kind of beer you might want.

[bronco610]

I wasn't sure what you would like, so they have a giftcard for you. I thought about buying you Coors (for the Colorado aspect), but I wanted to make sure you got exactly what you wanted. I called Winestyles Wine & Gifts first, but they didn't have beer. He said that Central Market would have every kind of beer you might want.

Your going to laugh but my favorite is the cheapest beer out there, Milwaukee's Best.:rofl:

[Falconer]

Well, that just means you get more of it. LOL

[bronco610]

Well, that just means you get more of it. LOL

Thank you sir. On the serious side, Wait til you see Sams helmet. I am putting removable pads inside so as his head size changes you just put in a smaller set of pads. There are also a couple of other suprizes on the bike I am keeping under my hat as well as a special gift for you.:thumbs:

[Falconer]

You have no need to thank me. What you are doing, as well as everyone else on this board, is something that I can never repay. Words cannot express my gratitude to all of you.

My hope is to someday meet all of you, so that you can meet Sam and I can shake the hands of some of the best people on this earth. I can assure you that there are many people that have been watching what is going on here, and it has affected them in profound ways. The teachers and kids at Sam's school are watching the blog everyday to see how the bike is coming along. I believe this is only the beginning to a great story!

[bronco610]

You have no need to thank me. What you are doing, as well as everyone else on this board, is something that I can never repay. Words cannot express my gratitude to all of you.

My hope is to someday meet all of you, so that you can meet Sam and I can shake the hands of some of the best people on this earth. I can assure you that there are many people that have been watching what is going on here, and it has affected them in profound ways. The teachers and kids at Sam's school are watching the blog everyday to see how the bike is coming along. I believe this is only the beginning to a great story!

Unfortunetly the blog doesnt get updated as quickly as the Mane because the wife is who is handeling that and with her working full time and going to school full time she has trouble keeping up. I will make sure she updates tonight. I just am not that computer savy and she asked me to leave it alone because it doesnt keep things in order.

[Falconer]

Unfortunetly the blog doesnt get updated as quickly as the Mane because the wife is who is handeling that and with her working full time and going to school full time she has trouble keeping up. I will make sure she updates tonight. I just am not that computer savy and she asked me to leave it alone because it doesnt keep things in order.

Oh, don't worry about that. I tell them that you make regular updates on the mane and they will just have to wait. :~ohyah!: Either that or they have to become a lifelong Broncos fan to get access to the breaking news. ;)

[bronco610]

Oh, don't worry about that. I tell them that you make regular updates on the mane and they will just have to wait. :~ohyah!: Either that or they have to become a lifelong Broncos fan to get access to the breaking news. ;)

Thats telling them. Besides once they see the bike completed if there a fan of the bike they wont have much coice but to be a fan of the Broncos. I made sure of that./:thumbs:

[bronco610]

Central Market in Southlake is a high-income gourmet store, and believe it or not they don't even carry Coors or Budweiser (and definately NOT Milwaukees Best!) That's okay, the wife says I need to learn to drink something more socially acceptable so she got this. Hilarious! Truth is, I was an executive for 20 years and do appreciate finer beers from around the world, so thanks to your Yankee ingenuity for the next couple of days I'll be enjoying this. You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman!

The bad news, now that the bike is almost done I will have to go out and somehow peddle these skills along with my years in sales and find a real job. Blech

[Falconer]

Central Market in Southlake is a high-income gourmet store, and believe it or not they don't even carry Coors or Budweiser (and definately NOT Milwaukees Best!) That's okay, the wife says I need to learn to drink something more socially acceptable so she got this. Hilarious! Truth is, I was an executive for 20 years and do appreciate finer beers from around the world, so thanks to your Yankee ingenuity for the next couple of days I'll be enjoying this. You sir, are a scholar and a gentleman!

The bad news, now that the bike is almost done I will have to go out and somehow peddle these skills along with my years in sales and find a real job. Blech

That is just not right. I didn't want to have you drink a beer that you didn't want to. I guess we need to find a real liquor store that carries real beer for you. That is the trouble with the phone, you don't alway know exactly what you are getting. :oyvey:

[bronco610]

That is just not right. I didn't want to have you drink a beer that you didn't want to. I guess we need to find a real liquor store that carries real beer for you. That is the trouble with the phone, you don't alway know exactly what you are getting. :oyvey:

You did fine dont sweat it. I am happy and the bike should be done tomorrow or saturday. The beer thing started as a joke anyway and more than I expected.:thumbs:

[Falconer]

You did fine dont sweat it. I am happy and the bike should be done tomorrow or saturday. The beer thing started as a joke anyway and more than I expected.:thumbs:

The thing is, I had this idea for the beer about two or three weeks ago. I just kept forgetting to do it. When I saw your post today, it reminded me to get'er done. Now I hope you won't go getting all uppity with me now that you have that fancy schmancy beer. ;D

[bronco610]

The thing is, I had this idea for the beer about two or three weeks ago. I just kept forgetting to do it. When I saw your post today, it reminded me to get'er done. Now I hope you won't go getting all uppity with me now that you have that fancy schmancy beer. ;D

Trust me, uppity is not my style.:thumbsup:

[bronco610]

All celebrate the bike is finally done. Few finishing touches on the helmet and finalize the travel arangements and Sam will have his bike!!!!!!!8')

[REB]

All celebrate the bike is finally done. Few finishing touches on the helmet and finalize the travel arangements and Sam will have his bike!!!!!!!8')

!Booya! !Booya! !Booya! ^5

[Conklin]

All celebrate the bike is finally done. Few finishing touches on the helmet and finalize the travel arangements and Sam will have his bike!!!!!!!8')


call me and we'll talk about travel!

[Master___Pain]

call me and we'll talk about travel!


Yo Conk, you may want to PM him that # and delete it from the thread.

[bronco610]

More teasers

[REB]

417 437 9711
call me and we'll talk about travel!

Your gonna be getting crank calls from drunk Mock and beezer now ;D

[bronco610]

back of helmet

[bronco610]

Spoke to Conklin, looks like Sam will have his bike by tuesday!!:sunshine:

[REB]

Spoke to Conklin, looks like Sam will have his bike by tuesday!!:sunshine:


Cool and great helmet :thumbsup:

[Conklin]

Spoke to Conklin, looks like Sam will have his bike by tuesday!!:sunshine:

not quite tuesday...its lookin like i'll get it monday morning in OKC, bring it back here to joplin and hang on to it thru wed, i've already got a trip planned to Saintlouis so imma just bring it with me there and thursday morning, make the trip from STL to carbondale and drop it off :-D

[theAPAOps5]

I can't wait. I have been waiting for this moment since this thread started. I want video of the whole thing. This is some awesome stuff right here! Bronco610 if you ever need anything and I mean anything you let me know.

[Bronco Billy]

Man, the helmet and bike are awesome! Great job! :notworthy

[Sassy]

610...there's your new business! Custom made bikes for children with special needs ...seriously, good job!

[epicSocialism4tw]

610 is the orangemane poster of the year.

I have an idea for something special to do for him, so if anyone wants in on it give me a PM. We'll run it by the site owner and see if we cant get it in the works.

[Los Broncos]

What a sweet bike.

[bronco610]

More teasers. Bike without Sams seat.:thumbs:

[bronco610]

More!

[bronco610]

Steering cover

[bronco610]

Fork

[bronco610]

Nice and straight, the hardest part of the build.

[bronco610]

Okay folks heading up with the bike to okc. Will send pictures of the helmet and Sams seat tomorrow. Hate to even ask one more time for donations but will take anything I can get at this point. I have over 400 hours in this to this point and I would have never thought it would take this long. Any help would be appriciated. Again hate to even ask.:notworthy

[Los Broncos]

Okay folks heading up with the bike to okc. Will send pictures of the helmet and Sams seat tomorrow. Hate to even ask one more time for donations but will take anything I can get at this point. I have over 400 hours in this to this point and I would have never thought it would take this long. Any help would be appriciated. Again hate to even ask.:notworthy

Wish i could help more man, but im having some troubles of my own, your doing a great job.

[REB]

More teasers. Bike without Sams seat.:thumbs:

Awesome 610! :thumbsup:

[27atwater]

mad props 610. You are good people.

[27atwater]

Just made a small donation...wish i woulda seen this thread sooner. Not much, but i hope it helps in some way.

[27atwater]

I also mentioned this project on broncosfreak.com. Hopefully a few will come thru w/ some more donations.

again, great work. The world needs more people willing to use their time and energy to help out others.

[Full Throttle]

I also mentioned this project on broncosfreak.com. Hopefully a few will come thru w/ some more donations.

again, great work. The world needs more people willing to use their time and energy to help out others.

Thank you SmilinAssassin..If the participants may allow us to, we will make it a sticky thread over at the Freak.

Benetto

[theAPAOps5]

Hey Bronco610. I pretty much maxed out what I could give when I donated and bought the harness. However, I close on the sale of my house on Thursday and close on our new house hopefully a week later. After things settle down I can hit you up with some more coin with no problem to help you recoup your costs. If you can't wait let me know and maybe I can come up with something.

[bronco610]

Ladies and Gentelmen I give you Sams bike complete!!!!!:thanku:

[Los Broncos]

Ladies and Gentelmen I give you Sams bike complete!!!!!:thanku:

Can i get a ride to the store?

[bronco610]

Hey Bronco610. I pretty much maxed out what I could give when I donated and bought the harness. However, I close on the sale of my house on Thursday and close on our new house hopefully a week later. After things settle down I can hit you up with some more coin with no problem to help you recoup your costs. If you can't wait let me know and maybe I can come up with something.

Your help was greatly appriciated, I could not have done it with out you or the Mane. Anyone who contributes or doesnt does so because their station in life at the time allows. That is what makes the Mane a special place, a family. Yes we have a couple of black sheep, but what family doesnt. I thank all of you for your help and allowing me to do this project. God bless, or what ever positive spirit you believe in to all of you!!!!:thumbsup:

[bronco610]

One last picture before I head up to OKC. Sams helmet being modeled by Ashton my neighbors 6month old. It has removable different size pads so it can conform to any childs head size. Pretty nifty!!!:sunshine:

[Los Broncos]

One last picture before I head up to OKC. Sams helmet being modeled by Ashton my neighbors 6month old. It has removable different size pads so it can conform to any childs head size. Pretty nifty!!!:sunshine:

You did a great job man, enjoy Sam.

[PatsWin2002]

Great job, 610.

You're a very talented guy. Whooda thunk it? ;)

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Great Job 610

Thanks from everyone at the Mane

[NaptownChief]

That is awesome.....Just yank those Donkey stickers off in place of some NY Mets logos and this bike would be perfect.

[Conklin]

well...after 7 hours of drivin, its not in missouri, wednesday it'll make the 4.5 hour trip up to saintlouis and then to illinois from there

[REB]

Ladies and Gentelmen I give you Sams bike complete!!!!!:thanku:

http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c247/REB65/smileyYouTheMan.gif

[epicSocialism4tw]

Great job.

This is the best thing ever to come through this site.

[Bronco Billy]

Again, great job! I made another donation. I can't believe you took the time to do all this.

[theAPAOps5]

well...after 7 hours of drivin, its not in missouri, wednesday it'll make the 4.5 hour trip up to saintlouis and then to illinois from there


Awesome stuff man. That is great that you are making that much of a trek to deliver the bike. I am on a mission to get the Broncos organization word of this but my attempts have been futile. But I am persistent.

[vancejohnson82]

just wanted to say that i am new to the board and i read through this whole thing just now....all i have to say is "wow" because this is great stuff and i am donating on Thursday when i get paid (yes, I'm one of those paycheck/paycheck people)

this is really awesome

[bronco610]

As with all projects when they are finished, there are things I wished I had done diffrent. However at least this one time I can truly say this is one of the best accoplishments I have been a part of in my life and would like to say thanks to the Mane and everyone involved for your help. Couldnt of done it with out you. Special thanks to ApaOps5 and especially Conklin for going above and beyond. You guys are great. And of course to Falconer and Sam for allowing me to do this for them! This was as much a gift for me as it was for you. Conklin, hope I didnt talk your ear off to much. It was really great meeting someone from the Mane.:thumbsup: :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
Falconer, please dont hesitate to call me if you need any thing adjusted on the seat or bike or just have questions on how something works.

[bronco610]

Almost forgot, a very, very, very thank you for all your donations as you are as responsible as I was in completing this bike. Just goes to show what people working together can do:yayaya: :yayaya: :yayaya:
Special gifts coming for all of you from the wife and I as soon as I take a couple of days off!
Today is wednesday 2am. Tomorrow Falconer should have the bike. Cant wait for pics.

[Conklin]

just loaded her up now...heading to st louis in 3 hours :-D

[Falconer]

Sam is out of school after today, and I am taking the rest of the week off work. I will also be off next week as well, as my daughter should be entering the world no later than next Tuesday. !Booya! Conkin and I talked on Monday, and we should have no problem hooking up. He is actually driving all the way to my house to deliver it, so he will get to meet Sam in person. We should be able to get some pics up very soon after the bike gets here. I am also still trying to find a video camera to record Sam in his new bike and upload it to Youtube. I think I will be able to get that worked out tonight.

I would also like to thank each and every one of you again. This really says something about the people who are a part of this community.

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Great News! We are all looking forward to seeing the pictures. Give Sam a hug for us all and congrats in advance on the birth of his sister.

[worm]

Wow. A sister and a bike. A big week for Sam.

[smalltowngrll]

WOW...that bike is AMAZING!!!

I love to see things come together like this!! Just amazing!

[bronco610]

Just heard from Falconer, the bike is there and they are getting ready to take Sam on his first ride. Conklin has 3 cameras I think Falconer said so we should get pictures later.:yayaya: :yayaya: :yayaya:

[theAPAOps5]

HELL YEAH BABY!!!!! I hope Sam is in 7th Heaven!

[bronco610]

I'm waiting for Falconer to call me back after the first ride.

[theAPAOps5]

My wife always teases me about posting here. Then I showed her this project and she was in awe. Its funny how something like a game that has no direct meaning on our lives can bring people together and something like the can be achieved. bronco610 I can't say it enough, you are a rare breed these days. Let me know if you are still short on funds for this. Money will be stable again soon and I can hit you up with some.

[bronco610]

I'm sitting here on pins and needles praying something doesnt go wrong. The harness you sent and the way it goes on the bike are tricky to adjust just right the first time and could be time consuming. Not having Sam here while making the bike and checking the fit and set up at each juncture comes to mind. I hope I am just being paranoid.

[theAPAOps5]

Oh man I hope the harness works for him because it was so much like his other one in the picture I thought he would feel comfortable with it. Now I am stressing.

[REB]

Just heard from Falconer, the bike is there and they are getting ready to take Sam on his first ride. Conklin has 3 cameras I think Falconer said so we should get pictures later.:yayaya: :yayaya: :yayaya:

!Booya! !Booya! !Booya!

[bronco610]

Oh man I hope the harness works for him because it was so much like his other one in the picture I thought he would feel comfortable with it. Now I am stressing.

Dont stress any problems with it would be because of something I didnt do right.

[epicSocialism4tw]

I hope that everyone who takes a look at this thread can come to the conclusion that they too can make a real difference in their community. Don't let it stop here. Imagine how cool it would be if you were able to do similar things all throughout your year. It's possible.

Have your family help you. Find something that doesnt cost much money. Make it a family tradition!

[bronco610]

Mission accomplished
It works and Sam went for his first ride!!!!!

[theAPAOps5]

Awesome!!!!!!!

[REB]

VeryCool!!!!!!! :thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Awesome!!!!!!!

I have to say the way things have gone for me lately I was worried anything that could go wrong has. Now my lawn mower blew the engine. Thank God the bike is is doing what it is supposed to!!!:thumbsup:

[epicSocialism4tw]

Mission accomplished
It works and Sam went for his first ride!!!!!

(que Flight of the Valkyries)

[bronco610]

(que Flight of the Valkyries)

I think I will download that and put it on my phone as a ringer!!!

[smalltowngrll]

I have to say the way things have gone for me lately I was worried anything that could go wrong has. Now my lawn mower blew the engine. Thank God the bike is is doing what it is supposed to!!!:thumbsup:

I have one that you could have...but, we'd have to have to relay it from Oregon to where you are! ;) Ok, so that's a bit much...but, hey! :thumbsup:

[bronco610]

I have one that you could have...but, we'd have to have to relay it from Oregon to where you are! ;) Ok, so that's a bit much...but, hey! :thumbsup:

Thanks anyway but I think I will just go get one where I got the last 2. I usually only pay about $30 bucks for one they last for a couple of years and I just pitch them. Just the timing this time was bad. My back yard is begining to look like a jungle.8')

[watermock]

Thanks anyway but I think I will just go get one where I got the last 2. I usually only pay about $30 bucks for one they last for a couple of years and I just pitch them. Just the timing this time was bad. My back yard is begining to look like a jungle.8')

You need to join Bunnies Forever. Make your lawn a wildlife refuge and kitty hunting ground. You might of checked the oil heh...

Regardless. play it by ear. Wally world has dome desls. Bad time for it to throw a rod or whatever. Remember to check the oil next time LOL.

[bronco610]

You need to join Bunnies Forever. Make your lawn a wildlife refuge and kitty hunting ground. You might of checked the oil heh...

Regardless. play it by ear. Wally world has dome desls. Bad time for it to throw a rod or whatever. Remember to check the oil next time LOL.

Wasnt the oil. I buy used mowers for a fifth of a new one.

[Falconer]

Hey all,
Well, Sam and I had a great ride. He seemed to really enjoy the bike ride. There were plenty of smiles and some good laughs on his first ride. This was a good sign considering it took quite some time to get everything rigged up this first time. Of course I did not have the sense to take it inside and get it all put together, so Sam was kind of hot and tired when we were ready to get going.

This bike is... Wow! That is about all I can say. It rides awesome, and puts Sam in the greatest position. The fact that I could jump right on and not have a problem with it at all, shows how well it is set up and balanced! Scott has done an awesome job.

I would also like to say how enjoyable it was to meet Conklin and his girlfriend. They took many pictures and will be posting them later tonight. I delayed them a little in their trip back, so that we could get a bite to eat and talk a little. I don't get to talk to many fellow Bronco fans in person down here. They also had a lot of good stories to tell me about the games and tailgates. I have to make sure we get to one soon. :~ohyah!:

I will try to get some pictures up in a little bit. Luckily my mother-in-law came by with her camera, so we have a couple that we can post. Although I am sure Conklin has much better ones to share.

[bronco610]

Hey all,
Well, Sam and I had a great ride. He seemed to really enjoy the bike ride. There were plenty of smiles and some good laughs on his first ride. This was a good sign considering it took quite some time to get everything rigged up this first time. Of course I did not have the sense to take it inside and get it all put together, so Sam was kind of hot and tired when we were ready to get going.

This bike is... Wow! That is about all I can say. It rides awesome, and puts Sam in the greatest position. The fact that I could jump right on and not have a problem with it at all, shows how well it is set up and balanced! Scott has done an awesome job.

I would also like to say how enjoyable it was to meet Conklin and his girlfriend. They took many pictures and will be posting them later tonight. I delayed them a little in their trip back, so that we could get a bite to eat and talk a little. I don't get to talk to many fellow Bronco fans in person down here. They also had a lot of good stories to tell me about the games and tailgates. I have to make sure we get to one soon. :~ohyah!:

I will try to get some pictures up in a little bit. Luckily my mother-in-law came by with her camera, so we have a couple that we can post. Although I am sure Conklin has much better ones to share.

Awesome!!!! Seems like the build took forever. Today makes it all worth while!

[smalltowngrll]

Great to hear, Falconer!!

[REB]

Hey all,
Well, Sam and I had a great ride. He seemed to really enjoy the bike ride. There were plenty of smiles and some good laughs on his first ride. This was a good sign considering it took quite some time to get everything rigged up this first time. Of course I did not have the sense to take it inside and get it all put together, so Sam was kind of hot and tired when we were ready to get going.

This bike is... Wow! That is about all I can say. It rides awesome, and puts Sam in the greatest position. The fact that I could jump right on and not have a problem with it at all, shows how well it is set up and balanced! Scott has done an awesome job.

I would also like to say how enjoyable it was to meet Conklin and his girlfriend. They took many pictures and will be posting them later tonight. I delayed them a little in their trip back, so that we could get a bite to eat and talk a little. I don't get to talk to many fellow Bronco fans in person down here. They also had a lot of good stories to tell me about the games and tailgates. I have to make sure we get to one soon. :~ohyah!:

I will try to get some pictures up in a little bit. Luckily my mother-in-law came by with her camera, so we have a couple that we can post. Although I am sure Conklin has much better ones to share.

Excellent!

[Crushaholic]

It's great to see that the project was a success. Congratulations!:thumbsup:

[bronco610]

Pictures!!! Must have Pictures!!!!!!

[Los Broncos]

Nice, you're a great person, im sure it makes him happy.

[Falconer]

Here are a few pictures. Conklin will be posting others tonight I believe.

[Falconer]

And another one.

[Master___Pain]

Here are a few pictures. Conklin will be posting others tonight I believe.

That is priceless right there Falconer. That picture is truly worth a 1000 words. The joy on your face is immense!

[Falconer]

Last one for now.

[Sassy]

Awww...very sweet!

[bronco610]

Priceless!!!!!

[bronco610]

For those who thought the seat was too big, not!!! Man I should have made a longer leg and foot shelf.

[theAPAOps5]

Man that makes my day. Its awesome to see this whole thing completed.

[Los Broncos]

Cool pics, enjoy Sam!

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Fantastic 610. Great job. Thank you so much.

Falconer - Be sure to keep those pictures coming. We're going to want to see baby sister soon too.

[crazyhorse]

What an effort! Without a doubt.

This should be a "ring of fame" thread for sure.

It shines a positive light on the board, it's members, and 610 in particular.

For what it's worth, I'm very proud of you, and for you.

[Conklin]

http://photos-794.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383794_4080.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-832.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383832_5512.jpg

[smalltowngrll]

WOW..That's all I can say!!

[theAPAOps5]

The look on Sam's face on that first picture from Conklin says it all.

[Conklin]

alright, now to the beginning of the photos, this is falconer and i trying to figure out the harness system
http://photos-836.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383836_2742.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-838.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383838_3237.jpg

[Conklin]

still figuring out the harness...and his wife in the background with sam
http://photos-839.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383839_3480.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-840.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383840_3721.jpg (http://photos-840.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383840_3721.jpg)

[Conklin]

strappin him in nice and tight
http://photos-845.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383845_4940.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-846.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383846_5190.jpg

[Conklin]

finally got that figured out...now into gettin him into the bike
http://photos-847.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383847_5458.jpg
http://photos-848.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383848_5711.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-849.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383849_5956.jpg
http://photos-850.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383850_6198.jpg

[epicSocialism4tw]

Beautiful, folks.

Now Falconer, you dont have an excuse not to get some cardiovascular work done. ;D

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

Conklin - Thank you for taking the time to deliver the bike and help get it set up. We are proud of you too.

And thanks to all who contributed. If anyone else can contribute to help reimburse 610, I am sure he would appreciate it.

[Conklin]

http://photos-851.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383851_6443.jpg
http://photos-852.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383852_6691.jpg
(http://photos-852.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383852_6691.jpg)

[Conklin]

http://photos-853.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383853_6942.jpg
http://photos-854.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383854_7196.jpg

[Conklin]

time for the helmet now
http://photos-856.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383856_7696.jpg
http://photos-858.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383858_8187.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-859.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383859_8436.jpg
http://photos-860.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383860_8683.jpg

[theAPAOps5]

Hey Falconer, how was Mom handeling the first bike ride? She looks a little nervous, like moms tend to be ;D

[Conklin]

http://photos-861.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383861_8938.jpg
http://photos-869.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383869_1087.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-870.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383870_1344.jpg
http://photos-874.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383874_2433.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-875.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383875_2726.jpg
http://photos-878.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383878_3537.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-879.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383879_3984.jpg
proud parents and grandma
http://photos-881.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383881_4566.jpg

[Conklin]

http://photos-882.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383882_4822.jpg
http://photos-885.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383885_5587.jpg

[Falconer]

Hey Falconer, how was Mom handeling the first bike ride? She looks a little nervous, like moms tend to be ;D

She seemed ok, but she does know my track record so she might have been a little nervous. However, the nervous look may be more a look of wishing that she was in the hospital having that dang baby. ;D

[Conklin]

and the ride is over :(
http://photos-887.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383887_6101.jpg
http://photos-888.ak.facebook.com/photos-ak-sf2p/v82/80/26/107700879/n107700879_30383888_6361.jpg