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Russell Ashley · 08-15-2013, 09:04 AM

Neat thread, I don't know why I haven't found it sooner. Seems like we truck guys have a lot of similar interests. Here's a 1952 Garton Speedster that I bought about 30 years ago. I'm not a collector but I saw it at a flea market and bought it. I don't think the headlights and horn are original but I like them so I never removed them. It does still have the hood ornament which is pretty rare I think.

alaska gasser · 08-15-2013, 01:45 PM

A handle snaps on using a seatbelt latch and it pulls like a wagon. It has a full floor in it.

Here are a few more pictures of the car.

The stock version...

Bounty Hunter....

The roll cage is 1/2 inch wire conduit and the shifter is a 60's three speed bike shifter with a weed wacker piston. An old Walkman tape player (You are showing your age if you know what this is) is the sterio and it uses amplified speakers. High tech in 1994.

The gas pedal is a foot dimmer switch cover.

This is the trunk, dual exhaust and wheely bars.

The handle hooks on using a seatbelt latch.

The battery is from a Power Wheels car and powers the headlights and taillights.

The front wheels / suspension are from an old door to door mail cart. It swivels using a standard trans throwout bearing. The black behind the front wheels is the carpeting on the floor.

hgs_notes · 08-15-2013, 11:56 PM

Very cool little car there.

hgs_notes · 09-08-2013, 09:48 PM

I got a little work done today on my 1/2 scale bed wagon. Started doing a little of the body work, and got the inner wheel tubs put together.

Mayo · 12-06-2013, 07:36 AM

Neat thread, I want to build a slammed wagon

Mad Rods · 12-06-2013, 08:44 AM

Couple more of my boy Ryder and 2 wagons I'm working on.

Mad Rods · 12-06-2013, 08:50 AM

At Mercury Charlie's with Charlie and Gene Winfield. Sorry bout blurry pics

Mad Rods · 12-06-2013, 08:52 AM

Gene Winfield

Mad Rods · 12-06-2013, 08:55 AM

Another wagon I picked up. I'm working on a lift for it, the
Wagon is gonna stay Patina and i already flipped the pull handle & trimmed the wood for a passenger.

72BlckButy · 12-06-2013, 02:35 PM

Love the projects!

**screaminchevypickup** · 12-06-2013, 03:26 PM

Working on a 50s pedal tractor.. This is the frame I metal worked and painted.. Should have the rest of the metal painted and on in a few days..

hystrides · 12-07-2013, 05:35 PM

This is a wagon I built for my son. we have another baby on the way so the gears are turning to build another wagon/pedal car.

It even made it onto an episode of my classic car.

Here is a video I made with my nephew when we were testing it out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNn-eKwQYP4

fabguy · 12-08-2013, 10:57 AM

Here are a few that we have built.

72BlckButy · 12-09-2013, 03:08 PM

Love the wagons!

MadManAndrew · 12-18-2013, 02:57 PM

I started this about a week ago to give my son for Christmas. I was going to use a vintage Osh Kosh tub but my truck broke down and I had to find one locally, so this is a new tub. Didn't really have a goal when I started other than I wanted it to be custom and look cool. It's taking on sort of a hot rod vibe now.

diceman50 · 12-18-2013, 03:17 PM

Here is some stuff I built over the years for myself and the grandkids.

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broey · 12-20-2013, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MadManAndrew

I started this about a week ago to give my son for Christmas. I was going to use a vintage Osh Kosh tub but my truck broke down and I had to find one locally, so this is a new tub. Didn't really have a goal when I started other than I wanted it to be custom and look cool. It's taking on sort of a hot rod vibe now.

sweet, any updates?

broey · 12-20-2013, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by diceman50

Here is some stuff I built over the years for myself and the grandkids.

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diceman50 · 12-20-2013, 12:21 PM

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Thanks!!! Here's some more.

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MadManAndrew · 12-23-2013, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by broey

sweet, any updates?

I've been very busy with unexpected family matters this past week but I am still trying to get this done. It's helped to keep my mind busy as well. Everything is pretty well there and tacked together right now besides the pitman arm, which my dad said he would try to cut out for me this afternoon. After that, I'll have a roller and I'll just need to finish weld it, cover the seat, trim the side rails, and paint it before Christmas morning. I'm thinking I may end up taking the seat out and adding it later so I don't run out of time.

MadManAndrew · 12-23-2013, 02:36 PM

Also, the frame:

hgs_notes · 12-23-2013, 06:03 PM

Looking great Madman. And Diceman, holy cow those are all cool.

MadManAndrew · 12-24-2013, 05:41 AM

Just gotta finish weld and paint tomorrow morning. I'm just going to take the seat out and add it after Christmas.

MadManAndrew · 12-25-2013, 01:33 AM

Finished.

Mayo · 12-25-2013, 07:32 AM

Looks nice. Are those air tires?

08-15-2013, 09:04 AM	#201
Russell Ashley Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lawrenceville, Ga Posts: 2,648	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Neat thread, I don't know why I haven't found it sooner. Seems like we truck guys have a lot of similar interests. Here's a 1952 Garton Speedster that I bought about 30 years ago. I'm not a collector but I saw it at a flea market and bought it. I don't think the headlights and horn are original but I like them so I never removed them. It does still have the hood ornament which is pretty rare I think. Attached Images

08-15-2013, 01:45 PM	#202
alaska gasser Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ruidoso, NM Posts: 290	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. A handle snaps on using a seatbelt latch and it pulls like a wagon. It has a full floor in it. Here are a few more pictures of the car. The stock version... Bounty Hunter.... The roll cage is 1/2 inch wire conduit and the shifter is a 60's three speed bike shifter with a weed wacker piston. An old Walkman tape player (You are showing your age if you know what this is) is the sterio and it uses amplified speakers. High tech in 1994. The gas pedal is a foot dimmer switch cover. This is the trunk, dual exhaust and wheely bars. The handle hooks on using a seatbelt latch. The battery is from a Power Wheels car and powers the headlights and taillights. The front wheels / suspension are from an old door to door mail cart. It swivels using a standard trans throwout bearing. The black behind the front wheels is the carpeting on the floor.

08-15-2013, 11:56 PM	#203
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Very cool little car there. __________________ 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

09-08-2013, 09:48 PM	#204
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I got a little work done today on my 1/2 scale bed wagon. Started doing a little of the body work, and got the inner wheel tubs put together. __________________ 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

12-06-2013, 07:36 AM	#205
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Neat thread, I want to build a slammed wagon __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

12-06-2013, 08:44 AM	#206
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Couple more of my boy Ryder and 2 wagons I'm working on. __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

12-06-2013, 08:50 AM	#207
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. At Mercury Charlie's with Charlie and Gene Winfield. Sorry bout blurry pics __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

12-06-2013, 08:52 AM	#208
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Gene Winfield __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

12-06-2013, 08:55 AM	#209
Mad Rods Chevy Only Tx Join Date: May 2009 Location: Pecos,Tx Posts: 1,061	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Another wagon I picked up. I'm working on a lift for it, the Wagon is gonna stay Patina and i already flipped the pull handle & trimmed the wood for a passenger. __________________ Chevy Only Tx.........

12-06-2013, 02:35 PM	#210
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Love the projects! __________________ -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)

12-06-2013, 03:26 PM	#211
screaminchevypickup Laid Back Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: mcloud ok Posts: 2,658	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Working on a 50s pedal tractor.. This is the frame I metal worked and painted.. Should have the rest of the metal painted and on in a few days.. Attached Images __________________ 72 chevy swb Direct dealers for.. Vintage Air, Porterbuilt, Billet Specialties,Budnik wheels ,eddie motorsports, raceline wheels, intro wheels, Dakota Digital, precision, unisteer, Trimparts, and many many more... Laid Back Recreations.. Full restoration shop and full paint and body.. Kyle http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=574629

12-07-2013, 05:35 PM	#212
hystrides Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: red deer, alberta Posts: 1	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. This is a wagon I built for my son. we have another baby on the way so the gears are turning to build another wagon/pedal car. It even made it onto an episode of my classic car. Here is a video I made with my nephew when we were testing it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNn-eKwQYP4 Attached Images

12-08-2013, 10:57 AM	#213
fabguy Elev8r Man Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Glendora, CA Posts: 835	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Here are a few that we have built. __________________ 1955.2 C4 Carry-all / Suburban ---> 55.2 Build Thread!! 1958 Fleetside SWB ---> 58 Fleetside Build thread 1939 2 door sedan *My F.B. project page.*

12-09-2013, 03:08 PM	#214
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Love the wagons! __________________ -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)

12-18-2013, 02:57 PM	#215
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I started this about a week ago to give my son for Christmas. I was going to use a vintage Osh Kosh tub but my truck broke down and I had to find one locally, so this is a new tub. Didn't really have a goal when I started other than I wanted it to be custom and look cool. It's taking on sort of a hot rod vibe now. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061



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12-18-2013, 03:17 PM	#216
diceman50 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Midland, Texas Posts: 203	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Here is some stuff I built over the years for myself and the grandkids.

12-23-2013, 02:36 PM	#221
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Also, the frame: Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

12-23-2013, 06:03 PM	#222
hgs_notes GEARHEAD Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 6,126	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Looking great Madman. And Diceman, holy cow those are all 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

12-24-2013, 05:41 AM	#223
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Just gotta finish weld and paint tomorrow morning. I'm just going to take the seat out and add it after Christmas. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

12-25-2013, 01:33 AM	#224
MadManAndrew Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 920	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Finished. Attached Images __________________ 1955 Chevy 3600 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post8589061

12-25-2013, 07:32 AM	#225
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Looks nice. Are those air tires? __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

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