Caitlyns Cruiser

tigman250 · #1 12-01-2006, 07:41 PM

had a few requests to see more pics of this wagon so here they are. i built this for my oldest daughter Caitlyn, since then we have had another child, Julia so i am open for suggestions on a new name. i would like to keep Caitlyns Cruiser, just need a catchy phrase to go with Julia (was thinking Julias Joyride but it seems a bit dorky) so hit me with your suggestions.

it sports 13" tall Ag tires (13-5.00 X 6.00 i think) has 4 wheel steer, (built that in because of the mongo huge turning radius thanks to tires) with 4 wheel steer it will turn arround in a 6' circle....without about a half acre.

the front end pivots to keep all four tires on the ground at all times (can drive over a street curb fully loaded and all four stay firmly planted :evil: ) the tounge is made from aluminum and was rolled and vented to reduce weight (and improve looks

) and topped off with milled handle. custom paint was done by myself

(i have gotten better at painting flames....honest) this is one of two in existance, i made one for my Godson wich i painted red with white flames.

tigman250 · #2 12-01-2006, 07:47 PM

undercarriage.

upon close inspection, looks like it needs a new paint job, getting a bit rusty

thanks for looking!

cutter · #3 12-01-2006, 07:50 PM

But but but, where is the steering & undercarriage?

tigman250 · #4 12-01-2006, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by cutter

But but but, where is the steering & undercarriage?

slow down Cutter, i can't type that fast

Tom Zachman · #5 12-01-2006, 08:39 PM

I sure like it. Thanks!

littlefuzz · #6 12-02-2006, 07:54 AM

Definatly different, great work. I like anything different (well not anything)

Might be time for me to utilize a 4-wheel steering design on something, looks like a fun build.

tigman250 · #7 12-02-2006, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by littlefuzz

Definatly different, great work. I like anything different (well not anything)

Might be time for me to utilize a 4-wheel steering design on something, looks like a fun build.

it was fun, time consuming but very rewarding in the end. you should see it when we take it to the local fair, people think it looks prety cool, then they see you turn with it then they are blown away. it's a very simple design yet very effective.

Cavalry · #8 12-02-2006, 11:21 AM

I guess having kids is an excuse to fab really cool stuff.

I want one but I dont have kids!

USMCPOP · #9 12-03-2006, 02:06 PM

That is an amazing wagon. Good job! One of these days I'll heve to give it a try. For those who are interested, there are plans here for a 4-wheel steering nursery cart. Not as cool, but functional:

http://bioengr.ag.utk.edu/extension/...Plans/6293.pdf