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HotRod Ford 8×8 ATV

We as I said I'd do I've built a different vehicle for the local Boys & Girls Girl "Guessing Competition".

This one is a lot smaller to fill with lollies/candy for the Guessing Competition.







It's scratch built off of drawing I found on the computer at an ARGO.





I started with the chassis made from Tallow Wood adding two sets of articulated wheels.







The floor is Spotted Gum with a join down the centre.

The sides a just an offcut for the "no scrap timber" box but fitted to with the figure from front to rear both sides.

The engine is Red Gum.

The radiator is Blackheart Sassafras with an Australian Red cedar surround.

I added a Spotted Gum roll bar reinforced with a bamboo dowel plus additional spotlights.

The seat is Blackheart Sassafras and the windshield Zebra.

Overall it's 14 1/2" or about 380mm
Width is 6 3/4" or about 175mm
Height is 5 1/2" or about 140mm plus the rollbar

My usual homemade finish, 3 coats of Wipe-On-Poly

My grandson gave it the once over with a BIG TICK except there was one question;
"pa, why are there only two pedals"
And I replied "Go and Stop"

A good fun project that's very different for sure!

The community club has been running through the restriction with a whole heaps of extra work and protocols by the staff and volunteers.
I hope by making a few extra toys for a fourth term fund raiser it'll help with some beaut Christmas presents for the families.

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another fine toy for the kids
 

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Is it a M656?

if so I may have found Crowie playing in the mud!

 

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I like this one Peter. Something different. I'm curious how you did make that Ford logo.
 

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. I m curious how you did make that Ford logo.

- Dutchy
Thank you Jan.
The Ford Logo badges are laser cut by one very clever duck, Alex.
 

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another fine toy for the kids

- recycle1943
Thank you Dick

Is it a M656?

if so I may have found Crowie playing in the mud!



- robscastle
Yes Rob, I've love to drive a real one especially with a small block Ford powering it through the mud.
 

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Another great one for the kiddies crowie...

Maybe next time, rather than lollies, toss in a BLT (with the compliments of Dave Polaschek's a-tomato)...
 

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A 'very clever duck'? You quack me up Crowie!!!
When I first saw it I was reminded of the amphibious military Ducks (DUKW) that they use to give tourists rides at the Wisconsin Dells…

I'm sure the kids love them!!!
 

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Some kid will love that, Peter. Especially if it's full of lollies!
 

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i just love the independent suspension on this cute 8 wheeler as some little one will also GREAT JOB :<))
 

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Real cool Peter.
 

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Very cute vrhicle…. Driver too!
 

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Wonderful, as usual mate. I love the articulated wheels!
 

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Peter….Nice Work!!!

It Reminds me very much of seeing Army Ducks on and around the South Coast of Queensland nearly 70 years ago when I was about 4 years Old.

Regards…..Cliff.
 

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Great job Peter, like "Ford" emblem along with all the details. Large selection of wood make it stand out.
 

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Way interesting and a sure fire hit with the kids I'm sure!!!
Looks more like a Peter built to me through. ;-]
 

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Thank you one and all for the compliments & encouragement.

Did anyone see the numbers stamped into the sides at the front?
 

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Thank you one and all for the compliments & encouragement.

Did anyone see the numbers stamped into the sides at the front?

- crowie
Yes, but the last time I did a number I got arrested…
 

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Sorry Ducky about your arrest.

You'd probably be arrested driving this flat out down the streets of Churchill too!

The 289 on the front sides is a reference to the Ford engine.
 

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I didn't see the 289 first up, I just thought it was bilge pump outlets (same as the 113A) so I am off to do more research.
 
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