Projects Pedal Car Stroller suggestions

Again, slightly OT but I think you'll all dig it!

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Here is the the progress on the pedal car I'm rebuilding for my kids,
Sorry it's not gas powered, was think of electric thoe...
It was run over and the p o tried to fix it but did a bad job.
SO I started make new panels for it, here is how I started.

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Sweet man.

 

Been following this thread for a while, it has inspired me to restore one.
So it began simply enough, until my old man decided we could build one from scratch.
So with a bunch of sheets, rod and straps of steel and some store purchased wheels we had everything we needed.
We designed it to be pushed or pulled while my boy is young (he has just turned 1) then when he is older the floor pan can be removed, and has a mechanical pedal operation copied from a mates original 50's one.
the headlights and taillights are surplus turn signal bezels from my Falcon as is the badge used for a grill. It has a functioning trunk and tow-bar also.

Here is how it turned out, still may need some hubcaps and pin-striping.

The little one is in love with it,
If you have any questions, im happy to answer.
Cheers Kyle.

 

That's soo.cool man it looks all retro. Good.job.

 

Too cool Kyle! And your little man is STYLIN' & PROFILIN' !!!

 

Kuijer very nice ride!

 

Here is a few update pictures, He will be getting it at his 1st birthday party this Saturday. Just a few things to finish. I drove it up and down the driveway today it goes pretty good with just a dewalt drill motor and battery .

 

I agree with ur signature. Lol

 

Heres mine,,,, about 43 years ago !

 

I'm normally a lurker....but I'm in the planning phase of building one of these for my 1yr old and have a couple questions. I'm trying to decide if I want a pull behind or a push, whatcha think? How well does the rear fixed handle actually work to steer it? I have a plastic trike for her with a fixed handle and it doesnt seem to work too well?

 

Your little guys mini roadster is quality. Would you be interested in building one for my 1 year old.? We are in Pa Please call me 610.633.1484 Thanx John

 

Love that picture!

If you still have it I have the parts to restore it. I see it is missing the windshield and one of the front bumper guards.
I see yours is an electric version like this 1966 in this video that explains why they are so rare today

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the push strollers we make are very strong we use 7/8" 120 wall DOM tubung for the handle bar.... if its a push then its a stroller and allowed in most parts if its a pull then is a wagon.... when your kids is yong and small the push is nicer cause your child is in front of ou and you can watch them....

 

Thanks roadkillon theweb
No I do not have it ......Wish I did
Dad had 2 of these the other was a different body ,,cant remember what ??
I was told he gave them to a guy who was going to set one of them up with a motor
for him and keep the other for himself............never returned any of them..
what a dick !!!!

 

Here's an update !! I'm building this one for Scarlett Fever on march 6th in San Francisco!!

When I got it !!


How it looks today !!

 

Nice project, would you mind posting a few pictures of how you designed the frame?

 

I'm going to start building another one in the next few weeks , I will post pics of that one ! I over built this one !

 

I'd love to see more.I have the same pedal car and want to build it the same way!

 

Just bring your wallet to Scarlett Fever march 6th and it can be yours !!!!RLFL

 

So I made this handle today for the pedal car !!



Its going to paint tomorrow !!!

 

Loaded up ready for paint !!!

 

Won this in a raffle last year at the Igniters show in Libby Mon. Had to mod it.............. first shot at a flame job and pinstriping, or any paint job for that matter, gonna drop it next, leaning towards a tail dragger, we'll see.

 

By null at 2011-02-27

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Just came back from paint still needs to get pin stripes !!

 

just a mock up ..got some fresh paint and water sanded...off to the pinstriper.


By br0kenb20 at 2011-03-02

 

Not hamb friendly but here is my latest addition.
1971-73 Mustang JR that will be either gas or electric powered. It is 3/8 scale so much larger than a standard pedal car. And yes a mini Eleanor from the 1974 edition of Gone in 60 seconds is already in the works.

Of course the Divco is a little more hamb friendly and is also a large size so even adults can fit.

 

Sweet

 

Yep - just keep backing up son!

 

So I got the interior done last night !!