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p_rubottom · 03-25-2010, 09:38 PM

So I've been looking around for a wagon to take to car shows to haul the kiddo in and I stumbled across a build on the HAMB that inspired me to build this. After a quick craigslist search I found this "well aged" radio flyer i picked it up and started tearing her down. This is as far as I've got, I still need to paint the inside of the tub a few areas to clean it up for safe hauling. I'm going to build some wooden side rails to finish it off out of some old weathered slats.

RuralRoute C-30 · 03-25-2010, 10:42 PM

Had a friend who modified a John Deere pull wagon for his twins when he went to farm shows. Added a seat bracket to accommodate for the child seats and also added pneumatic tires to make pulling easier. Don't have any pics, but he took two wagons and made one by cutting, rewelding and creating a "stretched" version to hold both car seats. Because it was for farm shows, he also added 'duals' on the back! Looked pretty neat.

Here is a link you might enjoy for ideas on your "lowrider" wagon.
http://www.scotlea.com/wagon_frameset.htm

Neat project and am sure it will be enjoyed! (just add a kewl paint job!)

Mark

nuke1 · 03-26-2010, 04:36 PM

Too cool, I have one also and this gives me ideas!

threeonthetree · 03-29-2010, 02:33 AM

doesnt need any paint
patina thing is so cool!

Scootin 81 C20 · 03-31-2010, 07:23 PM

Anything new on this?

p_rubottom · 04-03-2010, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Scootin 81 C20

Anything new on this?

Thanks for asking! I have got to do a few things to it this past week. I decided to leave most of it patina'd, but i did paint the tub, front running gear and added new longer handle. I might paint the wheels, i haven't decided what would be a good color to go with. I want to stay away from red. Any thoughts?

RuralRoute C-30 · 04-03-2010, 11:21 PM

Just an idea to ponder:

Might try a simulated wide white wall with a black/silver center or any desired color. Here is an example, not color, that it could look like. Your call on the colors!

Nice wagon. Have fun with it!

My 6 year old is too big now for some of the things he still likes. His wagon, similar in size to yours, is one of them.

Mark

coolbus4us · 10-16-2010, 09:37 PM

Kinda resurecting this thread a lil bit. I know its not a Radio flyer But I got a free garden wagon today and hacked, welded up the suspension and steering, made custom white walls, threw an outdoor seat cushion with a mexi blanket on it, oh and a rear view mirror and called it good enough to haul my kids a cooler and some parts from the Pomona swapmeet tomorrow

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ksbrktracer · 10-16-2010, 10:27 PM

Does anyone know of a good source for parts for older wagons, I have a couple of aluminum greyhounds and I am needing wheels and tires and misc parts ? ....... Thanks for any help !

LinuxUser42 · 10-18-2010, 12:35 AM

Heck, That actually looks like that might be a good drain pan for fluids in the right situation.

03-25-2010, 09:38 PM	#1
p_rubottom Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 366	Slammed Radio flyer So I've been looking around for a wagon to take to car shows to haul the kiddo in and I stumbled across a build on the HAMB that inspired me to build this. After a quick craigslist search I found this "well aged" radio flyer i picked it up and started tearing her down. This is as far as I've got, I still need to paint the inside of the tub a few areas to clean it up for safe hauling. I'm going to build some wooden side rails to finish it off out of some old weathered slats. Attached Images

03-25-2010, 10:42 PM	#2
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Had a friend who modified a John Deere pull wagon for his twins when he went to farm shows. Added a seat bracket to accommodate for the child seats and also added pneumatic tires to make pulling easier. Don't have any pics, but he took two wagons and made one by cutting, rewelding and creating a "stretched" version to hold both car seats. Because it was for farm shows, he also added 'duals' on the back! Looked pretty neat. Here is a link you might enjoy for ideas on your "lowrider" wagon. http://www.scotlea.com/wagon_frameset.htm Neat project and am sure it will be enjoyed! (just add a kewl paint job!) Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

03-26-2010, 04:36 PM	#3
nuke1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan,: Posts: 2,901	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Too cool, I have one also and this gives me ideas! __________________ James 1968 GMC "HAVOC" 1986 GMC "Frank" J.J.R.H. Design & Consulting My 68`Rebuild "HAVOC": http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=316300 A 58' chev build thread: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=311238 1969 Camaro Pro Touring http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...61#post3513361 Swiss Cheese: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=384390 Adjustable Trailing Arm How-To: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=321100 1968 Ford Farm Truck: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post6555587

03-29-2010, 02:33 AM	#4
threeonthetree Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wausau, WI Posts: 975	Re: Slammed Radio flyer doesnt need any paint patina thing is so cool! __________________ Smoking Tires Since 1992 1969 c10 AKA SIN 1985 SSWB TRAZER (super short wheel base)

03-31-2010, 07:23 PM	#5
Scootin 81 C20 3/4 Ton Rodder Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Manlius, IL Posts: 1,146	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Anything new on this? __________________ 1981 Chevy Scottsdale C20 "Orange Crush": SOLD 1989 Chevy Silverado K2500: All Stock (For Now), 350 TBI/700R4. DD/Light Duty Toy.

04-03-2010, 11:21 PM	#7
RuralRoute C-30 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: East Central Illinois Posts: 511	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Just an idea to ponder: Might try a simulated wide white wall with a black/silver center or any desired color. Here is an example, not color, that it could look like. Your call on the colors! Nice wagon. Have fun with it! My 6 year old is too big now for some of the things he still likes. His wagon, similar in size to yours, is one of them. Mark __________________ 1985 Chevy C-30 Hydraulic Dump Bed 2001 Saturn SC2 (go to work car) 2010 PT Cruiser (wife's car) "Reality is just a hallucination brought on by lack of alcohol."

10-16-2010, 09:37 PM	#8
coolbus4us cuts corners Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 246	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Kinda resurecting this thread a lil bit. I know its not a Radio flyer But I got a free garden wagon today and hacked, welded up the suspension and steering, made custom white walls, threw an outdoor seat cushion with a mexi blanket on it, oh and a rear view mirror and called it good enough to haul my kids a cooler and some parts from the Pomona swapmeet tomorrow. __________________ '68 Suburban named the "Cool Bus" by my kids Follow the project here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=331448 I love my Suburban.....a lot!

10-16-2010, 10:27 PM	#9
ksbrktracer TNT-MOTORSPORTS Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TULSA OKLAHOMA Posts: 2,692	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Does anyone know of a good source for parts for older wagons, I have a couple of aluminum greyhounds and I am needing wheels and tires and misc parts ? ....... Thanks for any help !

10-18-2010, 12:35 AM	#10
LinuxUser42 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Independence MO Posts: 16	Re: Slammed Radio flyer Heck, That actually looks like that might be a good drain pan for fluids in the right situation.



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