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At this point, this is the only photo I have showing the foot rest - but it is somewhat concealed in the shot. On the left - laying on the ground - is

At this point, this is the only photo I have showing the foot rest - but it is somewhat concealed in the shot. On the left - laying on the ground - is

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In figuring out how we could attach a foot rest for the coachman - and still make the thing removable but strong enough to hold a curious climber (som

In figuring out how we could attach a foot rest for the coachman - and still make the thing removable but strong enough to hold a curious climber (som

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It's always in the details... Decided to add a bit o' trim while the weather was nice. The umbrella is to help keep the sun off the "work crew&qu

It's always in the details... Decided to add a bit o' trim while the weather was nice. The umbrella is to help keep the sun off the "work crew&qu

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We had to make several runs to the Depot for various things. At the return desk, I was behind a mom who was upset that the "black paint I got to

We had to make several runs to the Depot for various things. At the return desk, I was behind a mom who was upset that the "black paint I got to

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Score again! A bunch of garden plant hangers - or shelf supports - - but we will use these to dress up the seat where the hearse driver sits. See the

Score again! A bunch of garden plant hangers - or shelf supports - - but we will use these to dress up the seat where the hearse driver sits. See the

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A few finds from our shed, like this. It's a kitchen cabinet door - one of six being thrown away by our neighbors. I love night raids on Trash Night!

A few finds from our shed, like this. It's a kitchen cabinet door - one of six being thrown away by our neighbors. I love night raids on Trash Night!

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The seat and the heat!) is on -- our days are numbered!! Moving right along - Hubby now turns his attention to what to do next. . . whatever that may

The seat and the heat!) is on -- our days are numbered!! Moving right along - Hubby now turns his attention to what to do next. . . whatever that may

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It took a few adjustments and measuring to see that the triangle braces in the back of the seat would work. Drilling and screwing to the box base of t

It took a few adjustments and measuring to see that the triangle braces in the back of the seat would work. Drilling and screwing to the box base of t

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Here's a shot of the seat in place - and the piece of scrap wood that my sweetie cut to fit for a slanted back. The next photo shows a side view.

Here's a shot of the seat in place - and the piece of scrap wood that my sweetie cut to fit for a slanted back. The next photo shows a side view.

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YES!! It works! Here's a view from the rear. The seat has been dropped into place and we have decided it needs a slanted back rest...

YES!! It works! Here's a view from the rear. The seat has been dropped into place and we have decided it needs a slanted back rest...

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Sliding it over the frame in the front of the pallet - crossing our fingers... also notice we put a middle piece on as well to add more strength. Yes

Sliding it over the frame in the front of the pallet - crossing our fingers... also notice we put a middle piece on as well to add more strength. Yes

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The box was coming apart. Thanks to our trusty bucket-o-stuff, we found some more screws to tighten the corners.

The box was coming apart. Thanks to our trusty bucket-o-stuff, we found some more screws to tighten the corners.

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If you drill it - it will -- a -- come together? Here is hubby going for the seat assembly. At this point - how it will all come together is only in h

If you drill it - it will -- a -- come together? Here is hubby going for the seat assembly. At this point - how it will all come together is only in h

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Like artificial nails, Rich does his best to "press on." Here he has devised a way to add 2 short 2x4's to the back of the box, so that it

Like artificial nails, Rich does his best to "press on." Here he has devised a way to add 2 short 2x4's to the back of the box, so that it

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So - we think we have figured out how to turn the wooden shipping box into a seat for the hearse carriage. It will be many glasses of cold, ice tea (I

So - we think we have figured out how to turn the wooden shipping box into a seat for the hearse carriage. It will be many glasses of cold, ice tea (I

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Thank you Shed for spitting out the kitty litter bucket o' stuff! Just what we needed!

Thank you Shed for spitting out the kitty litter bucket o' stuff! Just what we needed!

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EEEK!! Who opened the door?! Who let the Stuff out of the Barn?! Well, as you can see, pack rat city is now open for business.

EEEK!! Who opened the door?! Who let the Stuff out of the Barn?! Well, as you can see, pack rat city is now open for business.

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Aww - It looks so innocent - such a shy shed - just sitting there waiting to be opened. SOMEWHERE inside, is just what we need to continue with our pr

Aww - It looks so innocent - such a shy shed - just sitting there waiting to be opened. SOMEWHERE inside, is just what we need to continue with our pr

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Ta Daaa!! Here you can see that walls and roof have been attached to the pallet box base. We don't have photos of the attaching to the pallet - but

Ta Daaa!! Here you can see that walls and roof have been attached to the pallet box base. We don't have photos of the attaching to the pallet - but

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Tightening the bolt nut by hand first - then later with a wrench. . . There are three of these along the top n each side. One in the middle - one on e

Tightening the bolt nut by hand first - then later with a wrench. . . There are three of these along the top n each side. One in the middle - one on e

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LOL - "Who knows? The SHADOW knows!!!" You can see my shadow trying to take a photo of the process. It was BLAZING HOT that day...and the su

LOL - "Who knows? The SHADOW knows!!!" You can see my shadow trying to take a photo of the process. It was BLAZING HOT that day...and the su

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This is a close up to show that once the rail piece fits over the bolt, we used a washer and nut to tighten it together . . . FYI - we are always meas

This is a close up to show that once the rail piece fits over the bolt, we used a washer and nut to tighten it together . . . FYI - we are always meas

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Here is one of those bolts coming up through the plywood roof piece - waiting to receive the top rail of the wall. . .

Here is one of those bolts coming up through the plywood roof piece - waiting to receive the top rail of the wall. . .

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Another view. The "roof" of the hearse is that sheet of plywood on the ground... You can see the pallet base in the background and the other

Another view. The "roof" of the hearse is that sheet of plywood on the ground... You can see the pallet base in the background and the other

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Setting the walls on the roof... ya gotta think upside down at this step! :)

Setting the walls on the roof... ya gotta think upside down at this step! :)

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Part 1 - Our first BIG project - the hearse!!

After just days of visiting Halloween Forum, Rich and I were inspired to start planning our long wished for Hearse. Years before, on a trip to New Orleans, we had admired a hearse carriage set up inside a Mardi Gras store near the Cafe du Monde. We also took a romantic ghost tour carriage ride one n
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