Popular Post crispymk2 Posted July 11, 2014 Popular Post Share Posted July 11, 2014 Thought I might as well post up a build thread for my latest project. Building a hot rod push stroller for my daughter to cruise around in. Starting point was an Instep Hot Rod Pedal Car which is a reproduction of the 1950's Murray Dipside pedal car.Imported from the US and looks like this stock: And here is a sample of what I am aiming for: Wanting to add working headlights, tuck and roll seat, ghost flames, pin-striping, dashboard etc. A mate of mine is helping me with welding up the frame. Not 100% settled on final chassis layout, will just see how it all comes together as we go.There is also a body shop looking to run a 1 day course on prepping and painting motorcycle tanks including basic graphics and flames and they said I could bring the pedal car body along. Basic plan is for a simple box frame which will be powder coated. The rear wheels are smaller to get the back end nice and low while the front wheels will be held just off the ground by a swivel castor in the centre of the front end.When she gets a bit older I might try to remove the castor and change the front section to allow steering and run an electric motor to the rear wheels. Feel free to suggest improvements to the chassis design too Rough plans: Mockup: Hope to have the chassis finished off in the next few weekends and ready to cruise around by the time she can sit unsupported! 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rookie Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 So cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durty Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 So awesome Missing a couple of features though 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvoBilly Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 need steering made to work can link it to the handle you hold so both you and child can steer it ive seen it set up like that somewere trying to find info Edit: donno how much you can see or find but heres a link to one http://www.sickntwisteddesigns.net/hotrodst.html also seems like the ones like what your making have fake front wheels and a dummy swivel wheel under front so you can turn when pushing can be seen in this vid 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymk2 Posted July 11, 2014 Author Share Posted July 11, 2014 only problem is you get limited steering angle 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mof Posted July 11, 2014 Share Posted July 11, 2014 So what about one of those old pushbike generators rigged up to the axle somewhere to run the lights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmmmnz Posted July 12, 2014 Share Posted July 12, 2014 id go for a 12v li-on battery pack and 12 led lights, the'll last for ever on single charge and on a dynamo you have to be moving to get power, and you can't really use efficient lighting with out having a battery to smooth everything out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymk2 Posted July 14, 2014 Author Share Posted July 14, 2014 Thats the plan. I have an old motorcycle battery that I was going to try to start off with, will just charge it up at home. Was thinking about getting some small speakers and running an iPod in the "dash" 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyotaboy Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 far out i wanna build my daughter one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73crownwagon Posted July 24, 2014 Share Posted July 24, 2014 If I had kids which I don't thankfully yet, I would rather build a radio flyer hot rod! Search it on google there's some dope as ones! It works well cos kids get to kick back and dad can use it as a parts trolly for swap meets/ pull a box of beers around! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldnrusty Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 yeah those are cool! ive got one for a future project, not the baby bit just cause project, Only problem with a trolley one is the kid is behind you tipping all your beers out for more leg room or some shit, you turn around BAM little fuckers full stretch and asleep and your all out of beers! slap kid...... jail ...... dam should have got a pusher! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kicker Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Tis true, I got in trouble as a youngin for opening cans of beer and putting dirt in them out the back of the bottle store I lived next to. This thread is relevant to me now, was thinking of doing a pedal car or something, at least I'd have a couple years before I had to finish it haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymk2 Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 So made some progress finally with the main chassis section all tacked together and heights checked for wheel mounting. Just need to finish the welds, find and mount a suitable castor wheel now I know how big it needs to be and sort out the push bar handle and mount. Then will be a roller and can sort paint and seat out. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted August 4, 2014 Share Posted August 4, 2014 Your magnet annoys me terribly. Please post it to me so I can spend half the day trying to pluck every last bit of grinding dust off it, only to drop if on the driveway and cover it in iron sand. Sweet looking project though! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crispymk2 Posted August 10, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 10, 2014 Finished off the rolling chassis today. My mate did a great job on the welds and everything came together pretty well. Just need to make seat, add floor, fit lake pipes, weld holes in body and paint. And one for anglia4 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sr1600 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 Your magnet annoys me terribly. Please post it to me so I can spend half the day trying to pluck every last bit of grinding dust off it, only to drop if on the driveway and cover it in iron sand. PM your address and Ill send you mine also 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anglia4 Posted August 10, 2014 Share Posted August 10, 2014 I'm not OCD about many things. But grit on my square magnet drives me fucking bonkers for some reason haha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlownCorona Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Those are some seriously professional looking photos! Great result on the cart too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crispymk2 Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 Getting there. Seat base built (just going to trim temporarily at this stage), floor cut, folded and fitted (big thank you again to De Lena Metals) and even buffed the body as it's maiden voyage is this weekend for my wife's Netball Club breast cancer fundraiser. To do list:Mount lake pipesFind better front wheelsReplace galv pipe handle with something nicerGet seat properly trimmedPanel & Paint 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post crispymk2 Posted August 24, 2014 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 24, 2014 #LikeaBoss Raised heaps of money for Breast Cancer Research at the wife's netball club on Saturday and went for a cruise through the local arts markets today. So many people stopped us for photos or to ask where I got it, many jealous dads 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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