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72BlckButy · 06-07-2012, 05:42 PM

Lookin' good!

hgs_notes · 06-07-2012, 09:52 PM

I got an idea in my head about a year ago for a wagon I wanted to build. This thread got me to start putting it together. I have fabbed up every part so far except the wheels and tires. It's not done yet and I won't show the whole thing until it is, but here's a teaser pic:

72BlckButy · 06-07-2012, 10:37 PM

Ohhh... I like what I see so far.

LostMy65 · 06-14-2012, 02:00 AM

This is what's left of mine from the mid 60's

doubleb's69 · 06-15-2012, 08:13 PM

Here are some more pics of mine. The pic without the wood is before spindles. Just trying to see how it was going to look. The other two are as a roller with everything burned in. When I take it back apart for paint I will take pictures of the the frame I built. Also there is one satin red wheel and thats how they all will look when done. It has just a slight amount of rake to it. I wanted more but the nature of the tires does not allow it. The axle is welded at the lowest point possible on the spindles. I wasn't crazy about the rear wheels and tires because I thought they were to big untill I got the fronts on and It made it proportional, now I think it looks awesome.

hgs_notes · 06-15-2012, 09:39 PM

Very cool.

hgs_notes · 06-16-2012, 07:48 PM

I got a couple rod ends I had ordered so I could finish up my suspension. I made a couple brackets and now I have a track bar that functions perfectly, and it's adjustable. I also swapped out the springs because I found some bigger ones at the swap meet last weekend. Now it won't bottom out the trailing arms to the frame.

I'm still working on the wagon box part.

hgs_notes · 06-16-2012, 10:30 PM

Not done yet, but I couldn't wait to share.

This is the bed for my "wagon". It's just roughed in at this point. I made it about 1/2 scale of a real shortbed, except narrower. The sides and rear panels are made with 3 layers of plywood. I just got the tailgate part roughed in tonight. Cutting that slot across it was the most challenging part of the build so far. The last parts to fab up are the wheel tubs. I haven't decided yet if I will shape them like the real ones or just make some round ones. I will blend in the contours and body lines with body filler, epoxy primer it all to seal it, then do the body work like a real truck. I plan on painting it to match my truck. The floor will be stained plywood with bed strips added (once I find a couple to cut up). If I find better wheels with slightly smaller tires later I will probably swap them. For now I think I will paint them with some chrome like paint I have and maybe try to add white lettering to the tires. I'm thinking about using a caster wheel under the front near where the handle will go. My wife has a craft paper cutter and I'll have her make me some lettering for the tailgate.

Trailing arm...

Attachment to the bracket I made...

Crossmember for my spring support and to add some rigidity to the frame...

Axle attachment to the trailing arm, with spring installed...

Chassis...

doubleb's69 · 06-17-2012, 11:12 AM

Looks sweet!

doubleb's69 · 06-20-2012, 09:23 PM

Here is some more progress on my wagon. All I have to do is thread the axle ends paint the frame and wheels, and polish the aluminum pieces going on it.

broey · 06-21-2012, 01:58 AM

its coming along awesomely! is it pretty heavy?

doubleb's69 · 06-22-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by broey

its coming along awesomely! is it pretty heavy?

Yes, if you are talking to me. I think it will be around 40 to 50 pounds without the kid in it. I could be way off but it gets old putting it on the welding table and then taking it back off every time I work on it especially with the wood in the bed.

doubleb's69 · 06-28-2012, 05:53 PM

It is finished for this year. There will be modifications in the future. I would like to thank forum member SBORIS for giving me the wear strips for free including delivery from about an hour away while he was headed to work.

hgs_notes · 06-28-2012, 07:51 PM

Looks great! I hope mine turns out as nice.

**Dieselwrencher** · 06-28-2012, 08:27 PM

It looks great Bud!

sboris · 07-16-2012, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by doubleb's69

It is finished for this year. There will be modifications in the future. I would like to thank forum member SBORIS for giving me the wear strips for free including delivery from about an hour away while he was headed to work.

Bud, that turned out awesome. Love the color, and of coarse the strips "set it off"
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theastronaut · 07-16-2012, 07:48 PM

Anyone know anything about this one? I rode the wheels off of it as a kid, and never have seen another one like it.

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broey · 07-18-2012, 08:51 PM

I think black hornet is the brand. they made chain driven tractors also. I see those pedal cars every so often at antique stores but they always want way too much for them.

5150 · 07-20-2012, 09:40 AM

Finished Lizzy's pedal stroller yesterday. Going to add a removable pole on the seat that I can stick an umbrella that I modified in for shade.

hgs_notes · 07-20-2012, 10:25 AM

I don't think I have ever typed the word 'cute' on this board, but, well, there it is.

**Graham57a** · 07-20-2012, 11:07 AM

Hey Bryan that steering wheel looks great, glad it worked out for you

5150 · 07-26-2012, 01:03 PM

Thanks Graham

She finally got to use it this weekend at the Southeastern Truck Nationals. Here's a pic of my buddies that I saw at last years show and gave me the inspiration.

doubleb's69 · 07-26-2012, 02:29 PM

Turned out awesome Bryan. Looks like she had more fun than she could handle.

nds1968 · 08-05-2012, 05:30 PM

Here is my BEER Wagon. I made it haul coolers full of beer for JITH http://www.jamboreeinthehills.com/

nds1968 · 08-05-2012, 05:33 PM

Some pics of the underneath

06-07-2012, 05:42 PM	#76
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Lookin' good! __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-07-2012, 09:52 PM	#77
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I got an idea in my head about a year ago for a wagon I wanted to build. This thread got me to start putting it together. I have fabbed up every part so far except the wheels and tires. It's not done yet and I won't show the whole thing until it is, but here's a teaser pic: __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-07-2012, 10:37 PM	#78
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Ohhh... I like what I see so far. __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-14-2012, 02:00 AM	#79
LostMy65 But Found Her 25yrs Later! Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Oregon City, Oregon Posts: 10,528	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. This is what's left of mine from the mid 60's __________________ I lost my 65 - Found it 25 years later: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=426650 66 C20 Service Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428035

06-15-2012, 08:13 PM	#80
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Here are some more pics of mine. The pic without the wood is before spindles. Just trying to see how it was going to look. The other two are as a roller with everything burned in. When I take it back apart for paint I will take pictures of the the frame I built. Also there is one satin red wheel and thats how they all will look when done. It has just a slight amount of rake to it. I wanted more but the nature of the tires does not allow it. The axle is welded at the lowest point possible on the spindles. I wasn't crazy about the rear wheels and tires because I thought they were to big untill I got the fronts on and It made it proportional, now I think it looks awesome. Attached Images __________________ Bud

06-15-2012, 09:39 PM	#81
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Very cool. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-16-2012, 07:48 PM	#82
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I got a couple rod ends I had ordered so I could finish up my suspension. I made a couple brackets and now I have a track bar that functions perfectly, and it's adjustable. I also swapped out the springs because I found some bigger ones at the swap meet last weekend. Now it won't bottom out the trailing arms to the frame. I'm still working on the wagon box part. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-16-2012, 10:30 PM	#83
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Not done yet, but I couldn't wait to share. This is the bed for my "wagon". It's just roughed in at this point. I made it about 1/2 scale of a real shortbed, except narrower. The sides and rear panels are made with 3 layers of plywood. I just got the tailgate part roughed in tonight. Cutting that slot across it was the most challenging part of the build so far. The last parts to fab up are the wheel tubs. I haven't decided yet if I will shape them like the real ones or just make some round ones. I will blend in the contours and body lines with body filler, epoxy primer it all to seal it, then do the body work like a real truck. I plan on painting it to match my truck. The floor will be stained plywood with bed strips added (once I find a couple to cut up). If I find better wheels with slightly smaller tires later I will probably swap them. For now I think I will paint them with some chrome like paint I have and maybe try to add white lettering to the tires. I'm thinking about using a caster wheel under the front near where the handle will go. My wife has a craft paper cutter and I'll have her make me some lettering for the tailgate. Trailing arm... Attachment to the bracket I made... Crossmember for my spring support and to add some rigidity to the frame... Axle attachment to the trailing arm, with spring installed... Chassis... __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-17-2012, 11:12 AM	#84
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Looks sweet! __________________ Bud

06-20-2012, 09:23 PM	#85
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Here is some more progress on my wagon. All I have to do is thread the axle ends paint the frame and wheels, and polish the aluminum pieces going on it. Attached Images __________________ Bud

06-21-2012, 01:58 AM	#86
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. its coming along awesomely! is it pretty heavy? __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

06-28-2012, 05:53 PM	#88
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. It is finished for this year. There will be modifications in the future. I would like to thank forum member SBORIS for giving me the wear strips for free including delivery from about an hour away while he was headed to work. Attached Images __________________ Bud

06-28-2012, 07:51 PM	#89
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Looks great! I hope mine turns out as nice. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

06-28-2012, 08:27 PM	#90
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07-16-2012, 07:48 PM	#92
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07-18-2012, 08:51 PM	#93
broey Square Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 1,568	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I think black hornet is the brand. they made chain driven tractors also. I see those pedal cars every so often at antique stores but they always want way too much for them. __________________ Squarebody Syndicate

07-20-2012, 09:40 AM	#94
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Finished Lizzy's pedal stroller yesterday. Going to add a removable pole on the seat that I can stick an umbrella that I modified in for shade. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-20-2012, 10:25 AM	#95
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I don't think I have ever typed the word 'cute' on this board, but, well, there it is. __________________ If no one knows what you're doing, they can't tell you you're doing it wrong HG's Dream Car Build - Shelby Cobra Kit Build your own adjustable track bar 71 Long Fleet C/10 72 Jimmy 4x4 (Junkyard Jimmy) HG's Plow Truck '78 K35 Dually Bigass Farm Truck HG's thread of miscellaneous stuff

07-20-2012, 11:07 AM	#96
Graham57a Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Asheville, North Carolina Posts: 1,862	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Hey Bryan that steering wheel looks great, glad it worked out for you __________________ ANDREW 1972 Chevy SWB Cheyenne Super JANE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=462072 1972 GMC Jimmy PENNY http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=735827 1968 GMC patina swb PEARL http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=731315 1972 Chevy K20 BRUCE http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805788

07-26-2012, 01:03 PM	#97
5150 C10 Club Tennessee Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: White House, TN 37188 Posts: 8,281	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Thanks Graham She finally got to use it this weekend at the Southeastern Truck Nationals. Here's a pic of my buddies that I saw at last years show and gave me the inspiration. __________________ Bryan www.gmtruckshow.com Project "Andes"-Halen's First Truck Project: Patina Burb for he is God’s servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God’s wrath on the wrongdoer. Romans 13:4

07-26-2012, 02:29 PM	#98
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Turned out awesome Bryan. Looks like she had more fun than she could handle. __________________ Bud

08-05-2012, 05:30 PM	#99
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Here is my BEER Wagon. I made it haul coolers full of beer for JITH http://www.jamboreeinthehills.com/ Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

08-05-2012, 05:33 PM	#100
nds1968 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 1,694	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Some pics of the underneath Attached Images __________________ Nate 1967 short fleet Project Blue Goose 'If it don't bounce back... heeheehee you go hungry!" Blues Brothers

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