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Posted 12 months ago
Rustologist
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It's not old but i thought you might enjoy seeing it. I do Iron Work for a living and i hand forged this Pontiac Indian Weathervane out of steel. I'm a Chevrolet guy myself but chevy doesn't have anything this cool. LOL Indian stuff has always caught my eye!
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Thanks for the heads up! I guess i should read the rules ! LOL Powers to be will remove it if they would like. Sorry!
Thanks AR8Jason,
I'm glad you like it! Maybe on the next one we can work something out. A gift of course, no selling on this forum. I almost did it again. LOL
Thanks everyone!
Wow incredible job! Love it!
isearchuwin,
Thanks for your comments! Glade you enjoyed it….
This is made with old parts so it fits any rules any days of the week. This is a real collectors piece, would love to see more of your work along these lines. Have always admired the wrought iron works of the 1930's !~Phil.
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