Time to do a project for the little toddler again. Well, this will make number 4 of the wagons I've done over the years. Not going the separate frame tubing, super-low, wheels out in front of and behind the tub look. To each his own, but that's not my style. I'm keeping this somewhat simple. Gonna change out the plastic wheels for some heavy-duty castors, extend the T-bar, drop in bed-liner, and a red-grey-black camo. paint job.
I won this wagon on the ebays for $9.00 used, but in great shape. The last time I went to a big box store where they sell toys the only radio flyers for sale were the big baloony looking plastic ones. First thing was was to assess what we have. It was a christmas present to someone in 1995. I'll probably just clean that well-wishing off as I think it'll raise more questions than answer them down the road from the receiver of this wagon when she can actually read. As far as I can tell this wagon was never really played with or just very gently if it was. I love good old stamped steel parts--it's such a simple thing but nice curves, sturdy, good design.
I then used the very scientific method of determining how long to extend the new aluminum tubing T-handle. In half lengthwise. I cut it midway more or less in case I decide to do another wagon in the near future. I'm just being cheap is all.
I then drilled out the dimples on either side of the T portion. That's enough fun for one day though. Will pull the wheels and running gear off tomorrow or later in the week.
I'm thinking ahead towards the underside from the rear view. In the past I've done a tiger tail and mud flaps on 2 separate wagons. Ideas for this one?? What do you all think? I like the rear underside spoiler look of the touring cars and Ferraris, etc.
http://image.motortrend.com/f/featu...lamborghini-veneno-roadster-rear-end-view.jpg
http://www.eurocarnews.com/media/pictorials/2698/17302-web.jpg
I won this wagon on the ebays for $9.00 used, but in great shape. The last time I went to a big box store where they sell toys the only radio flyers for sale were the big baloony looking plastic ones. First thing was was to assess what we have. It was a christmas present to someone in 1995. I'll probably just clean that well-wishing off as I think it'll raise more questions than answer them down the road from the receiver of this wagon when she can actually read. As far as I can tell this wagon was never really played with or just very gently if it was. I love good old stamped steel parts--it's such a simple thing but nice curves, sturdy, good design.
I then used the very scientific method of determining how long to extend the new aluminum tubing T-handle. In half lengthwise. I cut it midway more or less in case I decide to do another wagon in the near future. I'm just being cheap is all.
I then drilled out the dimples on either side of the T portion. That's enough fun for one day though. Will pull the wheels and running gear off tomorrow or later in the week.
I'm thinking ahead towards the underside from the rear view. In the past I've done a tiger tail and mud flaps on 2 separate wagons. Ideas for this one?? What do you all think? I like the rear underside spoiler look of the touring cars and Ferraris, etc.
http://image.motortrend.com/f/featu...lamborghini-veneno-roadster-rear-end-view.jpg
http://www.eurocarnews.com/media/pictorials/2698/17302-web.jpg
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