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    Default Ford HotRod C-Cab T-Bucket for the SuperTee Pink Projects Fund Raiser

    Ford HotRod C-Cab T-Bucket for the SuperTee Pink Projects Fund Raiser



    This wooden toy is built in honour of my 4yr old grandson Asher who’s already had 4 zippers, doing remarkably well considering the difficult start to his life.
    He’s truly God’s Blessing.


    I joined a remarkable mob of Aussie woodworker on Instagram in making a donation for a fund raiser for The “SuperTee Organisation” who supports sick children in hospital with the encouragement of a Super Hero T-Shirt.

    Children's Charity | Medical Garment for Sick Kids | Supertee


    This is my donation 50 to 60hrs of, one off, hand built wooden toy vehicle using reclaimed or offcut timber.


    The design is out of my head, made up as I built the vehicle, after seeing so many beautiful HotRod’s on the internet to get ideas and scale to the build this iconic shape vehicle.

    I did this one with an open door style this time, so folk could see inside the Cab showing the Seats, Console, T-Bar Shifter, Pedals, Dashboard and Glovebox details.


    Part of the “Project” parameters was to use some supplied “Purple Pink Maple Veneer” in the build, something I struggled to get my head around.

    Timber isn’t naturally that loud, just the vehicles I’m replicating are!


    This HotRod is 17” [430mm] long; 7” [180mm] high and 8 ¾” [220mm] wide at the back wheels.


    I have used a range of beautiful Aussie Hardwoods, mixing & matching to give depth & character to the HotRod!


    Chassis – Spotted Gum decking offcuts from a builder friend.


    Engine Block – Townsville Iron Bark suppliers by Mark Dainer [who also supplied the Maple Veneer].
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    Blower – recycled skateboard from Mark Dainer, on 1” [25mm] Tassie Oak Dowel with a Zebrawood front [thank you Pat].


    Running Boards & Manifold – Local Iron Bark from my own milled tree.


    Rear Wheels – TallowWood 3 ¾’ dia x 2 ¾” wide from recycle Telegraph Pole at Recycled Timber, Warragamba
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    Front Wheels – Red Gum 2 ¾” dia x 1” wide from offcuts from a woodworking mate.


    Axle Pegs with S/S Washer & Nylon Washers are shop bought for the 1 ¼” recess on the wheels.


    Headers [Zombie Pipes] – Tassie Oak ½” Dowel.


    Headlights – Tassie Oak 1 ¼” Dowel with a half a macramé bead.


    Cab Roof – from a reclaimed threshold for a 1970’s Blackheath house which was being renovated.


    Cab Sides – from reclaimed 1960’s commercial cupboard from the local community club.


    Tray Sides – from reclaimed 1960’s commercial cupboard from the local community club.


    Cab Floor and Firewall – Both miscellaneous offcuts from a woodworking mate.


    Dashboard and Glovebox – Both offcuts from Blackheart Sassafras from a woodworking mate.


    Fuel Tank – was a prize piece of Fiddle Back Tiger Myrtle I won in a Guessing Competition from Rare Tasmanian Timbers, with 2 rings of the Townsville Iron Bark and Bloodwood plugs.
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    Rear Bumper – American Walnut reclaimed from an 1890 Boston Pump Organ with shop bought timber lights recessed.


    The Rear “Ford Logo” on the Tray was Laser Cut by my wooding mate Alex [aka LBD] in country Victoria.


    Seats – Laminated Purple Pink Veneer onto a reclaimed desk drawer from my now passed Father-In-Law, Bob, which has been quilted with added arm rests & head rests.


    Centre Console – Purple Pink Skateboard material offcut from Mark Dainer with the added “T-Bar” Gear Shifter.


    Pedals – Offcuts of the seats build on bamboo skewers.


    Steering Wheel – Wooden Button with a cut to size piece of Purple Pink Veneer insert and small axle peg Horn.


    Finish – Home Made Wipe-On-Poly [30% Tung Oil, 40% Clear Satin Polyurethane, 30% Mineral Turps] 3 coats.


    I use “Titebond Original Glue” for the main part of the build but also have used a lot of “Starbond Medium Thick CA Glue” for the tricky parts that needed fast dry times.


    The front detailing of the Ford Blue Oval, Ford V8 and Peterbilt are all “Lapel Pins” from Cruising Mall on EBay
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    I’m very honoured to be given the opportunity to make a beaut playable wooden toy vehicle to support this great fund raiser cause with a whole mob of magnificent woodworkers on Instagram who have stepped up to the challenge along with some very generous vendors/supporters.


    Please, if you're interested in supporting this very worthy cause for sick children in hospital, drop me a "PM" or email, thank you


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    Great looking hot rod and pictures and for a great cause. Have never seen pink veneer before. Great detail and workman ship. YOU HAVE DONE WELL "SIR'

    Cheers Peter

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    Once again another great build and a great show of generosity for charity.

    GOLD STAR for you, Crowie.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter White View Post
    Great looking hot rod and pictures and for a great cause. Have never seen pink veneer before. Great detail and workman ship. YOU HAVE DONE WELL "SIR'

    Cheers Peter
    Thank you Peter, The purple pink maple veneer is a skateboard material, and it’s something I’m very happy not to see again. Cheers Peter

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    Quote Originally Posted by Potts View Post
    Once again another great build and a great show of generosity for charity.

    GOLD STAR for you, Crowie.
    Thank you Glenn, It’s my hope the auction for the HotRod bring GOLD for the SuperTee Organisation. Cheers Peter

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    Another great hot rod Peter. Lets hope it brings in some good money for the charity. Also a top job by you in making this for a good cause

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    Top job Peter and a great cause. Lots of excellent photos

    Regards

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    Thank you folks,
    The auction pre-bids has opened and the hotrod is currently sitting at $150, which is 3 "superhero t-shirts" for the sick children from the Supertee Organization.
    The raffle for the same organisation has also started with a prize pool of something like $5000.
    The raffle running until the live auction on the 21st of May, links below.
    Cheers Peter

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    Hope it raises plenty for that great cause. Have made boxes for the beads of courage program.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter White View Post
    Hope it raises plenty for that great cause. Have made boxes for the beads of courage program.
    Had to look it up Peter... Yep, very worthy sir!

    Beads of Courage

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    Default SuperTee Pink Projects Auction is this Saturday evening on Instagram

    SuperTee Pink Projects Auction is this Saturday evening on Instagram

    I’m hoping my HotRod earns good money for the SuperTee Organisation

    Children's Charity | Medical Garment for Sick Kids | Supertee

    Their are 42 hand made items by Aussie makers up for auction.

    Check out Instagram #superteepinkproject to help raise funds.

    Supporting sick children in hospital, winner.

    Cheers Peter

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    What an excellent result for the SuperTee Organisation
    Something like $16500 raised which equates to about 370 medical grade superhero shirts for sick children in hospitals.
    My HotRod raised $300
    My “Toys Pack” of a Monster Truck, VW Baja Bug & Quadbike raised $190
    An awesome result.
    Got to love makers who donate to support children's charities.
    Cheers Peter

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    Great result you should be rightly proud.

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