As I wait for two lights from DiNotte, I made a flag mount for the quad cage [I also have to ship the cage to Ashley for modifications]. The flags [4 of them] worked well on the trailer and later where ever I placed them on the quad. I think Americans respond positively to the stars and stripes. Plus, the U.S. Army Retired Flag was recognized [by 2 law enforcement officers] and that seemed to be to my advantage. My thoughts have been to also display the flags on Fargo, but where? Today, I answered that as well as how I’ll mount them.

My focus here is the mounting, rather than the display of the flags. I’ll get to that later. I drilled a hole in the cage and placed a swell-nut in each. I gives a bottom for the flag pole. I attached cable mounts to the bracket and secured the flag pole with a zip-tie. Once the cage is redone, I’ll secure the swell-nuts with silicon [keep the rain out and keep the nuts in]. This is a simple, but effective way of securing flag poles. As to the “ugly” frame [painting], I plan to have it powder coated.

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