The Forward Look Network
The Forward Look Network
Search | Statistics | User Listing Forums | Chat | eBay | Calendars | Albums | Skins | Language
You are logged in as a guest. ( logon | register )

57 Dodge kiddie car
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [50 messages per page]
View previous thread :: View next thread
   Forward Look NON-Technical Discussions -> Members RidesMessage format
 
Darryl T
Posted 2017-06-11 11:40 PM (#541959)
Subject: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 425
10010010010025
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
----------------
Attachments Kolbey car 5.jpg (161KB - 178 downloads)
Attachments Kolbey car 7.JPG (108KB - 188 downloads)
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Mike McCandless
Posted 2017-06-12 9:15 AM (#541971 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car


Expert

Posts: 1886
1000500100100100252525
That is BEYOND cool
Top of the page Bottom of the page
soiouz
Posted 2017-06-12 9:34 AM (#541973 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: RE: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Expert

Posts: 3480
20001000100100100100252525
Location: Montreal, Canada
Great work! That looks fantastic!
Top of the page Bottom of the page
uncltank
Posted 2017-06-12 11:08 AM (#541977 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car


Extreme Veteran

Posts: 380
100100100252525
Location: Kennewick Wa
Two COOL convertibles... Great work...
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Powerflite
Posted 2017-06-12 12:52 PM (#541981 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Expert 5K+

Posts: 9604
500020002000500100
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!
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Darryl T
Posted 2017-06-12 1:16 PM (#541984 - in reply to #541981)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 425
10010010010025
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.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
1961plymouthfury
Posted 2017-06-13 1:32 AM (#542013 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car


Expert

Posts: 2631
200050010025
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
Top of the page Bottom of the page
mstrug
Posted 2017-06-13 5:42 AM (#542018 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Expert 5K+

Posts: 6487
50001000100100100100252525
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...
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Darryl T
Posted 2017-06-13 4:09 PM (#542062 - in reply to #542018)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 425
10010010010025
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.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
mstrug
Posted 2017-06-13 6:59 PM (#542075 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Expert 5K+

Posts: 6487
50001000100100100100252525
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...
Top of the page Bottom of the page
p7plymouth
Posted 2017-09-19 2:41 PM (#548719 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car


New User

Posts: 4

Location: joliet,il.
very very nice.
Top of the page Bottom of the page
LostDeere59
Posted 2017-09-20 7:40 AM (#548765 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: RE: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 406
100100100100
Location: Hilltown, PA

That's super cool, and clearly a lot of work. Very nice!

Gregg
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Darryl T
Posted 2018-01-21 1:26 PM (#556680 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: RE: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 425
10010010010025
Location: McCleary WA
Kolbey's Car is now electric and remote controlled (and/or driver controlled). Can't wait for spring!
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Powerflite
Posted 2018-01-21 3:07 PM (#556684 - in reply to #541959)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Expert 5K+

Posts: 9604
500020002000500100
Location: So. Cal
Pics? What did you use and how did you do it?

Edited by Powerflite 2018-01-21 3:08 PM
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Darryl T
Posted 2018-01-21 6:05 PM (#556693 - in reply to #556684)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 425
10010010010025
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
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Darryl T
Posted 2018-01-31 10:47 PM (#557308 - in reply to #556693)
Subject: Re: 57 Dodge kiddie car



Extreme Veteran

Posts: 425
10010010010025
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
----------------
Attachments 0001.jpg (193KB - 168 downloads)
Attachments 0002.jpg (225KB - 150 downloads)
Attachments 0004.jpg (285KB - 141 downloads)
Attachments 0007.jpg (207KB - 137 downloads)
Attachments 0010.jpg (211KB - 140 downloads)
Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [50 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread

* * * This site contains affiliate links for which we may be compensated * * *


(Delete all cookies set by this site)