Thematic =planes, trains, boats and automobiles=

Racer X 69 · 04-13-2017, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

I wonder how many know this Tug by Name and what Canadian Music Icon narrated stories about him?

Theodore Tugboat.

Denny Doherty.

**Arn** · 04-13-2017, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

I wonder how many know this Tug by Name

We saw Theodore in Nova Scotia, back in 2002.

Shaun · 04-14-2017, 09:36 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Kayaker on a bleak February day:

This one is the best automobile so far in this thread, no doubt about it. Oops, sorry, I just saw the word "boats" on the title.

**NS_Sailor** · 04-15-2017, 05:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

Theodore Tugboat.

Denny Doherty.

Racer X

You're 100% correct. I guess there are some out there that can identify Denny Doherty as "Papa" Denny from the "Mama's & Papa's" or know that he was born, grew up, and now sadly rests in a cemetery here in Halifax

Just writing about him has the sound of "California Dreamin'" going through my brain

Racer X 69 · 04-15-2017, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by NS_Sailor

Racer X

You're 100% correct. I guess there are some out there that can identify Denny Doherty as "Papa" Denny from the "Mama's & Papa's" or know that he was born, grew up, and now sadly rests in a cemetery here in Halifax

Just writing about him has the sound of "California Dreamin'" going through my brain

If I recall correctly the same producers gave our children the animated train that Ringo Starr voiced.

**NS_Sailor** · 04-16-2017, 04:58 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Racer X 69

If I recall correctly the same producers gave our children the animated train that Ringo Starr voiced.

True Theodore was roughly based on the same premise as Thomas the Tank Engine that was produced in UK and narrated by Ringo Starr. The creators and producers of the Theodore were from Halifax and the show was a co-production between the CBC & PBS. The original set of the show (Halifax Harbour) along with the original radio controlled tugs is on permanent display in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Ironically the display is in close proximity to the Museum's Titanic Exhibit.

If you are interested there are a couple of books written about tugs from the original company that Theodore was part of and represented (Foundation Towing & Eastern Canada Towing or ECTUG) The books were written by Farley Mowatt and called "Grey Seas Under" & "Serpent's Coil"

**Arn** · 04-18-2017, 09:54 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Shaun

This one is the best automobile so far in this thread, no doubt about it. Oops, sorry, I just saw the word "boats" on the title.

Cars too!
Here's one - a fast one.

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r0ckstarr · 04-19-2017, 05:42 AM - **3 Likes**

DA15

**aslyfox** · 04-19-2017, 06:42 AM - **2 Likes**

ok, ok, calling all cars Car 54 where are you?

You Tube

Yes two of the stars of "Car 54 Where Are You" also starred in "The Munsters", Al Lewis and Fred Gwynne, who also starred as the Judge in "My Cousin Vinnie"

ok, I wasn't old enough to watch the show but I do need some help:

I saw this vehicle when I parked to get some groceries. The only camera I had was my droid turbo phone

can anyone id it? is it a kit or a reproduction or what?

the engine part says "Oldsmobile Rocket"

sandbasser · 04-19-2017, 07:27 AM - **1 Like**

In SoCal they're called "Rat Rods"...although this one doesn't look 'ratty' enough for some tastes.

**aslyfox** · 04-19-2017, 07:46 AM

Originally posted by sandbasser

In SoCal they're called "Rat Rods"...although this one doesn't look 'ratty' enough for some tastes.

ok, i'm somewhat familiar with the term

can you tell is it a kit or built off a real vehicle, if so what?

sandbasser · 04-19-2017, 10:47 AM

Originally posted by Aslyfox

ok, i'm somewhat familiar with the term

can you tell is it a kit or built off a real vehicle, if so what?

Wikipedia is your friend...

Rat rod - Wikipedia

**aslyfox** · 04-19-2017, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by sandbasser

Wikipedia is your friend...

Rat rod - Wikipedia

thanks

wikipedia is like any other encyclopedia, a good start for research, but not necessarily the best place to end your research

r0ckstarr · 04-19-2017, 11:24 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by sandbasser

In SoCal they're called "Rat Rods"...although this one doesn't look 'ratty' enough for some tastes.

IMO, That's a proper ratrod. It's built just enough to make it go fast. I don't see any of the "trendy rat-rod" junk on it, like mailbox air cleaners, beer tap shifters, or fake rust. This one even appears to have had safety in mind with a disc brake upgrade.

**Arn** · 04-19-2017, 11:35 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Aslyfox

can anyone id it? is it a kit or a reproduction or what?

I think that's a Model A Ford coupe (1927-1931) hot rod, with an Olds engine (made up to 1960). The exhaust looks homemade, and the bits of rust make it likely that it is an old metal body, not a kit.

Here's something a bit newer - from the recent car show here.

04-16-2017, 04:58 AM - 1 Like	#1536
NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by Racer X 69 If I recall correctly the same producers gave our children the animated train that Ringo Starr voiced. True Theodore was roughly based on the same premise as Thomas the Tank Engine that was produced in UK and narrated by Ringo Starr. The creators and producers of the Theodore were from Halifax and the show was a co-production between the CBC & PBS. The original set of the show (Halifax Harbour) along with the original radio controlled tugs is on permanent display in the Maritime Museum of the Atlantic, Ironically the display is in close proximity to the Museum's Titanic Exhibit. If you are interested there are a couple of books written about tugs from the original company that Theodore was part of and represented (Foundation Towing & Eastern Canada Towing or ECTUG) The books were written by Farley Mowatt and called "Grey Seas Under" & "Serpent's Coil" Last edited by NS_Sailor; 04-16-2017 at 05:08 AM.

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Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by NS_Sailor I wonder how many know this Tug by Name and what Canadian Music Icon narrated stories about him? Theodore Tugboat. Denny Doherty.

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Arn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parksville Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,497	Originally posted by NS_Sailor I wonder how many know this Tug by Name We saw Theodore in Nova Scotia, back in 2002.

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Shaun New Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 12	Originally posted by paulh Kayaker on a bleak February day: This one is the best automobile so far in this thread, no doubt about it. Oops, sorry, I just saw the word "boats" on the title.

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NS_Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dartmouth Nova Scotia Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,020	Originally posted by Racer X 69 Theodore Tugboat. Denny Doherty. Racer X You're 100% correct. I guess there are some out there that can identify Denny Doherty as "Papa" Denny from the "Mama's & Papa's" or know that he was born, grew up, and now sadly rests in a cemetery here in Halifax Just writing about him has the sound of "California Dreamin'" going through my brain

04-15-2017, 07:57 AM	#1535
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,068	Originally posted by NS_Sailor Racer X You're 100% correct. I guess there are some out there that can identify Denny Doherty as "Papa" Denny from the "Mama's & Papa's" or know that he was born, grew up, and now sadly rests in a cemetery here in Halifax Just writing about him has the sound of "California Dreamin'" going through my brain If I recall correctly the same producers gave our children the animated train that Ringo Starr voiced.

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sandbasser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside, CA USA Posts: 143	In SoCal they're called "Rat Rods"...although this one doesn't look 'ratty' enough for some tastes.

04-19-2017, 07:46 AM	#1541
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by sandbasser In SoCal they're called "Rat Rods"...although this one doesn't look 'ratty' enough for some tastes. ok, i'm somewhat familiar with the term can you tell is it a kit or built off a real vehicle, if so what?

04-19-2017, 10:47 AM	#1542
sandbasser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside, CA USA Posts: 143	Originally posted by Aslyfox ok, i'm somewhat familiar with the term can you tell is it a kit or built off a real vehicle, if so what? Wikipedia is your friend... Rat rod - Wikipedia

04-19-2017, 10:50 AM	#1543
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by sandbasser Wikipedia is your friend... Rat rod - Wikipedia thanks wikipedia is like any other encyclopedia, a good start for research, but not necessarily the best place to end your research

04-19-2017, 11:24 AM - 1 Like	#1544
r0ckstarr Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,507	Originally posted by sandbasser In SoCal they're called "Rat Rods"...although this one doesn't look 'ratty' enough for some tastes. IMO, That's a proper ratrod. It's built just enough to make it go fast. I don't see any of the "trendy rat-rod" junk on it, like mailbox air cleaners, beer tap shifters, or fake rust. This one even appears to have had safety in mind with a disc brake upgrade.