Wagon Build Pics

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I am going to put a build post up for all my currently built projects. I'll just keep them all under this thread. If you have any questions about any of them just ask. And if you want to know any background info check out my intro!! Thanks guys! Cheers

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This wagon was the one that set off the fire storm. It isn't a highly modified wagon, but it was definitely fun to build. It started life as a Berlin Flyer. It was terribly old and worn out. I am positive it was used as a flowering decoration. It is currently a welding cart/yard scrap hualer/kid toter/wood toter/anything else you want in it...so, it is again a workhorse....I'll quit talking and let you see the pics...enjoy...

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This wagon was the first lowered one that I built. It since has been rebuilt with a slightly higher ride height. And is getting more modified as we speak. But the original idea is staying the same along with the colors. I used gas meter risers for the extension on the front, along with the rear "struts" to keep it stable. This wagon worked for a bit, but I realized it needed to be a bit higher. Nevertheless, here she is in all her glory. Updated pictures will come soon enough...

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This wagon could possibly have been the most fun to build so far. I wanted it to stay patina, and also make it more of a car show/non kid dragger. I found the perfect wagon, then found the perfect gas can, and hopefully built the perfect wagon! haha...I used 1/2" copper tubing to make a frame under the entire wagon. I cut the Marathon can to make it a cooler. it has latches on either side and is attached by wing nuts so you can easily empty the water at the end of the day. The box on the back was just an old tool box my grand father had given me years ago. I used the wheels off of the wooden wagon I started with. Found some cool copper paint, and went to town. Without further ado...

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This wagon was just built out of boredom. It started simple and I got caught up and couldn't stop. I used old rods that were used on a patio set and drilled holes to make them resemble machine guns, for the rails. Used 3/4" EMT for the frame. A idler pulley for the turning system. It has bullet valve stem caps, a dummy grenade for the handle, a .50 cal ammo box for storage. And (the best part if you ask my wife) someone bought this one before I was even finished!!! He had me put the cover from the movie Full Metal Jacket on the back. I added his sons name to the top of the box, and an American flag sticker. Also, on the EMT in the front, I put real pins from WWII, just to pay tribute. This was a very fun theme and I plan on doing more Military stuff in the near future!!

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For a little fun I made this little mini wagon. Its nearly useless. But it sure looks cool!!

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I found out that my Bro-in-law and sister-in-law were having a baby. Well, what in the world would I get them!! Haha..A wagon of course. They met and both are employed at Bowling Green State University so what better wagon to build them than a "Falcon Flyer"!! I had one week to build this wagon, which is definitely pushing it. I wanted it to stand out and be unique. My wife made a cushion for the inside out of a blanket. I designed the logo and made a stencil to paint it on. All in all I think it turned out pretty cool. I used 1/2" EMT for the frame on this one, and a hub from a pneumatic wheel for the steering system.

[skull]

style and cool

this kind of stuff is why l like this web site.

some places would flame ya for not being (insert reason here) and why it shouldn't be there, here we welcome it with open arms

Later

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Just recently finished up this wagon. I received it from a friend, and it had been in a flower bed for 15 to 20 years. I thought what the heck am I going to do with this. So, I decided to turn it into a '50s/'60s drag race car/wagon. I stripped the paint/rust. Flat blacked it. Built the frame, again, out of EMT. I used "Old Ford Blue" engine paint for the wheels. The rear Ford logo is actually a drawer handle. The "headers" and "carb" stacks are just made out of 1/2" EMT also. The handle is a piston. I plan on putting A/FX on the side for the class. It was the early funny car class. Ford had a Mustang in that class in the 60's called the "Hemi Hunter"!! Not the greatest work ever..but hey I think it turned out pretty cool!!

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This brings me to my current stopping point!! I have a few others, but I wish to wait till they are presentable! lol Hopefully, I won't have to explode so many replies to my own thread in the future! haha its all caught up.

Skull, thanks I appreciate it!! I figured hey we are all car guys and can appreciate a kid dragger!! Kids and car shows seem to go hand and hand. Why not have a cool way to take your kids!! Thanks for letting me be apart of the site!!

Again, if anyone has any questions or wants more pics please let me know!!