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Posted: June 07 2008 12:28 PM
 
cris estrada (aka blade58) [ View ] [ cristobal_estrada@yahoo.com ] [ Car Ads ] [ Blogs ]
apopka, Florida
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where can i find abody of some of the popular streetrod bodies that are use for the hot rod strollers i have a grand son on the way and would like to have one ready for his arrival
 
 
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Posted by Starfire  -  06/07/2008 12:59 PM
Try http://www.littlehotrodstrollercompany.com/ If you do a google search there are also other companies. Just be prepared to hang on to your wallet. You're going to be talking between 2 and 3 grand for one of these stroller creations.


I think I'd trash the hot rod stroller idea and start the kid a college education fund with that 2 or 3 grand.
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Posted by 1carguy  -  06/07/2008 01:13 PM
If you want to build one yourself, there are several fiberglass bodies you can buy. You'd have to be a welder to fab up a frame, steering, etc. There's always a guy on ebay that sells these bodies in different models. Check this 37 convert, it's item # 300224781295. Very cool, wish I could weld, I'd do one for my grandson.
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Posted by blade58  -  06/07/2008 02:21 PM
I guess i,m lucky i have been welding and fabricating for 30 yrs thanks for the info ,some community colleges offer evening welding courses and you could build it there
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Posted by blade58  -  06/07/2008 04:36 PM
1carguy, this guy has several bobies at the same price for $175.00plus $75.00 for ground shipping not bad price, i could build you a frame if you pay for shipping and some specs ,the 37 is real cool!the little hot rod company is pricey but they are steel boby i did see some pedal cars resonalbly on ebay
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Posted by driver48  -  06/07/2008 05:27 PM
The stroller idea is cool. I built one for my son and when it was finished he was too big for it. I built this willys with the parts I stole from a battery powered jeep that was bought at a garage sale for little of nothing. Both of my boys have been able to enjoy it , now its just a cool conversation piece that may soon have a go cart engine installed soon?
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Posted by ronhotrod  -  06/07/2008 05:34 PM
I built my grandsons one. hand made everything from the body up. spent @$800 and LOTS of time !! But it was worth evry minute when the kids jump in and look cool
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Posted by driver48  -  06/07/2008 05:40 PM
Thats awsome (ronhotrod), that is really a nice stroller.
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Posted by blade58  -  06/07/2008 07:10 PM
ronhotrod what is the body made of? that looks nice i also like the willys gasser too!
blade58 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] apopka, Florida Charter Member since January 2008
 
Posted by 1carguy  -  06/08/2008 02:49 AM
Ronhotrod, the Mercury is awesome. Cris, did you check out the other bodies he had on ebay? The 58 Cadillac convert was really cool too. Are you thinking of one you can pull or push? Let's see, you could manufacture the chassis....I could paint and assemble....worldwide distribution....we both could be rich....:-)
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Posted by blade58  -  06/08/2008 01:43 PM
yes i looked at all the bodies they all look great
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Posted by ronhotrod  -  06/08/2008 10:13 PM
body is hand laid fibreglass. The side moldings were made by routing the shape is a 2x10, sanding to specs and melting old aluminum into it and then polishing. the working headlights are under hood trouble lights, the taillights ( '59 Caddy type)are household chandelier bulbs cut with an air grinder and painted red inside. I frenched an antenna on the right rear quater. made the bumpers from double strips of 'stick-on' type body side molding. Dummy spots are motorcycle turn signals. Tires are real Firestone whitewalls

Grille is a kitchen drawer pull and the front 'turn signals' are lisc plate bolts

Inside is rolled and pleated naugahyde and the seat back lays almost flat for napping. When seat is in upright for setting up, there is a naugahyde cover over the 'rearseat area'. I made a solid bottom and put one caster in the center between the two front wheels that sets slightly lower than the front tires. makes pushing and guiding much easier. I made a 'Reese reciever ' type receptacle under the rear bumper and have a detachable handle that slips into it for pushing the car around. Been thru 3 grandsons and still going strong!
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Posted by 31tudor  -  06/09/2008 11:41 AM
The guy that Brady mentioned on ebay is marked as one of my favorites so I see his stuff pretty often. Keep an eye on him, as he seems to have about 10 different body styles available. One note, his car bodies are 1/4 scale so the '37 is going to be pretty small, but the '58 Cad would probably be good sized. Believe it or not, $75 shipping is pretty reasonable for a glass body that size!


I bought a 1/3 scale '32 roadster body to build for my kids one day... if I ever get around to it! The 1/3 scale is good sized, almost 4' long. The quality is VERY good and the guys were nice to work with. I paid $125 for mine, but that was 2 years ago, I think they're $175 now. Its' the same guy in California who makes the carbon fiber Pop Tops... NOT SID CHAVERS BOP TOP! I'll find the info if you're interested.


Hey Starfire, thanks for that first link! I love those 5-spoke wheels!


Here's a pic of my '32 body with pie crust bias plies. Not in the photo is the DuVall styled windshield that's included.
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Posted by 31tudor  -  06/09/2008 11:50 AM
I also have this pedal car for my kids. You can find them online for about $65. I saw one made into a stroller at Del Mar this year. Here's pictures of stock (the green one) and the one modified to a stroller.
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Posted by 1carguy  -  06/09/2008 01:43 PM
Hey Eric, do you want to sell the '32?
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Posted by 31tudor  -  06/09/2008 02:08 PM
Nah, I'm going to hold on to it. I've got it stored away along with the DuVall windshield and the pie crust tires. Of course, by the time I get around to building it I'll probably have to make it my wheelchair!


Brady, ya want the guy's name/number?
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Posted by blade58  -  06/09/2008 02:47 PM
check this one out , "ronhotrod awsome work ,the 32 is nice, the peddle are cool the modify one is real cool in some cases stock suck
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Posted by 31tudor  -  06/09/2008 02:47 PM
Now THAT'S raising a kid right!!!
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Posted by DavyJ  -  06/09/2008 06:47 PM
Caught this bunch at Del Mar, these cars are just too cool.
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Posted by ol bear  -  06/09/2008 08:19 PM
OH WELL,,,, IM A DUMMY ,, I THOUGHT A STOLLER WAS A COAT THAT THE WIFE WEARS WITH NOTHING ON UNDERNEATH ,,,U KNOW LIKE A FLASHER ,, JESHH!!!! OL BEAR ,,,,,,,, IM GONING FISHING ON FRIDAY MORNING BE GONNE FOR A WEEK TO EAGLE LAKE IN CANADA ,,,,,,,, HAVE FUN AND PLAY NICE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted by 30 A pickup  -  06/09/2008 08:27 PM
DavyJ, What stroller??? Oh yeah, now I see them!
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Posted by ptrow  -  06/09/2008 11:31 PM
I have a 32 ford body that I was going to do that too. I will sell it cheap .call at 913-669-6043 Pat
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Posted by 1carguy  -  06/09/2008 11:34 PM
Eric, email the name and number when you've got a minute and I'll give him a call. Are most built to push with fixed wheels (no steering)? Just tilt the front end up off the ground to turn or could you rig it like a wagon and pull from the front with a swiveling front axle?
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Posted by 31tudor  -  06/10/2008 11:09 AM
Brady, just emailed ya the info. You mentioned the three common ways I've seen these built: push down on handle to lift front, pull wagon type steering, and the ever coveted handle steering. It really wouldn't be that difficult to make the handle turn the front wheels but few go to the trouble to make it happen. Most that steer the wheels have a T style handlebar, some have a brake (like a bicycle handbrake) and even controls for lights, turn signals, horn, etc. Pretty fun stuff... I think I'd rather spend that much time on something I can drive though.
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Posted by g8r  -  07/11/2008 08:47 AM
Hello! I purchased a body to make a stoller and was wondering if anyone has any info on how to make the chassis and possibly where to get headlight decals and such. Thanks!
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Posted by tlp1968  -  07/11/2008 11:19 AM
g8r is seems like most of the guys build their own chassis, how are you with a welder?
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Posted by 31tudor  -  07/11/2008 12:08 PM
Exactly Tammy! The body I bought comes with a parts sheet that recommends using a plywood board for the chassis and "L" brackets to attach the body to it. Not really my style of doing things, I'll be welding my own chassis... eventually.
Eric Hibbs [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] St. George, Utah Charter Member since January 2002
 
Posted by g8r  -  07/11/2008 12:53 PM
Well I would like it to eventually convert it to an R/C car, even if its slow. So a properly built chassis would be essential. I'm sure I can learn to weld but had this idea; Instead of welding a real steel chassis make it out of copper plumbing. I'm guessing its easier to weld with and the tools would be simplier. But would it be strong enough?
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Posted by blade58  -  07/11/2008 01:18 PM
you can search a hobby shop that deals with 1/4 scale R/C cars i will forward you a e-mail i got from one of our members where he got some of his parts
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Posted by 31tudor  -  07/11/2008 02:15 PM
No way g8r, not copper tubing! If you want it strong and lightweight build it out of rectangle (or square) aluminum tubing. I assume the weight is of concern being RC, but do it the best you can the first time through!


Welding aluminum isn't easy or for the novice. Either find someone who can do it for a reasonable price (welder's make pretty darn good money so be prepared) or take a TIG welding class at your local college. That's how I learned to MIG weld, but I'm still not good enough to try TIG or aluminum welding!


Hey Blade, will you send a copy of that email to me too? ehibbs@nuteltech.com
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Posted by blade58  -  07/12/2008 04:57 PM
31tudor i looked at the e-mail you were the one who sent it to me ,i have not started on mines yet i did look at GO KART PARTS
blade58 [ View ] [ Email ] [ Blogs ] [ Car Ads ] apopka, Florida Charter Member since January 2008
 
Posted by Wicked Randy  -  08/08/2008 11:36 AM
hey guys check this guys out xtremewagons.com he does go karts strollers and low rider wagons he sells the fiberglass bodys and makes the chassis too
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Posted by 31tudor  -  08/08/2008 06:27 PM
Hey there Randy, nothing like a little shameless self promotion! Cool website though. I love the low rider wagons!
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Posted by Ken_tech  -  08/08/2008 08:12 PM
when I can only drive golf carts, I want one of these..........
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Posted by Wicked Randy  -  08/08/2008 08:15 PM
the yellow and white Gem car is street legal for 35 mph or less street so you cold drive them anytime
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