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Old 11-11-2010, 10:37 AM
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Heyall I thought I would share this little build of mine here on ATVC seems like a good place to post some pics.
Here are a few pics to start out with

This is the original Barbie Jeep I started with.
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I stripped it down to this
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Then I fabbed up a nice steel frame
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My apprentice and I started the mock up

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The mocked up frame and engine
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With the body on
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:12 AM
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Very nice.

Do you make the frame yourself?
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Scootergptx
Very nice.

Do you make the frame yourself?
Thanks scooter......
Yes I fabbed the frame myself with the help of my son. all the parts are hand made by me for the power wheels Jeep.
here are a few more pics
Time for some paint
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Old 11-11-2010, 02:07 PM
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WOW, "Ken" would be jealous. ha ha. no really, nice job. i can tell you're no sloucher. i appreciate your attention to detail. it's nice to see someone who takes pride in their work/craftsmanship. something that some manufacturers lack nowadays.........how about a video of some action with it? that'd be great. ttfn
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 03:05 PM
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Great build. Looks excellent.
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 04:02 PM
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Dude thats awesome, wished that I could do something like that for my daughter.. Great job. Now lets a vid of it in action..
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 05:50 PM
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Thats really cool...
 
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Old 11-11-2010, 07:41 PM
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Very cool outstanding work goodlooking helper you got there!
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 06:23 AM
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HA! Father of the year right there- pure talent!

That's totally sweet- nothing beats father / son time.I always wanted to do something like that with my sons electric John Deer tractor-

You took that cheap chinese toy and Americanized it you are the MAN!
 
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Old 11-12-2010, 07:09 AM
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Thanks for the positive feedback here are some more pics of the build
more paint to cover up the nasty white body
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