Author Topic: Pagoda Pedal Car! (Read 12750 times)

BaronYoungman · « **on:** April 12, 2016, 21:13:16 »

So even before Tre was born we were looking for a Pagoda Pedal car. Spotted lots of 190sl and 300sl but no Pagodas , then saw one in the mercedes commercial and so I knew they were out there just had to find one. Fast forward 2 years. Took a giant leap of Faith. Sent money to Bulgaria for a beat up one. Waited, and waited thought maybe got taken, but then one day! BIG PACKAGE arrives Bulgaria Postal Service stickers all over. Beat up but it was here. Somewhat worse for wear but I knew it was going to be a project. So started frame off this week will update with pix as a refurbish (or in some cases fabricate ) parts.

Tyler S · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2016, 02:34:01 »

This right here and Georgem's post about his car talking to him really proves how obsessed we all are about these cars!
That looks like a fun project

JamesL · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2016, 08:11:27 »

I love a good restoration thread.
Awesome find, well done

Jowe · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2016, 09:47:33 »

Lovely! Are you going to put in the engine that is on the last picture ??

Iconic · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2016, 13:29:10 »

Baron,
Will you go with 173G, Anthracite Grey, for the exterior???
I know you love that color.

mmizesko · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2016, 14:22:55 »

Bob,

Hope Trey loves it. Found these pics of a more restored version for your use.

Mike Mizesko

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #6 on:** April 20, 2016, 21:28:33 »

Steering wheel completed looks like dads Nardi wheel. Hydrodip wood and mercedes hood emblem

Iconic · « **Reply #7 on:** April 21, 2016, 01:45:19 »

NICE !! (yes, I'm yelling)
He is one lucky boy !!

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #8 on:** April 25, 2016, 15:39:25 »

Bumpers done.. used Spaz Stix model chrome paint many layers think it has good shine. Then we are going to start with some interior pieces so Tre needed to see Daddy's car interior.

mmizesko · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2016, 11:55:29 »

Trey needs to bring that ride to the next PUB!

Mike

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #10 on:** June 22, 2016, 21:12:37 »

so it has been awhile (I AM INVOLVED IN A VERY INTERESTING PROJECT...details when I can make available) I got to the pedal car rims. prep, prime black, paint gloss black and then spray crome and epoxy in centers.. Think came out better than expected. I hope to get lots done this weekend.

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #11 on:** August 01, 2016, 19:31:40 »

so got painted same silver and coated everything else in gloss black, next for red leather!

Jonny B · « **Reply #12 on:** August 02, 2016, 15:55:35 »

Do I see a Pagoda Notes article in here somewhere?

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #13 on:** September 14, 2016, 15:59:52 »

Time to make the headlight covers.
So as usual one project leads to the next. With this being a impossible to find item to start I knew I had no chance of finding a replacement headlight for the missing one, so down the rabbit hole I went. Some you tube videos and online instruction and I race into the world of mold making. Couple tries at molds (way harder than it looks on you tube) then a couple of tries at the resin casting, here are some finished , well almost still have to trim flashing, ones. One more skill learned. So the car now has euro headlight covers ..on to the leather interior.

Iconic · « **Reply #14 on:** September 14, 2016, 17:12:38 »

Completely incredible !!
Can you scale it up a bit for me?

I look forward to seeing Tre's car in person.

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #15 on:** September 26, 2016, 15:26:06 »

So the proverbial " I got a guy" does interior work...wow he went above and beyond all stitched leather to match dad's, so trying to finish this weekend so at least my son can have a few outings with it before it gets too cold, or he gets too big!

Jowe · « **Reply #16 on:** September 26, 2016, 17:41:24 »

A California Coupe

JamesL · « **Reply #17 on:** September 28, 2016, 11:02:37 »

Looks fantastic though if you dropped some sort of motor in it, your wee one could enter Little Big Mans

http://www.lemansclassic.com/language/en/little-big-mans-2/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZpxrUOcmak

BaronYoungman · « **Reply #18 on:** September 30, 2016, 14:42:20 »

made photo cutouts to go below the headlight lenses, I think I maybe a touch OCD.

Iconic · « **Reply #19 on:** September 30, 2016, 15:32:39 »

Clearly you need a second child.
You are not nearly busy enough.

Mark

guyke · « **Reply #20 on:** October 20, 2016, 18:12:23 »

how far are jou on the project , whe have a simular but its a newer sl type , whit an engine in it , and a gearbox , originaly made by mercedes benz , we also restaured it
i love the work jou put in it , nice moulds jou make , keep up the good work

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