Junk find or just junk?
11-12-12 | 09:35 AM
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Junk find or just junk?
A while back I picked up a Merckx, Today, I picked this up. It isn't my size
but it has wheels and wife thought that I could clean it up and if nothing else, use it as a plant holder or elect to throw back in junk if didn't want to take the time/effort. Should I save the time and toss it back right now, or is there some value in cleaning this up? I haven't seen one quite like it before. It has a crank and chain.
but it has wheels and wife thought that I could clean it up and if nothing else, use it as a plant holder or elect to throw back in junk if didn't want to take the time/effort. Should I save the time and toss it back right now, or is there some value in cleaning this up? I haven't seen one quite like it before. It has a crank and chain. 
11-12-12 | 09:39 AM
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I actually like it...are tires hard rubber or inflatable?
11-12-12 | 10:17 AM
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11-12-12 | 10:29 AM
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This is cute! If you had a big living room this would look nice sitting int he corner.... well after a paint and maybe asome new wheels. I wonder if you could use BMX tubular rims would fit?
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11-12-12 | 12:57 PM
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Not sure on the value, or rarity, but it is pretty neat looking. unless you have kids, or younger family, guess it would mainly be for something neat to look at. If you're just gonna turn it into garden art, i dont see the harm in keeping it 
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11-12-12 | 01:23 PM
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11-12-12 | 01:33 PM
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11-12-12 | 03:28 PM
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if you are foolish enough to want new tires,
find a vintage pedalcar website that offers tire service,
its a special tire with a wire in it, there is a tool that holds the tire and exposes the wire enough so it can be twisted and tucked in.
I had a pedal car redone long time ago...
should sell it off now....kids too big for it.
find a vintage pedalcar website that offers tire service,
its a special tire with a wire in it, there is a tool that holds the tire and exposes the wire enough so it can be twisted and tucked in.
I had a pedal car redone long time ago...
should sell it off now....kids too big for it.
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