No Child Can Resist This Sleek Coaster Car

Remember when you were growing up? There was always one kid on the block whose dad made great toys that were the envy of the neighborhood. Those handmade toys had something that you just couldn’t buy in a store, and they were always the most fun to play with.

Wouldn’t it be great to pass along some of that old-fashioned childhood magic to a special boy or girl in your life? This do-it-yourself coaster car project is an ideal way to get started.

No child will be able to resist the car’s classic styling, which features lean, clean lines and racy spoked wheels. Designed with safety in mind, it has a wide wheel base for stability, a convenient hand brake for easy stops and a simple but clever steering mechanism.

The project requires only easily obtainable materials, including a sheet of plywood, some hardwood, an assortment of hardware, wheels and paint of choice. Straightforward construction techniques, mostly straight cuts and full-size traceable patterns make the project a breeze.

The completed car measures about 62 inches long by 27 inches tall by 20 inches wide.

The Coaster Car plan, No. 870, is $8.95 and includes step-by-step directions with photos, full-size traceable patterns, a shopping list, a cutting schedule and a mail-order source for hardware, wheels and numbers.

A package of three toy vehicle plans, No. C121, is $19.95 and includes this plan plus plans for a kid-size dump truck and fire truck. A catalog picturing hundreds of do-it-yourself projects is $3.95. Prices include postage and handling. Allow 3-4 weeks for delivery (for rush delivery, add $1 per item up to $3 maximum and allow about one week).

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