Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I lost my father to cancer 10 years ago. He was a very talented man, one of his hobbies was building furniture. When I was a kid he built my bedroom furniture. When my wife asked about buying a kids car bed for our son's 3rd birthday I said no, I'll build him one like my father did for me. My son's birthday is 2 days after mine, this coming weekend is our birthday so over the past 2 weeks in my spare time during and after hours at the shop, I built a Countach car bed. Here are the pictures I took during and after. I could have gone crazy and made the doors open and lights work but I made it simple and sturdy instead. Besides I have customers cars that need fixing To answer the question: Can I build one for you? The answer is yes but not right now. We have some catching up to do in the shop that must come first. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assman Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Nice story and really cool bed! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87-Countach Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Very Nice Will you be my dad????? I could sleep in the garage Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken qv Report post Posted September 25, 2009 That's Awesome. My grandfather built my bedroom set when I was a kid and that is why I loved it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBGallardo Report post Posted September 25, 2009 In all seriousness, great story and awesome work on the bed! Did you paint the detail on the side or is that a vinyl? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 25, 2009 In all seriousness, great story and awesome work on the bed! Did you paint the detail on the side or is that a vinyl? That is funny! Thanks, and yes the sides and hood are vinyl. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 25, 2009 That's Awesome. My grandfather built my bedroom set when I was a kid and that is why I loved it. Thanks Ken Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
looney Report post Posted September 25, 2009 dude that rocks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFilipinoStig Report post Posted September 25, 2009 I would have killed for one of those as a kid! Good job Dad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANG Report post Posted September 25, 2009 nicely done Tony! where are the US bumpers? lol! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralfabco Report post Posted September 25, 2009 Tony, Very nice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuisGT3 Report post Posted September 25, 2009 That's awesome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RHershey Report post Posted September 25, 2009 :icon_thumleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyrax Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Amazing! You're an awesome dad! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 26, 2009 nicely done Tony! where are the US bumpers? lol! Actually I took those pictures before I installed the front section with the grills and driving lights. Here is the final look, I just need to paint the tires black and a few touch ups. Thank you to every one for the kind words. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
THECARREAPER Report post Posted September 26, 2009 words do not describe how cool this is, and that you did this for your son. some of us were not so blessed. his smile says it all Tony! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chipster Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Nice! My dad made me a car bed when I was little too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Report post Posted September 26, 2009 HOLY CRAP!!!!! Thats incredible..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilio Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Tony, you are crazy...in a good way! it looks fabolous, is it a low body bed? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Ierardi Report post Posted September 26, 2009 Tony, you are crazy...in a good way! it looks fabolous, is it a low body bed? LOL! Yes Emilio it is a low body bed. The car photographed is my friend Jeff's 1980 S2 #1121152. Tony Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentS Report post Posted September 27, 2009 So cool Tony! Your son looks like he loves it as much as I would have at that age. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RYNO Report post Posted September 27, 2009 your an awesome dad and you did an amazing job, i would have loved this at his age. actually i wouldnt mind a fullsize one now except bringing girls home would be kinda weird Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
soup Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Very cool, looks very realistic. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fortis Report post Posted September 27, 2009 Excellent story and the bed looks fantastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcabron Report post Posted September 27, 2009 I love it! My son is going nuts......he wants one now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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