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Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: vinnietbird on April 27, 2012, 06:31:52 PM
Here's the wagon as it is so far. Still looking for the wheels and tires it was supposed to have, but in time, it'll happen. For now,though. The little man can still go cruising. It started as an early 70's radio Flyer steel wagon. I cleaned it up, did a little body work, and painted it. I also made the side rails from wood I got from Lowe's, and the front tank (the trunk) is made from a junior dragster that I polished. I also cut the side out to make a hinged door. The tag is for the little man. His name is Jesse, but we call him "J". It has a soft foamy type bed in it so he is comfortable on long hauls. The front suspension uses spindles instead of the big uni-steer thing it came with. It's ready for a test run.

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF7009.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF7010.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF7011.jpg)

(http://i216.photobucket.com/albums/cc205/Vinnietbird/DSCF7012.jpg)
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: Sinista Chicken on April 27, 2012, 06:36:14 PM
Looks  good Vinnie, I wish I had one like that when I was little, lol
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: gumby on April 27, 2012, 06:49:48 PM
Man, that thing would be HAWT lowered on some race kart wheels!!















too soon? :toilet:
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: vinnietbird on April 27, 2012, 07:27:48 PM
Quote from: gumby;388176
Man, that thing would be HAWT lowered on some race kart wheels!!















too soon? :toilet:


Yes....yes it would. That IS what I had it designed for. Had to lift the suspension for these tires, but, for now, it's working.
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: mercury-man on April 27, 2012, 08:05:38 PM
Vinnie , Looks cool now add a cup holder then he would be riding in style. :D
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: 1Bad88tbird on April 27, 2012, 09:02:49 PM
It looks good Vinnie! I really like you're trunk idea! The other wheels will defenately add to the look. I'm sure the little guy's happy with it.
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Post by: Beau on April 27, 2012, 09:10:41 PM
That is awesome. Good work!
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: 5.0 tbird on April 27, 2012, 09:57:15 PM
Nice work, that's the most tricked out wagon I've ever seen haha.
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: bryan163 on April 27, 2012, 10:09:12 PM
Looks great. Cant wait to see it lowered!
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: vinnietbird on April 27, 2012, 10:29:01 PM
Quote from: mercury-man;388183
Vinnie , Looks cool now add a cup holder then he would be riding in style. :D

I'll put a cup holder on it when you ditch those wire hub caps on the Cougar with some nice aluminum wheels....LOL.
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: vinnietbird on April 27, 2012, 10:30:59 PM
Thanks guys. J will be here tomorrow, which means a long wagon trip.
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Post by: daminc on April 27, 2012, 10:34:29 PM
awesome job Vinnie
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Post by: Kitz Kat on April 28, 2012, 04:55:39 AM
Looks good,need to hitch that up to a big dog.
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: vinnietbird on April 28, 2012, 08:07:58 AM
Gayle has a big dog in the back yard. About a hundred pounds. Once that train starts rolling, he doesn't stop.LOL.
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: 50tbrd88 on April 28, 2012, 06:56:17 PM
That's really nice Vin!  Good work.
Title: The Little Man's wagon.....so far......
Post by: vinnietbird on April 28, 2012, 07:00:19 PM
I appreciate that. It's heavy, solid, and no rattles or squeaks. If I were a whole lot shorter, I'd climb in it and go for a ride. LOL.