DaddyBuiltRacing Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 (edited) Building my kid a lowered wagon! Picked this up for $20 off my buddy tonight: http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/996866_10151753346026907_1649984415_n_zpsccaca8be.jpg 10mins after getting home I had this: http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/editing/993335_10151753131006907_957232561_n_zpsd63a2c91.jpg The factory paint was bubbling and peeling off so we went to work stripping it. Since it's his wagon, he got to put in work on it http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/editing/581463_10151755538765295_670743963_n_zpsce391c4d.jpg Once we had gotten all the paint we could get off it was time to bust out the aircraft stripper. Took it to a local car wash and blasted that s*** off: http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/editing/24650_10151753273136907_1164489752_n_zpsfa78d53b.jpg I have a buddy that powder coats so instead of paint, we're gonna go that route. I asked my son what color he wanted it and he replied Green. He didn't specify which green so we chose this: http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/999688_591794088682_1093026956_n_zps1499c824.jpg That's as far as I have gotten today. I am hoping to get a frame built and either off to be chromed or powdered. I am also going to run go-kart wheels so it has mini slicks. I mean he is going to be pulled around in this thing at the race track, it's only fitting that he has slicks. Who knows how crazy I will get with this, the ideas are def floating around in my head. A $20 wagon could very well turn into a few hundred dollars by the time I am done with it haha. Edited August 12, 2013 by DaddyBuiltRacing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Awesome. I have been planning on making a donk type wagon for my niece lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheezy Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Looks like a fun project. Just saw another on reddit a few weeks ago. Heres the link to the album for ideas http://imgur.com/a/NP4FN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted July 27, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 I have been researching for the last month on these things. It is amazing some of the wagons people have built. I really like the ones that are equipped with air bags, I just don't think it's functional enough for what I plan on using this particular wagon for. Luckily I too have many friends who work at various places which are useful for this build. They are on board to help out, such as powder coating, another one works at a fab shop so he is going to help build the frame with me. I am trying to source some used go kart wheels right now, I may have a lead on a set. I think I am going to put the slicks in the front and put some skinnier wheels in the rear (I race Hondas,cmon!). Our kid seems pretty excited about his new wagon and that's all that really matters at this point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Green Bastard Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 This is awesome, I definitely want to see how this turns out. Maybe in a couple years I can do this with my son lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeitgeist57 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 Great stuff! :thumbup: Looking forward to updates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye1647545503 Posted July 27, 2013 Report Share Posted July 27, 2013 :thumbup: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LS_Sonoma Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Awesome project. But seriously, someone charged you for a f'n radio flyer that had rust...wtf ! And you call him a buddy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otis Nice Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Awesome dad is awesome. Good work man. It's great you're including him too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted July 28, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Awesome project. But seriously, someone charged you for a f'n radio flyer that had rust...wtf ! And you call him a buddy? You'd be surprised the amount of money people want for these damn things. I about shit myself when I started looking for one. Hell I was just happy to find one, I had spent the last 2 weeks searching CL and even posted on here looking for one. Brand new they can be had for $79 from Walmart, people on Craigslist want $50-$60 for used ones. The only other metal ones I found were either the really small ones or 3+ hours away Here ya go for example: http://columbus.craigslist.org/atq/3960189328.html Awesome dad is awesome. Good work man. It's great you're including him too. Haha it's his wagon, he might was well have some say so in this thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I used to see a guy at local car shows that pulled his kids around in a lifted wagon on 4 wheeler mud tires that had 4 wheel steering. Good job on being a cool dad! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 I used to see a guy at local car shows that pulled his kids around in a lifted wagon on 4 wheeler mud tires that had 4 wheel steering. Good job on being a cool dad! Yeah the lifted ones are sweet and more functional ... not the gay stance crap going around. Full offense. subtle with a functional suspension http://www.nuts-berry.com/customflyer/n1.jpg GAY..gonna bust an asshole or not be able to go over a crack in the road.. http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/moforeynolds/TysonsWagon/456466_390079097698059_100000879171481_1031026_1941554686_o.jpg although sweet, too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GGEvo Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 Something a little crazier lol http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/completedwagontest005_zps7c9841b6.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/completedwagontest002_zps9e80da45.jpg http://i287.photobucket.com/albums/ll154/ihockey123/completedwagontest004_zps3ee26426.jpg Here's the build thread http://forums.evolutionm.net/welding-fabrication/598210-our-radio-flyer-suspension-upgrade-project-log.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 28, 2013 Report Share Posted July 28, 2013 That last one's definitely too much considering the possible injuries from a fall at that height. haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fubar231 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 The last one paul posted needs its own damn lawn mower motor cause i sure as hell wouldnt wanna pull that heavy ass thing around all day, and the 2nd one paul posted failed cause its hella low but has no stance yo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ramsey Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 Lowered with some suspension would be cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CRed05 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I like the rat rod looking ones. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6813444791_3dba30bfeb_z.jpg http://splashautomotivemag.com/wp-content/gallery/1975-radio-flyer/wagon1.jpg This one is pretty sweet too, might be the same one Paul posted http://i49.photobucket.com/albums/f293/moforeynolds/TysonsWagon/DSC03210w.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 no roll cage no care Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillJoy Posted July 29, 2013 Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 These things look pretty useless to me???? That one is so low it will get stuck over the smallest of bumps! But, to each their own! :thumbup: KillJoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 They seem to haul kids just fine...I think that's the only functionality that really matters isn't it? I don't plan on off roading it so it should be ok. My buddy has built a couple of these and they pull his daughter around with no issues. I am not a fan of the jacked up ones, although I may end up building one to give to my niece and nephew (brother in law is into jacked up trucks). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted July 29, 2013 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2013 I have found a couple really good sites to buy parts from if anyone is ever interested in doing one of these. Cheapest I have found wheels/tires new http://www.bmikarts.com/ This site sells just about everything you need to build one of these, they even sell completed ones http://www.sickntwisteddesigns.net/lowriderwagons.html Was just searching ebay and found this http://www.ebay.com/itm/CUSTOM-RADIO-FLYER-WAGON-WHAT-A-GREAT-BUILD-/130957065142?pt=Outdoor_Toys_Structures_US&hash=item1e7da63bb6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 I had an intake tube with filter laying around and my buddy wanted it. He just so happened to know of a set of 4 shifter kart wheels with tires. We ended up trading straight up, I need to get 1 tire to match the rear as 3 of them are the same size but 1 is an oddball. The oddball tire is pretty wide, I am going to get one like it so the rear end has wide ass slicks with a little smaller tire in the front. Next up is getting the kart back from the sandblaster and building axles to mount these on. http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/248246_10151766861256907_1680081932_n_zps98c9b669.jpg http://i793.photobucket.com/albums/yy218/guy_from_nerk/1002876_10151766861381907_709926752_n_zpse6be7d2d.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Use those tires; model this; pull it in circle. : http://the-list.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/sprint-car-racing.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky31186 Posted August 2, 2013 Report Share Posted August 2, 2013 Nice project. I can't wait to build my son a power wheels. I'm currently looking for a wagon though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaddyBuiltRacing Posted August 5, 2013 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2013 I ordered some hubs tonight for this bad boy. They are anodized black and only cost $10 a piece. Best part the place is located here in Ohio so I should have them in a couple days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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