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Old 08-15-20, 04:28 PM
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My daughter has a three month old baby boy. One of her friends found this in a thrift store and restored it for her. He dropped it off today. She says it was rusty and crusty when he bought it, but he did a magnificent job bringing it back to life.



My daughter tells me this guy is "just a friend," but it seems to me if he has deeper interests this is a pretty strong move to win over a single mom. He has at least impressed her dad.
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The kid could do worse than starting off C&V.
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Earliest example of C&V suspension I can think of.

Oh, and congrats!
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Originally Posted by madpogue
Earliest example of C&V suspension I can think of.
i haven't ridden it, but my grandson tells me it's cush.
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Outstanding, Andy! I'll ask for details privately...I'm sure there's some Gugificazione we can do to it...
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Trailing link suspension, parking brake... pretty cool Pram.
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Originally Posted by gugie
Outstanding, Andy! I'll ask for details privately...I'm sure there's some Gugificazione we can do to it...
Sure! Re-rake the handle. Internal wiring for headlight and taillight with a generator hub. Maybe add some fenders....
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WOW. Congratulations, and best wishes to all and sundry, "Grandpa."

I'm sure I'll be waiting awhile until that particular sobriquet can be applied to me.
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Originally Posted by Andy_K
Sure! Re-rake the handle. Internal wiring for headlight and taillight with a generator hub. Maybe add some fenders....
I want to see fat, low pressure tires
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Cool buggy. The landau bar is a nice touch
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Originally Posted by droppedandlost
I want to see fat, low pressure tires
Andy's waiting for Jan to come up with 150b tires.
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Pram

AndyK that is pretty cool! Love the suspension system.
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Originally Posted by Lascauxcaveman
I'm sure I'll be waiting awhile until that particular sobriquet can be applied to me.
That's what I thought! I highly recommend it though.
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