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Darryl T |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 425 Location: McCleary WA | I just finished my granddaughter's new car so thought I'd post a picture. She loved it and didn't want to get out. I found the body on ebay and then hand built the chassis. The handle fits on either end, so it's a wagon or a stroller. I also have all the parts to make it electric and remote controlled - that will be phase 2. (Kolbey car 5.jpg) (Kolbey car 7.JPG) Attachments ---------------- Kolbey car 5.jpg (161KB - 178 downloads) Kolbey car 7.JPG (108KB - 188 downloads) | ||
Mike McCandless |
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Expert Posts: 1886 | That is BEYOND cool | ||
soiouz |
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Expert Posts: 3480 Location: Montreal, Canada | Great work! That looks fantastic! | ||
uncltank |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 380 Location: Kennewick Wa | Two COOL convertibles... Great work... | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | Neat! How did you do the chrome? What did you use for a start on the chassis? Very cute grand-daughter, by the way! | ||
Darryl T |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 425 Location: McCleary WA | Powerflite - 2017-06-12 9:52 AM Neat! How did you do the chrome? What did you use for a start on the chassis? Very cute grand-daughter, by the way! The chrome is vinyl vehicle wrap material. The chassis is 1" square tube, with a homemade front axle that swivels up and down for bumps. Hardest part was making the steering - from the front, rear, and steering wheel - all work together. The headlights, made from real '57 Dodge parking lights, and taillights will work once a battery is installed for the future motor. I built it in secret over a 3 year period, then called the kids and told them I was bringing a new convertible to show them. | ||
1961plymouthfury |
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Expert Posts: 2631 Location: Minor Hill, TN | that is awsome when she gets older you should pass the big '57 dodge to her so that way the car stays in the family | ||
mstrug |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 6487 Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) | So cool! Need some hubcaps to finish off: https://www.ebay.com/p/AMF-Pedal-Car-Chrome-Spinner-Hub-Cap/92874510... http://www.speedwaymotors.com/shop/pedal-car-hubcaps~14-131-549-179... | ||
Darryl T |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 425 Location: McCleary WA | I agree, but had not found any yet that I like. The ones you linked to are I believe only 3 1/8" and I need at least 4 1/4" diameter. Plus I may go to larger wheels when I add the electric motor next winter. These are to scale, but kinda small for a kiddie car. | ||
mstrug |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 6487 Location: Newark, Texas (Fort Worth) | Maybe these will work on there own: http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Dodge-Lancer-hub-cap-spinners-/1322116... http://www.ebay.com/itm/1957-Dodge-Royal-Lancer-Spinner-Hub-Cap-/35... | ||
p7plymouth |
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New User Posts: 4 Location: joliet,il. | very very nice. | ||
LostDeere59 |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 406 Location: Hilltown, PA | That's super cool, and clearly a lot of work. Very nice! Gregg | ||
Darryl T |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 425 Location: McCleary WA | Kolbey's Car is now electric and remote controlled (and/or driver controlled). Can't wait for spring! | ||
Powerflite |
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Expert 5K+ Posts: 9604 Location: So. Cal | Pics? What did you use and how did you do it? Edited by Powerflite 2018-01-21 3:08 PM | ||
Darryl T |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 425 Location: McCleary WA | Powerflite - 2018-01-21 12:07 PM Pics? What did you use and how did you do it? Before I started this project I was searching ebay for remote controlled ride-on kiddie cars and found someone selling the electronics out of one - motor, steering motor, pc board, wiring plus axle and rear wheels. I bought it all for $45 and then found a matching remote control. When first building it as a wagon/stroller I allowed space for the future motor etc. Installation only took a couple of days. Only problem was I used a 1/2" rear axle the first time and the motor fit a 10mm one. A couple of bushings took care of that. I'll take some chassis pics the next time I take the body off. Edited by Darryl T 2018-01-22 12:58 AM | ||
Darryl T |
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Extreme Veteran Posts: 425 Location: McCleary WA | Darryl T - 2018-01-21 3:05 PM Powerflite - 2018-01-21 12:07 PM Pics? What did you use and how did you do it? I'll take some chassis pics the next time I take the body off. If anyone is interested here are a few shots of the chassis (last one is bottom side): Edited by Darryl T 2018-01-31 10:54 PM (0001.jpg) (0002.jpg) (0004.jpg) (0007.jpg) (0010.jpg) Attachments ---------------- 0001.jpg (193KB - 168 downloads) 0002.jpg (225KB - 150 downloads) 0004.jpg (285KB - 141 downloads) 0007.jpg (207KB - 137 downloads) 0010.jpg (211KB - 140 downloads) | ||
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