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HelmutofBuffalo
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 Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 9:14 am Post subject: Vintage One-Off home built Split Window ride-on toy |
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Got this today at an Estate Sale. The owner told me her Dad built it in the late 60's which coincides with the Gemini 12 sticker on one side. It is well built out of wood and solid. Measures 29" l x 14" w x 15" h. weighs about 30 lbs. Has steerable wheels (steering wheel needs some repair) and doubles as a toy chest. The steering is spring loaded so it always returns to center. Wheels are made by Firestone 6 x 1.5, Let me know what you all think, Thanks Helmut
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67ctbug
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| Posted: Fri Dec 09, 2016 3:11 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage One-Off home built Split Window |
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That's really cool!
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Blue Baron
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| Posted: Sat Dec 10, 2016 1:00 am Post subject: Re: Vintage One-Off home built Split Window |
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VW folk art!
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hitest
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| Posted: Mon Dec 12, 2016 3:30 pm Post subject: Re: Vintage One-Off home built Split Window |
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And it's way closer to being road-worthy than my full size blue and white bus. Very cool.
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HelmutofBuffalo
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vwguru
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| Posted: Sat Jan 21, 2017 7:57 am Post subject: Re: Vintage One-Off home built Split Window ride-on toy |
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well........now with all pics........
I say a well built home-made...
bummer, not a production item............!! 
but looks good in your room.....&
looks better now with handle.... 
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