MrEarl Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 I'll start, here's my first Craftsman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 (edited) Leave it to Mr. Moderator to scan all the threads, and pick up on a theme, Re: Rob Mc D's blue stuff.O.K. I'll play. Here's mine.Mike in Colorado Edited November 12, 2013 by FLYER15015 (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 12, 2013 Author Share Posted November 12, 2013 LIKE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhambulldog Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Very Nice!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Here's mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 12, 2013 Share Posted November 12, 2013 Yup. Mine has been taken over by the wifie's "winter car" which has not turned over a mile in the last 4 winters. Plus I have to park my work car underneath so she can park her "summer car" behind me.Ain't love grand........Mike in Colorado Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvelde Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Mike, how do you drink beer while flat on your back under the '40 Buick? I have to use a straw and that makes my beer foam up! Just curious... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLYER15015 Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 John,Quarter inch silicon tubing. Not shown, since I had not cracked that one yet.That and tall jack stands.Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) Here's mine![ATTACH=CONFIG]222355[/ATTACH]Oorah...Yessireeee....THA'S my next creeper!!!! Edited November 14, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I've worn out a few. I guess that means I fix a lot of Stuff.... Somethings are delt with best with an old blanket, and a piece of plywood. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Getting back to Lamar's original intent, here's a picture of mine - it was actually my dad's. It's made by the Whiteside Mfg. company in Ohio. I took a picture of it to show here and got curious so I called Whiteside, still making creepers, and described it to them. They asked for a picture so I sent it to them. That has opened a can of worms. Now they want it for display at their company headquarters. They're willing to trade me a brand new creeper seat for this one. Am I sentimentally attached to this one enough to keep it, or do I go with the new one knowing that Dad's will live on forever? I was talking with the owner and told him why I called. He followed my leads and opened up this forum. When he saw Lamar's in the first post, he said "That's one of ours too; we built them for Sears." So, Lamar, your creeper was built by Whiteside as well.Here's what he's willing to trade for it. http://www.whitesidemfg.com/nwproducts/hras.htmlWhat would you do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mstanleyfl Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 If it were me I would keep it. You never know how much longer these people will be in business and if they close up or are sold what will happen to your Dad's creeper. It actually still looks quite useable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old-tank Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Trade for the creeper seat and a creeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Trade for the creeper seat and a creeper.I guess I could make that counter offer. I'll need to think it over some more before getting rid of it. It's not much, but it has memories.Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jscheib Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 Well, I do not have my Dad's creeper, but do have his last antique car, plus other stuff, so I would trade it for a new creeper and the seat, as old tank suggested. But, again I have the car.John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted November 14, 2013 Share Posted November 14, 2013 I like the creepers Whiteside has on their website and most are Made in USA"! I'd only buy one of their US made creepers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrEarl Posted November 14, 2013 Author Share Posted November 14, 2013 (edited) They'd have to pry it from my cold dead hands. Edited November 14, 2013 by MrEarl (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD1956 Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Cool creepers. We never had one at home cause the driveway was gravel. When I got my first house I bought one but the wheels broke after a few uses. Now my sons have bought me two decent ones but I still use the cardboard slabs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest my3buicks Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 I have one that was my Granddad's, I will have to get a pic of it next time I am at Mom & Dad's. I also have a gravel drive, when I am under the cars in the drive I use a heavy gauge clear large desk chair mat, it is one without the carpet grippers so it slides easily on the gravel and I slide easily on it. Also use a yoga mat when kneeling doing stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted November 15, 2013 Share Posted November 15, 2013 Well, this started with a classic, so I'm going to post the opposite extreme... brand new and still in the box. My shop is still under construction and this is the first I'll have with a decent floor, so a new creeper was high on my list. As for RivNut's predicament, unless you have a child that values that creeper as much as you do, I'd will it to them. I suppose that's another variation of them prying it out of your cold dead hands but at least it goes somewhere it's appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ice man Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Besides not knowing how to post pictures, my creeper isn't anything too interesting. Just a large piece if cardboard. Easy to slide on, low to the ground and very replaceable.TG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BigDogDaddy Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Ed, that creeper seat won't fit underneath any Riviera. Maybe if you owned a monster truck it would be nice to have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Kingoftheroad Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 I just throw a rug on the ground where I'm working. I have a creeper but never really use it, seems to make a job harder while fixing something while I'm on wheels.. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest shadetree77 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 I just throw a rug on the ground where I'm working. I have a creeper but never really use it, seems to make a job harder while fixing something while I'm on wheels.. IMOAgreed. My Dad thinks I'm nuts because I don't use a creeper. He swears by it. I will admit that the head rest helps when it comes to holding up your head for a long time. But I always end up getting mad and tossing the creeper out from under the car. It just seems like it makes it harder to get to tight spots. Matter of fact, last time I used one I managed to roll over the skin on the area between my elbow and underarm. Holy crap was I pi$$ed. Let's just say it's a good thing that creeper is made of hard plastic because I gave it a good toss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 Agreed. My Dad thinks I'm nuts because I don't use a creeper. He swears by it. I will admit that the head rest helps when it comes to holding up your head for a long time. But I always end up getting mad and tossing the creeper out from under the car. It just seems like it makes it harder to get to tight spots. Matter of fact, last time I used one I managed to roll over the skin on the area between my elbow and underarm. Holy crap was I pi$$ed. Let's just say it's a good thing that creeper is made of hard plastic because I gave it a good toss!Yes Sir. And if it is not Speedo season, all those baggy clothes and long flannel shirts get caught under the wheels. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 There's a good reason for heating the garage; red Speedo's all year long. I'll see if I can get a pic this afternoon.That picture should go over like the one I took of the '53 Buick wheel covers I took for Ebay.So old, so innocent.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted November 26, 2013 Share Posted November 26, 2013 LOL.... my heating system isn't hooked up yet and we've been running propane heaters in there so the scissor lift will work while they are finishing up the interior sheeting. Temps here last week were -28C so I'm looking forward to your renegade pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandy Dave Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 There's a good reason for heating the garage; red Speedo's all year long. I'll see if I can get a pic this afternoon.That picture should go over like the one I took of the '53 Buick wheel covers I took for Ebay.So old, so innocent.BernieAhh Heck Burnie, get your Santa hat and boots out to go with the red speedo. The chickens will just flock to the hen coop and you'll get nearly smothered with all the love. Dandy Dave! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72gs455 Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 NO!keep the Speedo under wraps... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 Well, one done:And one to go (been working out a bit since the stroke and heart attack:Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Bruce aka First Born Posted November 29, 2013 Share Posted November 29, 2013 If a heart attack leaves one looking that fit, I want one!! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Shaw Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 This one is for sale on Craig's List: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72gs455 Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thankyou Mark Shaw! For bringing this back to the topic at hand.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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