Popular Post Ron Johnson Posted December 30, 2022 Popular Post Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 This old toy car is 7 ½” L x 3 ½” W x 3”H. Sister in law acquired this from a yard sale for.60 cents. It was in pieces, with only two wheels, broken bumpers with headlights and taillights needing replacing. It was in sad shape so I decided to try and restore this beauty. Lightly sanded the original finish and applied a natural oil finish. Not sure of the wood spieces. Made new bumpers of Aspen, headlights taillights of Ebony along with new wheels. Really enjoyed doing the restoration. Wichman, Dave Monk, lawson56 and 19 others 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordster Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Great job Ron,love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 26 minutes ago, Gordster said: Great job Ron,love it Thanks Gordie. Happy New Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted December 30, 2022 Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 Very nice work! Could you tell if this was originally factory made vs homemade? I thought it has some cues that it was Citroen 2CV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 30, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 30, 2022 1 hour ago, oldhudson said: Very nice work! Could you tell if this was originally factory made vs homemade? I thought it has some cues that it was Citroen 2CV. Thanks Berry. I would think it’s factory made. Happy New Year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatie Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 That is fabulous. Looks new. Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie E Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Love it! Great to give something new life! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barb.j.enders Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveww1 Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 awesome job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrappile Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 (edited) Great job! how do you hinge the doors? I am thinking that the collapsible pins used to attach a wristwatch band with would work pretty well. Edited December 31, 2022 by Scrappile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 13 hours ago, wombatie said: That is fabulous. Looks new. Marg Thanks Marg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 11 hours ago, Charlie E said: Love it! Great to give something new life! Thanks Charlie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 4 hours ago, barb.j.enders said: Looks great. Thanks Barb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 48 minutes ago, daveww1 said: awesome job Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjweb Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 Very nice, happy new year, RJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 9 minutes ago, Scrappile said: Great job! how do you hinge the doors? I am thinking that the collapsible pins used to attach a wristwatch band with would work pretty well. Thanks Paul. This is a car I restored. The hinges were installed with wood dowels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted December 31, 2022 Author Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 2 minutes ago, rjweb said: Very nice, happy new year, RJ Thanks RJ. Happy New Year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rdatelle Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 You out did yourself with that one. Beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 3, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 1 hour ago, rdatelle said: You out did yourself with that one. Beautiful. Thanks Ralph. Enjoyed giving her a new life, and who says you only live once… Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Awesome work!!! Love the opening door. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 4, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 4, 2023 6 hours ago, lawson56 said: Awesome work!!! Love the opening door. Thanks Bobby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilgefisher Posted January 7, 2023 Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 I really enjoy when folks restore old toys. Something about bringing back to life an item that once gave joy to kids. You did an excellent job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 7, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 7, 2023 12 hours ago, Bilgefisher said: I really enjoy when folks restore old toys. Something about bringing back to life an item that once gave joy to kids. You did an excellent job. Thanks Jason Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Posted January 8, 2023 Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 Awesome. I always liked seeing and making toys too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Johnson Posted January 8, 2023 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2023 2 hours ago, Fish said: Awesome. I always liked seeing and making toys too. Thanks Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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