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pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 6 months ago #49055

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i was wondering if anyone has one ,cheap,i think it would be fun to restore one ,just something to do over the winter,lol,john

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Re:pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 6 months ago #49136

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You mean like this? Come and get it!

Originally had a bell on the hood, and wooden ladders on the racks:

pedals and steering work

Its got it share of dents... guess we were rough kids!

finding a fourth hubcap wont be easy, either:
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Re:pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 6 months ago #49175

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yeah jim,like that,how much and how much to ship it if you would,i think i could have alot of fun fixing it up,i love restoring stuff,especially old stuff,thanks jim,john

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

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Re:pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 6 months ago #49183

Do any of you guys watch American Restoration on the History channel? I love it.

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robert,yep,thats what got me to thinking of doing this,it looks like alot of fun,i like to take something in bad shape and try to make it new again,john

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Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

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John, check your email for a proposal....

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Re:pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 5 months ago #49286

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jim,thats a fantastic proposal!!!!!!!!!!!!,i will fix it up and sell it on ebay with the procedes going to fiberglassics,your a good man jim!
i love the idea!i cant wait to start,today im finishing the base for my wifes carousel horse ,then im going to work on a steering wheel for brian williams.
the fire truck i can do between honey do lists,lol.great idea jim,john

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

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You're not that far, since shipping this is too large for ups, or fed ex, perhaps we can meet halfway, somewhere...
you're prolly 3. 5 to 4 hours from me...
Just a matter for me to find a few hours to make the drive...

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jim,im pretty sure fed ex will ship it,i will be able to come up with the money next month,this month hit us hard,new rotors for my truck,plus fuel oil,etc,thank goodness i got a great price on the model boat i bought,lol.
i get around 9 to 10 miles a gallon,and dont have the cash right now,if you can get it in a box for shipping i can probably arrange for pickup of it then,and if that doesnt work out then we will have no choice but to meet up somewhere,besides it would be great to see you again,john.p.s. ill put this in the main forum maybe somebody there has an idea of how to ship it.

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

---Mark Twain

Re:pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 5 months ago #49301

John,

I had something similar (no back steps) when I was a kid. I believe the ladders hd 4 rungs and was a varnished pine.

Being in the Fire Protection biz, I may be able to come up with some cool accessories. Let me know if you have any ideas.

tudor

BTW, you are getting a different steering wheel with my Care package.

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1959 Glastron Seaflite
1959 Tomahawk Spirit

Re:pedal cars/trucks/planes/trains 12 years 5 months ago #49307

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thanks todd,im going to need a little red light and a bell,i can get them on ebay when i get closer to having it done,and no problem send whatever you need done,im happy to do it,buddy,john

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\"too soon old,too late smart\" my pap

Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.“

---Mark Twain
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