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Unfortunately even I make mistakes ( it's s shocker I know! ). I thought I was able to identify the southern road in two of Moparmotel's photos, but after looking at them again before I posted them I realized that they weren't of the southern road. Whoops sorry guys!

Now onto the Duke Farm. This first photo seems to have been taken on Sagecrest Circle, which is just north of the ranch. The Duke farm would have been located in the top righthand corner of the photo. This next photo is a combination of the farm, and Hazzard Pond. The farm would have been in the right foreground of this photo, while Hazzard Pond was in the center of this photo, above the little triangle. And see that little patch of light green pretty much dead center in the picture? That I think is the infamous southern road that has pretty much disappeared since Dukes wrapped.

Ok so I've taken a look at the pictures, and I think I've been able to locate the Duke Farm,the dried up Hazzard Pond and the southern road which was used most often for any chase scenes. If anyone thinks I'm wrong, please say so because it's possible I could be wrong. Anyway firstly let me start with the entrance of the ranch. The ranch starts out with two roads at the entrance, one at the northern end and one at the southern end. There's about 500 feet of open ground between the Old Road and Tom Sarmento's shop. You can see the open space in the pictures below. This first photo was taken at the northern corner of the entrance to the ranch. The north road would have been located where the big sign is now. This next one was taken about half way between the two roads. Try and imagine back twenty one years ago, and seeing a parking lot full of Dodge Chargers all in various states of disrepair in the distance of this picture.

Do you think you would be able to take the pictures next time with your iPhone and turn the location setting on? That way you'd be able to see where each picture was taken which would help me figure out locations.

Wow it's great to see the ranch from a different perspective. It's really changed since Dukes but I think I recognize a few of the locations as the Duke farm and Hazzard Pond. I won't have time to go into those pictures in detail until Friday evening, but I promise I'll cover the topic on Friday evening! You say you went into the ranch at a little side entrance? That must be at the houses just north of the ranch. The "for sale" sign advertises 20 acres for sale. That 20 acres is on the northern end of the ranch, next to the houses. I don't think it ever got much screen time, aside from the Capitol City Junkyard in "Happy Birthday General Lee". This may sound strange moparmotel, but do you have a smart phone or an iphone? Because there are apps you can get which keep track of where you've been. If you used this app, and sent me a screengrab of the app showing where you were on the ranch I could identify the location of the pictures

Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and it's certainly the case with this bike. I was slightly strapped for cash after christmas, and needed a quick source of income. The tandem was the bike I used the least, and was the one I could make the most on. I really didn't want to sell it, as I still hadnt fully finished it or ridden it very far. Luckily, the buyer lives five minutes away from me, and is a bike enthusiast. He's also a fan of the Dukes of Hazzard, and said he'd leave the bikes paint job the way it is. So while I feel bad getting rid of a creation I loved designing, building and riding I feel glad that it's gone to a good home And yes I do have plans for my next creation... Anybody want to guess what it is?

Hi y'all.* Sorry I haven't been on in a while. I've been really busy with school exams and studying and things like that. I'd just like y'all to take a minute to remember a teacher who I had last year who unfortunately passed away the other day. Orlaith Donahue, was my religion teacher for part of last year. She had finished her teaching degree in 2011. It was always her dream to work in Terenure College, where I go to school. She had extra Irish classes with one of the teachers in the school, and was passionate about religion and teaching. Her dream came true over the summer months of 2011, when Orlaith was offered a permanent job as a religion and English teacher in Terenure. She formed a close bond with pupils and staff, and enjoyed working with her colleagues and students. Orlaith was also very sports orientated. This was perhaps her only downfall, as when she felt a lump on her stomach last Easter, she assumed it to be stomach muscle. Unfortunately it was discovered to be stomach cancer.* She was immidiately hospitalized, and treated for the tumor.* However, the cancer continued to spread, and Orlaith was unable to return to work at the start of this year as previously hoped.* Nobody in school was aware of how severe Orlaith's condition was. I wish I had been more aware, as I never got a chance to say goodbye. My English teacher had been particularly close to Orlaith, and regularly visited the hospital where she was staying. It was my english teacher that broke the news of Orlaith's death, after a brief 24 years on this planet, and I felt stunned.* I was determined to go to the funeral. It just felt like the right thing to do. Fortunately the school realized this was the intention of many students, so buses were organized to take us to the church. I was fortunate enough to be given the task of doing a reading. I only wish I could have done more. I am not generally emotional, but seeing Orlaith's family completely broken moved me to tears. As the coffin was carried out of the church, the teachers who attended the funeral turned to one another for support.* Rest in Peace Orlaith* **

Really? In Ireland it's illegal to use any sort of electronic device while driving at any age. That also includes talking to someone on the phone with the speaker on. I think it's an automatic €500 fine, and two penalty points on our licence. The penalty points are basically like a black mark on your licence, and if you get twelve points you have your licence taken off you and you can't apply for a new one for two years. Is that right Hoss? Our police are also very strict with speeding. They have speed cameras on most main roads, and consider 52mph in a 50mph zone to be speeding. My dads mom learnt that the hard way unfortunately. On a lighter note, now that you have your permit you'll have to perfect your hood slide and jump through the window!

Congratulations K-Duke! I just thought I'd add a few tips of my own that I've picked up over the past few months. - Never cross your arms while you're driving. It's easier and safer to shuffle the wheel between your hands. - Always drive with the drivers window down half an inch or so. It stops the windows fogging up. - If you're driving a manual, or stick shift, never drive with one hand resting on the shifter. You don't have as much control of the car if you're hit. - Don't leave you're foot resting on the clutch. It wears it out quicker. - Whenever you stop while driving always put the parking brake on and then put it in park. This means that if you're hit from behind you won't be sent flying forward. - And finally, if you see a construction site, dip in the road, or broken bridge make sure you're doing at least 60mph to make the jump! Safe driving!

Slow and steady race! I really hope that's the case because this bike is certainly going slowly. I need to paint the stars, then buy clear coat. At this rate I'll be finished in college and will be married with two kids before this gets finished!! Anyway for now here are a few pictures of the bike.

Sorry for the lack of photos in this thread. I've been working on this mostly during the evenings. I did however, manage to take a few earlier on today. Unfortunately, the light disappeared before I could take any pictures of the finished name and numbers. The only things left to do are paint the red and white of the flag, paint the handlebars silver ( there's orange overspray on the handlebars at the moment ) and clear coat the whole thing. Hopefully I can atleast get the red and white done this weekend!

I've been really busy for the past few days, so progress has been slow. I almost lost the tandem bike, Fall Guy bike and the Xtreme Lee frame on Halloween night, when the decorations we had draped on them began to burn from the heat of candles nearby. Luckily however, I noticed this before it got out of control and burnt the bikes, my moms car, and the wooden garage doors. The weather hasn't been great, and I only managed to get the primer and silver base coat done on Thursday evening. Unfortunately it was too dark to take pictures while the paint was drying. I spent most of today working on the graphics ( I have a newfound respect for Hoss now). I started by drawing them by hand onto a sheet of paper and putting it in the photocopier scanning tray. I then got a standard size blank sticker sheet and put it in my printer paper tray. My mom uses these for printing things and giving them out to the kids in her class. I think she's the Irish equivalent of a kindergarten teacher? (4-5 year olds) Then I photocopied the graphics three times, as there is a maximum of three different colours on each graphic. I then roughly cut out one of each graphic with a scissors, applied it to the necessary area of the bike, then cut it out with a sharpened razor blade. This process allows me to retain consistency, and will also give me a template if I ever need to repaint the graphics. It also seems more practical, as before I just used masking tape, and couldn't ensure each "01" and "General Lee" were the same. Hopefully I can paint the orange coat tomorrow, and maybe even the blue of the flag and name!

Welcome to HazzardNet Jamie! Y'all may notice we do things a little different here!

I didn't manage to get too much work done today. I had planned to strip all the paint off and give it a coat of primer, but unfortunately we had a powercut that lasted all morning, and my dad wanted to take me out driving in the afternoon. That being said, I did manage to grind down two holes, and fill them with metal filler. I also managed to strip most of the paint using the sanding disk on my trusty angle grinder. I've also come up with some good sketches for the 01, flag and text, but I'll keep that a secret for now. These are the most up to date pictures of the bike. It's hard to believe my other Lee was like this just over a year ago... The two unnecessary holes ground down and filled. Isn't this a familiar sight? The pink shavings on the ground are from my sisters Halloween costume. She wants to be a cupcake so I've been enlisted to build it for her... The two Lee's together.

Happy birthday Val! Because the clocks changed last night in Ireland, I had time this morning to make you a cake

Time for an update! I gave the bike it's final clear coat today, and then reassembled it. I also fitted the two white wall tires that I found, and I think they really made the bike look good. I've just got to measure and order the decals now, and maybe buy some sirens like I did for the Rosco bike I built last year. Anyway here's a few pictures of the finished product!

Hey y'all. Before you click off this thread, assuming I'm building another unique bike, hear me out on this one... This is a General Lee, with a twist! Let me start off with this link. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/3158386/1969-dodge-charger This is blues musician Kenny Wayne Shephard's General Lee, or "Xtreme Lee". I saw a show which documented the build process of this car, and it includes an interview with Renaud Veluzat, one of the original General Lee builders from season 2 to season 4. Kenny's Lee was modified and altered from the standard General Lee. The graphics were done in such a way that it looked like they were peeling off, the whole car was lowered, the push bar was chrome, and the wheels were chrome ten spoked. I finished the tandem bikes paint and assembly today (I'll update that thread next), so was wondering what I'd do next. I came across a video of "Xtreme Lee" at the SEMA Show, so began toying with the idea of building an Xtreme Lee of my own. I hit the internet for cheap bikes that were as close in size, and style to my current Lee. Within half an hour I had found one ten minutes from my house, and within an hour I had it sitting in my garden. Both bikes are made by the same company, however the new frame is blue (the original Lee's frame was green/brown) and the tubing on the new frame is slightly skinnier than the original Lee. Unfortunately it was too dark by the time I got home to take any pictures, but I did manage to take one just after I bought it. Eagle eyed readers will note that the new bike has no wheels, pedals, or handlebars. I'm not worried about that, because I've accumulated a large collection of pedals, wheels, tires, brakes, gears and most things that I bike needs. Here's a picture of Kenny Wayne's Xtreme Lee, just to give you an idea of what I've got in mind.

Thanks Roger! Carlos I was worried about that when I first saw the frame, but two people have sat on it with no creaks or groans. If the frame does seem weak, I'll weld a piece of steel between the front and back pedals.

Welcome to HazzardNet Mo! Y'all may notice we do things a little different here!

This weekend just keeps getting better and better. Firstly because I got a free voucher to the local dump (to encourage people to avoid building bonfires for Halloween) which means I can finally get rid of all the plastic, tires, worn brakes, and other various bike parts that the local scrap yard won't accept. Secondly, while I was out walking my dog earlier in the evening, I saw five seemingly brand new 26 inch tires in a dumpster outside someone's house. This couldn't have come at a better time, as I needed three tires for three separate bikes. Two of the tires are also white walled (is that correct?) so I'm going to use them on the tandem. Unfortunately it was too dark to take any pictures when I fitted the new tires, but I did manage to take two earlier on in the day of the partially assembled bike. These show the brightness of the orange a little better, although it is still much brighter than the pictures show.

I got the orange and white paint earlier for the go kart I'm building in school, and also picked up two extra cans for the tandem. I painted the rear section first, as I figured orange paint over white paint is better than white paint over orange . The paint I use is quick drying, but unfortunately the rain came before it fully dried, so I had to quickly move the whole bike and paint stand indoors. For this job I chose a more neon orange, which unfortunately isn't shown very well in the pictures. The orange paint was also quick drying, so I was able to complete this paint job in under an hour. I then emptied almost a can of gloss clear coat onto the frame. This wasn't as quick to dry. By the time it dried it became dark, so I was unable to take any pictures of the fully assembled bike. I'm not going to hand paint the General's graphics on this time, instead I'm going to get them printed onto stickers along with the Rosco graphics, which were kindly supplied by the ever faithful Hoss. I haven't ordered the graphics, as I'm still unsure of the dimensions of everything I need. I also plan on buying a rear rack, rear rack bag, a siren, bottle cages, and standard bicycle lights for this bike, but they aren't really priorities at the moment.

Thanks Carlos! I'm hoping to do mechanical engineering next year in college. Now that you've said that Hoss, I'm beginning to lean towards varnishing instead of painting. The only problem is the large amount of pencil lines, which take a long time to sand off. I might paint the underside of each black, to act as a sealant and rot protector, and clear coat the rest. I bought two cans, but they're for paint, not wood, so I'd have to get a special wood varnish aerosol.

I think it's time for an update. I took the wheels from old tricycles. By pure chance they fit snugly over the threaded bar, so they're very sturdy. I now just have to sand the edges down, but I'm going to do that at home with a power sander when I'm painting it, instead of using sandpaper in school. I finished the go kart two weeks ago, but instead of wander around the class and do nothing I decided to build a trailer. The trailer is essentially a mini version of the go kart, except it only has two wheels, and a folding down tailgate. I didn't take to many pictures of the assembly, as the process is identical to the go kart. Here's one of the first pictures I took. The tailgate is hinged at the base with standard cabinet door hinges, and a chain (not attached in the picture) attaches to the tailgate and the two sides. The sides and front (not attached in the picture) are held together with glue and finger joints. The long beam that runs the length of the go kart, and that holds the axle and mounts, also stops the tailgate from dropping down to far. I've yet to shape the front end, but will probably just round off the edges. Here's the latest picture I have of it. You can see how the long beam holds the tailgate in place. It's also hard to make out, but you can see one of the links in the chain in the top right of the go kart. Now for a riddle. I went into town today, and bought these: Two oranges, two whites, a black, a blue, a red, a silver, and two cans of clear gloss. Can anyone guess what paint scheme I have for the go kart and trailer? Hint: The go kart and trailer aren't going to be the same.

Apologies for the lateness but happy birthday Brian!