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10-20-2008 08:50 PM #1
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Sidewalk size 23 T for my Grandson
This is my Grandson Gordon. We're in a deep discussion concerning his future ride. I picked up a new wheelbarrow a week ago, and will use the tub for the body to make a small scale 23T. Have a transaxle from a garden tractor and a set of spoked wheels with tires for the front, and a pair of 13 inch chrome rims for the back. Leaf springs from an older snowmobile for the suspension, have to get a motor, likely a Briggs & Stratton for power. Picked up a bunch of chrome tubing, some with bends from an old chrome table and chair set. Should be able to make the nerf bars, bumpers, headlight stands and windshield frame from it all. When I asked what color we should paint it...all I got was this thoughtful look. He's not saying, but then he's only 10 months old, and not saying much of anything just yet. But he's thinking about it!! Just thought I'd share this, a proud Papa.
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10-20-2008 09:07 PM #2
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Looks like he's deep in thought on planning the details to me!!!!!!Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, Live for Today!
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10-20-2008 11:06 PM #3
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suicide perch?.
Education is expensive. Keep that in mind, and you'll never be terribly upset when a project goes awry.
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10-21-2008 05:15 AM #4
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That's a good looking young man, and he's lucky to have a Grandpa looking out for him. Post some pictures of your mini-T build - sounds like a great project that will bring lots of smiles when the time comes.
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10-21-2008 07:01 AM #5
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Yep, gotta see some pictures. Sounds pretty neat. When I was a lad around that age gramps found an old beat up radio flyer wagon, straightened a few things and painted it silver. Though I haven't seen that ol' wagon in over 55 years it's still a fond memory. You do good.......Your Uncle Bob, Senior Geezer Curmudgeon
It's much easier to promise someone a "free" ride on the wagon than to urge them to pull it.
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10-21-2008 07:11 AM #6
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Looks like a future rodder to me. Spoil him good, Grampa!
Goodyear makes mag style golf cart wheels that are about half scale, perfect for back rollers on that type of baby "T".
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10-21-2008 08:16 AM #7
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firebird77clone: Yep, along with a straight axle, buggy spring and hairpins.
I'll check out what is available, thanks for the lead. Spoil him? Who me? Darn right!!
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I'll take some pictures when we get started on this project, should be fun. You know... he's going to get his car before I get mine
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