My little side project for my daughter

Thunderbird712

As I know we all like pictures of jeeps I figured I would share a couple of photos of my Jeep pedal car project for my daughter!

Needs a little work but its all original. Doesnt look like Bubba got to it!
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TJ
53 M38A1 (project)
3/28/45 MB factory restoration project

wesk · Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 7:41 pm Post subject:

Nice find.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

billybob · Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 8:31 pm Post subject:

Nice looking Hamilton. looks very complete.

Thunderbird712 · Posted: Sun Mar 31, 2013 9:47 pm Post subject:

Thanks. It is actually all there. Will need new tires and the rear bearings are shot. Havent been able to locate replacements but hopefully have a place to fabricate bearings for me. Got to start my daughter off early with a jeep!!
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TJ
53 M38A1 (project)
3/28/45 MB factory restoration project

billybob · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 5:41 am Post subject:

Try speedway motors-pedal cars. They have lots of stuff listed for your jeep. I too have a Hamilton - jeep, mine is not quite as complete as yours. I'm going to restore mine if I ever get my M-38 done.

wesk · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 6:30 am Post subject:

Wait til you have her looking like this one!

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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Thunderbird712 · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:15 am Post subject:

I cant wait until its done and I am watching my daughter pedaling away! She just turned 1 so I have a little time. I am actually debating whether to go back to the air force colors or make it a minature of my A1 and see if I can get the Hood #s and other stencials in a minuature size.

I have actaully seen speedway motors website. Great site! They have everything I need if I cant fix it myself except the rear ball bearings attached to the Pedal straps Part # 7. I dont see a part # for the ball bearings themselve and it looks as though they dont have the Rear axle assembly either Part #3 if that comes with the bearings. I havent spent much time yet researching or asking around but I am sure I will come up with something.

Atleast this jeep's version of an ORD 9 is only one page! Very Happy

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TJ
53 M38A1 (project)
3/28/45 MB factory restoration project

wesk · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 8:19 am Post subject:

I am sure if you remove that bearing and take it to the counter of a bearing supply house they can find one to fit. We have a chain here in the midwest called Bearing Headquarters and is where I get most of my bearings for the jeeps, my cars and the airplanes I work on.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

billybob · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:24 pm Post subject:

I'm sure you already know this but if you can find a number on it or measure it you have a good chance of finding the bearings for it. There is a place here in mid mo called Missouri power transmission that I have very good luck with.

Thunderbird712 · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 1:43 pm Post subject:

Yea I have a place I am going to take them to if I cant find a replacement. Nothing new when it comes to having minor issues during a restoration.

Only question is should I go with NDCC's on it Laughing

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TJ
53 M38A1 (project)
3/28/45 MB factory restoration project

billybob · Posted: Mon Apr 01, 2013 2:01 pm Post subject:

I don't know much about the weather in Maryland but you might go with a good set of all season radials. Mine has a set of maypops on it.

Thunderbird712 · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:19 am Post subject:

So its been a long time but I finished up the pedal car! It took a while but I was able to find someone to reproduce the hanging brackets with the bearings. I got the canvas from Beachwood and they just charged shipping. Great company! I used the hood number from my M38A1 and as I was finishing it up I wanted to add the rope, windshield bumpers and the wire cutter.

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TJ
53 M38A1 (project)
3/28/45 MB factory restoration project

wesk · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:30 am Post subject:

Looks great. I would suggest some kind of rubber tip or sock on that wire cutter.
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Wes K
45 MB, 51 M38, 54 M37, 66 M101A1, 60 CJ5, 76 DJ5D, 47Bantam T3-C & 5? M100

Mjeeps photo album: http://www.willysmjeeps.com/v2/modules.php?set_albumName=Wes-Knettle&op=modload&name=gallery&file=index&include=view_album.php

Thunderbird712 · Posted: Sun Apr 10, 2016 10:43 am Post subject:

Thanks. Its just on there for show. I plan on keeping it off when she uses it for that reason.
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TJ
53 M38A1 (project)
3/28/45 MB factory restoration project

RICKG · Member Joined: Aug 31, 2010 Posts: 1740 Location: SO IDAHO

That is the cutest thing I've ever seen. Your daughter is one happy Jeeper!
Remind anyone else of a mini Margaret Houlahan?? Smile

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RICKG MC 51986 DOD 01-52, '50 CJ3a


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