Should I paint my sons wagon? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

StrokinRat · 08-13-2011, 11:46 AM

I customized my sons radio flyer wagon the other day. Now I'm trying to decided if i should sand it down and paint it or leave it the Org. color for a "Rat Rod" look. What do you guys think?

80streetcoupe · 08-13-2011, 12:02 PM

My vote is for the original rat rod look!!!

Kool wagon. I've never seen one lowered like that before!

Stepper562 · 08-13-2011, 12:11 PM

Patina...

camshaftgsxr · 08-13-2011, 12:49 PM

i would find some tiny billet wheels... but thats me...

juiceman650 · 08-13-2011, 01:21 PM

Haha, that's awesome. Definitely the first one I've seen!
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lilpoindexter · 08-13-2011, 01:35 PM

Make it a dually in the back.

VegasBruce · 08-13-2011, 01:54 PM

I vote, leave it

Frkypunk70 · 08-13-2011, 08:42 PM

What drop is that? And tire info. That's the stance I was going for.

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67ChevyRedneck · 08-13-2011, 08:56 PM

Absolutely leave it. Now you just need some wide whites, chrome caps, and a mexican blanket on that seat!

Jerry Jones · 08-13-2011, 11:01 PM

I like it as it is, no new paint!!!

justagoodolboy · 08-13-2011, 11:47 PM

Coolest wagon I ever saw! I'd leave it as is.

cdowns · 08-14-2011, 04:50 AM

i think you should let your son paint it

Hottrucks · 08-14-2011, 08:39 AM

CLR....keep it pantina

big_al_71 · 08-14-2011, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cdowns

i think you should let your son paint it

+1

dubds10 · 08-14-2011, 10:39 AM

Personally I'd never paint a Radio flyer unless repainting original specs. Just one of those things you don't mess with cause it takes away from the whole nostalgia of it. Otherwise you may as well buy a non-radio flyer which is already a different colour.

But let your son decide if he's old enough lol

Hottrucks · 08-14-2011, 10:47 AM

have it pinstriped at the next car show / swat meet

hotrodhomi · 08-14-2011, 12:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hottrucks

have it pinstriped at the next car show / swat meet

+1

StrokinRat · 08-14-2011, 01:30 PM

Thanks guys. I was leaning toward leaving it but my wife wanted me to paint it. I've decited not to paint it. My son is 16 months old so i don't quit trust him with a paint gun yet. @Frky. Its alittle over 5 inch drop with some 20's, ok there 9's but i keep em clean. The wife orded the new tires b/c the old ones were dry rotted and she got the 9" instead of the 7's that came off it. Not a big deal just lost alittle of my turn radius. It still should look cool at shows. @67chevy. Its funny you said the mexican blanket b/c i was really thinking about doing the seat like that. Thanks again for the feed back

FRENCHBLUE72 · 08-14-2011, 08:12 PM

If it was me id also have some one pinstripe it...

fastwillie 696969 · 08-14-2011, 10:32 PM

stock look but add a top fuel wing on the back

jb1016 · 08-14-2011, 10:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

have it pinstriped at the next car show / swat meet

+2

Quote:

Originally Posted by StrokinRat

Its alittle over 5 inch drop with some 20's, ok there 9's but i keep em clean.

Lovin' the Next Friday reference...

Hottrucks · 08-15-2011, 09:04 AM

@ 16 months you need a cool race seat

motornut · 08-15-2011, 09:23 AM

thats cool no paint needed
but maybe a small mocked up engine on the flat spot in the front
going to side pipes

Hottrucks · 08-15-2011, 09:44 AM

^^^^^ go for the zoomies!!

StrokinRat · 08-15-2011, 09:24 PM

Thanks Jb1016 for catching that.

08-13-2011, 11:46 AM	#1
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Should I paint my sons wagon? I customized my sons radio flyer wagon the other day. Now I'm trying to decided if i should sand it down and paint it or leave it the Org. color for a "Rat Rod" look. What do you guys think? Attached Images __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

08-13-2011, 12:02 PM	#2
80streetcoupe Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 91	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? My vote is for the original rat rod look!!! Kool wagon. I've never seen one lowered like that before!

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Stepper562 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Downey, ca Posts: 262	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? Patina...

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camshaftgsxr Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Asheville, N.C. Posts: 785	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? i would find some tiny billet wheels... but thats me... __________________

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juiceman650 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Bruno, CA. Posts: 348	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? Haha, that's awesome. Definitely the first one I've seen! Posted via Mobile Device

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lilpoindexter Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: los angeles Posts: 1,136	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? Make it a dually in the back.

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08-13-2011, 08:56 PM	#9
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08-14-2011, 01:30 PM	#18
StrokinRat Registered User Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Clinton,MS Posts: 234	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? Thanks guys. I was leaning toward leaving it but my wife wanted me to paint it. I've decited not to paint it. My son is 16 months old so i don't quit trust him with a paint gun yet. @Frky. Its alittle over 5 inch drop with some 20's, ok there 9's but i keep em clean. The wife orded the new tires b/c the old ones were dry rotted and she got the 9" instead of the 7's that came off it. Not a big deal just lost alittle of my turn radius. It still should look cool at shows. @67chevy. Its funny you said the mexican blanket b/c i was really thinking about doing the seat like that. Thanks again for the feed back __________________ 85 Chevy C-10 383 stroker

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08-15-2011, 09:23 AM	#23
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Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: Should I paint my sons wagon? ^^^^^ go for the zoomies!!

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