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staticorex · 04-08-2011, 04:42 PM

Please tell me Ted's a dog. If not he's a duschebag.

Idahotom · 04-08-2011, 10:56 PM

A test run today of Ted's new seating position. Better, but I noticed my seatbelt (where it attaches to the side) was interfering with him being able to stick his head out the window. That may be a problem as it is legally required here in Idaho to allow your dog to do so.

I made the platform out of the remaining piece of 5/8" OSB I had leftover from building the sleeping deck. It is supported by the existing indentations at the side of the rear passenger seat, meant to be a place to rest your arms I guess. Two short pieces of 1x2, positioned and screwed after the deck is in place, take out side to side slop, and there will be some, as if you cut it to fit tight, you can't get it in. That chunk of 5/8 weighs 11 lbs, and as soon as I come across a thin sheet of paneling, like 1/8" or so, I'll use that and stiffen it with some aircraft grade spruce, cut into 1x2's, left over from a '46 Taylorcraft wing rebuild. End weight then will be about 3 or 4 lbs.

To keep it positioned fore and aft, two struts (old ultralight aircraft wing rib material) attach to the deck (castellated nuts and a hairpin clip, for quick removal) and the rear fitting that I believe is there for the rear deck to pivot on, don't know I removed that stuff long ago. The only hole or mod to the car itself were the 3/32" holes in the rear strut attach point, and that will not effect it's original use much if at all.

This is better, but I (and Ted) still really need a 4 door, with power windows. Cranked half down, and the front heat on, that is how we roll all winter in the All-Trac except for the interstate. I frigging spoiled him, now he expects it. He went from zero knowledge of the proper way a dog rides in an Idaho rig (got him at the pound 3 years ago) to now expecting it no matter what. I do get a vicarious kick out of how much he enjoys it, it looks like great fun! If only the rear windows rolled down, even halfway! Sorry if I gave the impression in earlier posts I was talking about a person

detroiter · 04-08-2011, 04:41 PM

Even more reason to have "Ted" drive. Saves you the wear and tear on your vehicle :D

carnageehw · 04-08-2011, 10:56 PM

I said earlier it was weird for your (human) friend to sit in the back seat.

It's also weird to weird for a dog to ride in the back, and to name a dog, Ted.

Whatever happens with this situation, it's weird.

Altitude · 04-09-2011, 12:48 AM

I hate to be the one to break this to you. But that's not a dog, it's an Ewok!

frownonfun · 04-09-2011, 01:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Altitude

I hate to be the one to break this to you. But that's not a dog, it's an Ewok!

lol... literally.

nemelek · 04-09-2011, 12:51 AM

When my fur ball died it took hours to shop vac the car out. The wife got the next dog and it's only allowed in the truck.

SilverBack · 04-09-2011, 01:07 AM

Well dammit, why the hell didn't you just say he was just an ankle-biting dog in the first place? LOL

fluke_boy · 04-09-2011, 04:09 AM

Holy shitsnacks, Ted's an ewok - lol.
Props to Altitude.

2009BBPliftback · 04-09-2011, 02:09 PM

That photo had me lolin for sure.. Ted doesn't look happy...

STC · 04-09-2011, 07:41 PM

LOL! Are you sure that's Ted? Looks like a Tersesa instead!

Cheers!

D&D · 04-13-2011, 07:17 PM

Sorry to break it to you OP, but Ted needs to ride in a crate. Unless you've also fashioned a doggy seat belt??

04-08-2011, 04:42 PM	#1
staticorex View User's Garage Drives: Sc'd Yaris Sedan. Join Date: May 2007 Location: civilwar town. Posts: 660	Please tell me Ted's a dog. If not he's a duschebag. __________________ Tantum religio potuit suadere malorum.

04-08-2011, 04:41 PM	#3
detroiter Drives: 2008 Polar White LB Auto Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Metro Detroit Posts: 1,238	Even more reason to have "Ted" drive. Saves you the wear and tear on your vehicle :D __________________ I live my life a quarter pounder at a time. And for those 500 calories or more, I'm free. I need FRIES! Two of them. The big ones. Oh, and I need them tonight. You're lucky the double shot of BBQ sauce didn't blow the seam on your nugget box. There she is, 2 pounds of pure beef. My dad ate it in 9.0 seconds flat. Check it out, it's like this. If I lose, winner takes my happy meal. But if I win, I take the burger and the toy. To some people, that's more important.

04-09-2011, 12:51 AM	#7
nemelek DWEED Drives: 3DR 2008 Metorite Metalic Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 1,161	When my fur ball died it took hours to shop vac the car out. The wife got the next dog and it's only allowed in the truck. __________________ Making a decision without following it with an action is still a fantasy.

04-09-2011, 01:07 AM	#8
SilverBack Joey View User's Garage Drives: '14 Scion xD 5-speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: El Monte, Ca Posts: 3,529	Well dammit, why the hell didn't you just say he was just an ankle-biting dog in the first place? LOL __________________ Formerly owned Met-Met. '07 Yaris LB 5-speed. A forum post should be like a skirt: Long enough to cover the subject but short enough to keep things interesting. "I don't have an anger problem. I have an idiot problem." -Hank Hill

04-09-2011, 07:41 PM	#11
STC "LibertyRides!" View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris 3Dr LB \| 2020 Stang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: State College, PA, USA Posts: 576	LOL! Are you sure that's Ted? Looks like a Tersesa instead! Cheers! __________________ ~ Mark ~ 2010 Yaris 3-Dr Liftback, 5-Speed Manual, P185/60R 15, Bayou Blue Pearl I Love my YARIS - (Click below to see Gaslog): Most miles Tank: 538 tank/10.148 gal = 53.015 MPG / Most MPG: 54.95 MPG (ethanol) 425 tank/7.73 gal "The evils of government are directly proportional to the tolerance of the people." -- Frank Kent

04-08-2011, 10:56 PM	#2
Idahotom Drives: 2008 5 sp. LB Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Idahoi Posts: 268	A test run today of Ted's new seating position. Better, but I noticed my seatbelt (where it attaches to the side) was interfering with him being able to stick his head out the window. That may be a problem as it is legally required here in Idaho to allow your dog to do so. I made the platform out of the remaining piece of 5/8" OSB I had leftover from building the sleeping deck. It is supported by the existing indentations at the side of the rear passenger seat, meant to be a place to rest your arms I guess. Two short pieces of 1x2, positioned and screwed after the deck is in place, take out side to side slop, and there will be some, as if you cut it to fit tight, you can't get it in. That chunk of 5/8 weighs 11 lbs, and as soon as I come across a thin sheet of paneling, like 1/8" or so, I'll use that and stiffen it with some aircraft grade spruce, cut into 1x2's, left over from a '46 Taylorcraft wing rebuild. End weight then will be about 3 or 4 lbs. To keep it positioned fore and aft, two struts (old ultralight aircraft wing rib material) attach to the deck (castellated nuts and a hairpin clip, for quick removal) and the rear fitting that I believe is there for the rear deck to pivot on, don't know I removed that stuff long ago. The only hole or mod to the car itself were the 3/32" holes in the rear strut attach point, and that will not effect it's original use much if at all. This is better, but I (and Ted) still really need a 4 door, with power windows. Cranked half down, and the front heat on, that is how we roll all winter in the All-Trac except for the interstate. I frigging spoiled him, now he expects it. He went from zero knowledge of the proper way a dog rides in an Idaho rig (got him at the pound 3 years ago) to now expecting it no matter what. I do get a vicarious kick out of how much he enjoys it, it looks like great fun! If only the rear windows rolled down, even halfway! Sorry if I gave the impression in earlier posts I was talking about a person

04-08-2011, 10:56 PM	#4
carnageehw Drives: 2010 Fusion Hybrid Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Toronto Posts: 88	I said earlier it was weird for your (human) friend to sit in the back seat. It's also weird to weird for a dog to ride in the back, and to name a dog, Ted. Whatever happens with this situation, it's weird.

04-09-2011, 12:48 AM	#5
Altitude Drives: '08 LB MT Bayou Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,671	I hate to be the one to break this to you. But that's not a dog, it's an Ewok!

04-09-2011, 04:09 AM	#9
fluke_boy Drives: 2010 Yaris 3 dr hb Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: The Villages, FL Posts: 146	Holy shitsnacks, Ted's an ewok - lol. Props to Altitude.

04-09-2011, 02:09 PM	#10
2009BBPliftback Drives: 2009 Yaris LB in Blazing blue Join Date: May 2009 Location: Western PA (Franklin) Posts: 237	That photo had me lolin for sure.. Ted doesn't look happy...

04-13-2011, 07:17 PM	#12
D&D It's Quacktastic! Drives: '07 Yaris Hatch Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 204	Sorry to break it to you OP, but Ted needs to ride in a crate. Unless you've also fashioned a doggy seat belt??

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