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doubleb's69 · 08-30-2015, 07:05 PM

Here's a wagon I just did.

Apperantly I'm the only one who goes on this thread now.

72BlckButy · 09-08-2015, 10:42 PM

Looking good bud how did you mount the kart wheels and tires to the wagon?

doubleb's69 · 09-08-2015, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by 72BlckButy

Looking good bud how did you mount the kart wheels and tires to the wagon?

5/8ths hot rolled round stock. Drill the holes in the factory running gear oversized. Measure for the correct axle length and have the ends threaded. Mount the wheels on racing kart 5/8ths hubs. I get mine from BMI Karting online. Use aluminum tube to cover the steel axle and to also act as spacers so there is no lateral movement in the wheels. Polish the aluminum so it has a mirror finish.

For a nut to secure the wheels to the axle I use a zinc plated acorn nut. This style of wagon is far cheaper to produce than the one I built in previous posts on this thread since I used factory running gear. I custom built the frame and steering for the other wagon.

Also make sure your overall tire height isn't more than 10 inches. Otherwise taller tires will bite the tub if you turn to far.

flashed · 12-10-2016, 09:39 AM

Wow ,he has really grown ,cute little car guy.

Andy4639 · 12-10-2016, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by flashed

Wow ,he has really grown ,cute little car guy.

Yep he is growing like crazy has 2 teeth already coming in.

Andy4639 · 12-13-2016, 09:22 PM

I picked this one up today for $80.00. He was asking $120.00. I drove 2 hrs to get it.
Got plans for this one.

Andy4639 · 12-18-2016, 09:07 PM

I dropped the 55 off at the painters today. About 3 weeks he said.

I also did some work on the other one.

flashed · 12-18-2016, 09:12 PM

Im liking where this is going .

Andy4639 · 12-18-2016, 09:17 PM

Thanks,

I'm going to convert it over to a stroller for him. Next summer I plan to have him with me at all the car shows!

Andy4639 · 01-02-2017, 07:48 AM

I hope to pick it up this coming weekend.

flashed · 01-02-2017, 08:13 AM

Looking good .

Andy4639 · 01-03-2017, 10:00 PM

Some more. He cut it and polished it today.

He got the decals also. I go get it tomorrow night.

Pick · 01-09-2017, 01:16 PM

My wagon doesn't really fit into the same category.......I guess it was my dad and grandfather's project a long time ago though.......but I won't be altering it.

The hardware and 3 of the wheels are original, the 4th wheel was copied from the original 3 by an Amish wheel maker near Washington IN. The hardware was in my Great grandfather's stuff when they moved him from Chillicothe Texas to Illinois in the early 70's so grandpa recreated the wood from pictures he found. (long before the internet existed to find such things!)

BTW, yes, I do believe it was supposed to be a "Studebaker" wagon but the r apparently broke off at some point.........but I could be wrong. ????????

Anyway........I thought some of you might get a kick out of it anyway.

Andy4639 · 01-10-2017, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pick

My wagon doesn't really fit into the same category.......I guess it was my dad and grandfather's project a long time ago though.......but I won't be altering it.

The hardware and 3 of the wheels are original, the 4th wheel was copied from the original 3 by an Amish wheel maker near Washington IN. The hardware was in my Great grandfather's stuff when they moved him from Chillicothe Texas to Illinois in the early 70's so grandpa recreated the wood from pictures he found. (long before the internet existed to find such things!)

BTW, yes, I do believe it was supposed to be a "Studebaker" wagon but the r apparently broke off at some point.........but I could be wrong. ????????

Anyway........I thought some of you might get a kick out of it anyway.

Awesome man! You have every right to be proud! It belongs as much as anybodies does.

Misled · 01-14-2017, 11:58 PM

Like I need another project, but I have some granddaughters who need a cool ride

Mocked it up today for measurements. Going to be using the "drivetrain" from a Cruzin Cooler.

08-30-2015, 07:05 PM	#1
doubleb's69 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Des Moines, IA Posts: 1,241	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Here's a wagon I just did. Apperantly I'm the only one who goes on this thread now. Attached Images __________________ Bud

09-08-2015, 10:42 PM	#2
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Looking good bud how did you mount the kart wheels and tires to the wagon? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

12-10-2016, 09:39 AM	#4
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Wow ,he has really grown ,cute little car guy.

12-13-2016, 09:22 PM	#6
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I picked this one up today for $80.00. He was asking $120.00. I drove 2 hrs to get it. Got plans for this one. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-18-2016, 09:07 PM	#7
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I dropped the 55 off at the painters today. About 3 weeks he said. I also did some work on the other one. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

12-18-2016, 09:12 PM	#8
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Im liking where this is going .

12-18-2016, 09:17 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Thanks, I'm going to convert it over to a stroller for him. Next summer I plan to have him with me at all the car shows! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-02-2017, 07:48 AM	#10
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. I hope to pick it up this coming weekend. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-02-2017, 08:13 AM	#11
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,728	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Looking good .

01-03-2017, 10:00 PM	#12
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Some more. He cut it and polished it today. He got the decals also. I go get it tomorrow night. Attached Images __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

01-09-2017, 01:16 PM	#13
Pick Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Fayetteville, GA Posts: 214	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. My wagon doesn't really fit into the same category.......I guess it was my dad and grandfather's project a long time ago though.......but I won't be altering it. The hardware and 3 of the wheels are original, the 4th wheel was copied from the original 3 by an Amish wheel maker near Washington IN. The hardware was in my Great grandfather's stuff when they moved him from Chillicothe Texas to Illinois in the early 70's so grandpa recreated the wood from pictures he found. (long before the internet existed to find such things!) BTW, yes, I do believe it was supposed to be a "Studebaker" wagon but the r apparently broke off at some point.........but I could be wrong. ???????? Anyway........I thought some of you might get a kick out of it anyway. Attached Images __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside "Bella coming home" "Bella's Build Thread" A master in the art of living draws no sharp distinction between his work and his play. He simply pursues his vision of excellence through whatever he is doing, and leaves others to determine whether he is working or playing. To himself, he always appears to be doing both. L. P. Jack

01-14-2017, 11:58 PM	#15
Misled Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Nashport, OH Posts: 549	Re: The Wagon and Pedal Car thread. Like I need another project, but I have some granddaughters who need a cool ride Mocked it up today for measurements. Going to be using the "drivetrain" from a Cruzin Cooler. Attached Images



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