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» Topic: PT BOAT RIDE ON TOY RESTORATION
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Ok guys, here is a most different project for me. My original PT Boat ride on toy went to Stan Pienkowski's house for a complete restoration job. I had always wanted to get this done, but with all the other projects I seem to come up with, and my PT-109 still in dry-dock at Stan's, the toy always seemed to come last. You will notice one of the photos contains an original photo of the toy in it's heyday. I was lucky to come across this on Ebay. Well, Stan has promised she might be done before Christmas, so here are the first of the photo's. Here we go again. By the way, as you recall PT-109, jumped on by our two Kamikaze Cats, is coming along, with just about all topside fixes completed. You should note, that Stan and I dropped it two weeks while inspecting the water line and props. This broke off the smoke generator, and rear flag supports, not to mention the two rear torpedo flasks. The course of the 109 continues...........

Frank

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT4-toy-01.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT4-toy-02.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT4-toy-03.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT4-toy-04.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT4-toy-05.jpg[/image]

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT4-toy-06.jpg[/image]

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 26, 2011 - 11:59am
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Frank,
That is one cool toy. Is it a push toy? does it have steering?

Bob

Posted By: Bob | Posted on: Sep 26, 2011 - 12:15pm
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Bob

This is a push toy and does have steering for the rider. It is one cool Toy and I can't wait to have Stan do his work on her..........

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 26, 2011 - 2:04pm
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Better have Stan reinforce the frame if you intend to ride it down the sidewalk.....

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Sep 26, 2011 - 3:12pm
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If I was, I would certainly make sure the Torpedoes were Live so I could shoot them right up your A--, LMAO......

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 26, 2011 - 4:15pm
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Way too cool Frank, I think your grand kids are going abscond with it.

Sheldon

Posted By: Hadly | Posted on: Sep 26, 2011 - 5:09pm
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Better have Stan reinforce the frame if you intend to ride it down the sidewalk.....

Will

Mark down a kill for Will - that shot hit home! Too funny...

Grandson of James J Stanton
RON 15 PT 209 and RON 23 PT 243
Check out: www.pistolpackinmama.net

Posted By: newsnerd99 | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 12:58am
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Better have Stan reinforce the frame if you intend to ride it down the sidewalk.....

Will

Mark down a kill for Will - that shot hit home! Too funny...

Grandson of James J Stanton
RON 15 PT 209 and RON 23 PT 243
Check out: www.pistolpackinmama.net

Pictures!

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 4:56am
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Not sure why the photos are not showing up. I'm sure Dick will figure it out.........

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 6:23am
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I don't know what you guys are drinking - but pass it around.

I see the photos, the photos are sitting there at Photobucket. The photos are correctly code in the text. It also appears those on the message board not drinking TORPEDO JUICE are seeing the photos. Maybe you guys need to switch to Anti-Freeze (WWII style) '[:-cheers-:]' '[:-cheers-:]' '[:-cheers-:]'

It was probably just a slow or very busy server at Photobucket, or this website's server at Comcast - remember this happens from time to time.

Dick

Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 8:01am
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Unless there are more than 7 posted, I see them too.

Ray

Posted By: Ray Wilbur | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 9:19am
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Now that we have cleared that up, LET THE RESTORATION BEGIN.............I thought about changing the numeral 4 on the side of the boat to something else, but I think that would wreck the original toy. Your thoughts?

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 11:12am
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I think you are right to keep the number as is....

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Sep 27, 2011 - 12:54pm
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Restoration, by definition, is destructive to history. I'd stick with the closest reproduction of the original as possible! But, the most important thing is: you own it, so do what makes you happy.

Grandson of James J Stanton
RON 15 PT 209 and RON 23 PT 243
Check out: www.pistolpackinmama.net

Posted By: newsnerd99 | Posted on: Sep 28, 2011 - 6:28am
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Well my friend...given that you solicited opinions...I like it the way it is. I say make a replica and let the grandchildren enjoy it...but then what do I know; I’m not the sharpest tack in the box. If you don’t believe me ask the wife....lol

Posted By: Mark Culp | Posted on: Sep 28, 2011 - 4:17pm
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Appreciate all the imput Guys. Will Post photos when Stan begins working on the project...........

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Sep 28, 2011 - 9:44pm
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Here is a better photo of the actual as advertised toy.
Frank

[image]http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p249/ptboats/FrankAndruss/PT_Ride-on.jpg[/image]

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Oct 15, 2011 - 11:11am
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Frank;
We all know that that is really you in the original photo as a 4-5 year old, that is why you still have it, and now want to restore it. But whatever became of your two pals on the USS Sicard (DD-346/DM-21/AG-100, which was a Clemson-class destroyer)toy?
Take care,
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Oct 15, 2011 - 11:26am
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Ted, you let the Cat out of the bag. I just love the photo, and boy it is hard enough to find the PT BOAT RIDE ON TOY, let along that awesome DESTROYER. Several years back i had the chance to purchase a PT BOAT RIDE on electrical driven toy. This was the type you would have seen years ago in front of the Department Stores. I could have got it for $300.00 bucks or so, but the shipping was expensive and at the time, I had no place to put it. I wish I could remember the guy that has it, but this is lost in time. It was nice, in great shape, with torpedoes, one seat for two Kids, a gun up front with running lights, and a coin box. It was running and the motion was like the boat was jumping the waves. Heck you can't buy it all.........

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Oct 15, 2011 - 2:48pm
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System test only

Posted By: Dick | Posted on: Oct 15, 2011 - 10:05pm
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I think my Wife thinks I'm crazy, but I purchased a child manequinn for the RIDE ON TOY, and also purchased a Hat like the one the boy is wearing in the photo. Finding the clothes to match should be no problem, but it should make for a really nice display, when STAN finishes the restoration sometime before CHRISTMAS ( I hope) as he has plenty on his plate...........

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Oct 16, 2011 - 9:31am
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Frank,
I think I would ask Stan to make it so you can test it out before you trust it to a mannequin. Come on you know you want to ride on that baby! Jerry

Jerry Gilmartin

Posted By: Jerry Gilmartin | Posted on: Oct 16, 2011 - 1:03pm
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Jerry

It would be nice, but my Grandson Dominick will get the first test run. I know he won't wear the hat though...............

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Oct 16, 2011 - 1:46pm
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