32 Sedan soapbox

I built this soapbox to compete in the 2010 'Hotrod Hayride' soapbox derby where we were beaten in the semi-final and later in the same year at Goodwood where we only made it to the quarter finals but won the trophy for best cart and also for most money raised for charity. It is built from Walnut, Ash and Ash veneered plywood. I used 16 inch BMX wheels with the all important white-wall tyres. It has a single disc brake with miniature track rod ends and a formula Ford steering wheel. Photo of latest version now uploaded.

ctz says: Jan 20, 2011. 10:41 AM

I made one of a 55 ford customeline

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to ctzJan 21, 2011. 12:02 AM

Any photos?

ctz in reply to Peter VivianJan 26, 2011. 11:09 AM

ya im trying to put them up but my computer wont let me im going to try a different program

terrybailey says: Apr 29, 2013. 8:25 PM

Are there plans available for this car? I went to ebay but the listing is down.

scottday says: Jan 22, 2013. 2:19 PM

thank you pete i just went on ebay and bought the ones from there how does the plans from ebay come? does it come like a book or what
thanks scott

scottday says: Jan 22, 2013. 3:18 AM

hello pete i would like to buy the plans for the 32 sedan soap box how do i get then for 25 pound
thanks
scott

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to scottdayJan 22, 2013. 11:33 AM

Hi Scott plans are sent by email payment via Paypal the address for which is petervivian5@gmail.com the chassis is pretty straightforward the instructions tell you how and the photos show you. There are 2 chassis plans supplied, the original hand drawn version and the CAD ones I had made.

All the best

Pete

scottday says: Jan 22, 2013. 3:11 AM

hello my name is scott and i absolutely love the 32 ford soapbox cart i am looking to build one for myself but the chassis seems to be quit difficult, is there any tips or pointers u can give me on home to build the chassis from scratch or cn i buy one ????
thank you
scott

webby0121 says: Nov 18, 2012. 10:12 AM

This is bitchin!! You could make a fiberglass body and sell them, from the comments i think people will buy!

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to webby0121Nov 18, 2012. 12:14 PM

Hi, thanks for your positive comments, yeah I've been thinking about it but not got any prices yet, I guess the bodies might be suitable for tot rods or pedal cars too.

mrteddyears says: Jun 9, 2012. 9:59 AM

Pete how do you make the shell around the grill ?

Thanks

Steve
PS This is stunning project :)

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to mrteddyearsJun 9, 2012. 11:46 AM

Hi Steve

3 blocks of wood lap jointed and carved to shape.

patman01 says: Jun 1, 2012. 5:44 PM

up to what age would kids fit in this model? :)

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to patman01Jun 1, 2012. 1:04 PM

Up to 53 (see photo) 6 feet 9 inches an 17 stone

patman01 says: Jun 1, 2012. 5:44 PM

up to what age would kids fit in this model? :)

patman01 says: Mar 30, 2012. 8:53 AM

hi. are the plans still available?

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to patman01Mar 30, 2012. 10:16 AM

Hi yes the plans for the sedan (number 55) they are on ebay for £30 but for instructables they are £25 payable via Paypal the address for which is petervivian5@gmail.com Thanks foir your interest

Peter Vivian (author) says: Dec 15, 2011. 11:40 AM

Coming soon plans for a 'T' bucket soapbox with exposed wooden flathead supercharged 'engine'

lajdobb in reply to Peter VivianMar 27, 2012. 3:51 AM

Hallo Peter,

Are plans for the T bucket already available ? Priced as your 32 Sedan one ?

Kind regards

Lucas van Dobben

lajdobb in reply to lajdobbMar 28, 2012. 7:48 AM

Hi Pete,

Thank you for your prompt reply. Please inform when plans are available..

Regards,

Lucas

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to lajdobbMar 27, 2012. 9:32 AM

Hi Lucas

sorry not ready yet as the prototype is still being built. The photo is up to date so still a way to go yet.

All the best

Pete

Peter Vivian (author) says: Mar 14, 2012. 2:31 PM

latest photo of 'T' bucket

samando says: Feb 18, 2012. 2:27 PM

This is an absolutely stunning little car. Well done.
I'm thinking about making one of these, and am curious as to what type of steering mechanism you used in this one. If you could tell me it'd be a great help.
Well done again on a great car.

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to samandoFeb 19, 2012. 4:41 AM

Hi thanks for the comments. The steering was pretty basic on the first 3 carts, I have attached a couple of photos. I am planning something a bit more advanced for the next one (a 'T' bucket with an exposed supercharged flathead V8 in wood) based on an idea I saw on another cart using gears from a hand drill. Best of luck with your project let me know how it goes

joecycles says: Dec 15, 2011. 10:15 AM

How do you get a set of plans for this car! Wow!

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to joecyclesDec 15, 2011. 11:38 AM

Hi plans are available on ebay for £30 but Instructable members can buy them direct for £25, payment via Paypal to petervivian5@gmail.com. For this you will receive PDF files of the CAD drawings that you will need to get printed at your local print'n copy shop. You will also receive a word document containing the instructions and a link to the online photo album of the build-up including a 'sketch page' of hints and tips for steering brakes and running gear. Thanks for your interest.

Peter Vivian (author) says: Jan 14, 2011. 2:31 PM

Thanks very much for all the kind comments, I like your cart ozy1970. Sorry it wasn't much of an instructable it was my first. Building another virtually identical for a customer, I have taken photos at every stage plus I am going to produce a set of plans. I also have an order for another 20% larger but roadster body and another identical to the prototype, so looks like I might be quite busy for a while!

All the best

Pete

notingkool in reply to Peter VivianApr 30, 2011. 8:29 PM

awesome, you will publish the plans?
i want to make one, but made of steel, and a small electric motor to escort a longboard group.

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to notingkoolSep 23, 2011. 12:25 PM

Hi I am just about to build another because I've seen a complete 16 inch electric wheel conversion on ebay for £85 just need a 12 volt battery.

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to notingkoolAug 6, 2011. 1:36 PM

FYI plans for the sedn (55) now available.

All the best

Pete

oldmar in reply to Peter VivianSep 23, 2011. 1:50 AM

Awesome, where can i buy the plans?

Oldmar

notingkool in reply to Peter VivianAug 6, 2011. 4:22 PM

great, where i can see the plans?
thanks.

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to notingkoolAug 7, 2011. 2:30 PM

Plans for the chassis and body have been produced in Autocad and will be supplied as a PDF via email which can be printed out full size by a local High Street print 'n copy shop. The instructions are a Word document also supplied as an email attachment. Step by step photos of the build-up are available as an online album. Details of steering, axles brakes are supplied as a 'sketch page' showing a couple of versions as most people will have their own ideas/skills for this part of the build.

The BIN price on ebay is £30 but if anyone in the Instructables community would like a copy the price would be reduced to £25

Thanks for your interest

Pete

plumber12 in reply to Peter VivianAug 26, 2011. 11:26 PM

great looking 32 sedan read an article about it today in a newspaper in australia. And have googled you. awesome detail would love to buy your plans can,t find them on ebay would you have an item no.

regards Phil

Peter Vivian (author) says: Sep 23, 2011. 12:22 PM

As I mentioned previously the plans are available on ebay (300602900721)
for £30 but for all you instructablers out there the price is £25. Thanks very much for your interest and compliments.

Peter Vivian (author) says: Aug 7, 2011. 2:09 PM

Won the soapbox derby at the Hotrod Hayride last weekend 1st prize was £900 worth of carburettors, Result!

arider2 says: May 27, 2011. 8:49 PM

Your attention to detail is stunning, great job. Do you know where one might locate a spec sheet, or blueprint that contains the true dimensions of a 32 body?

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to arider2Aug 7, 2011. 2:04 PM

Hi sorry I meant to reply earlier, I found a line drawing of a '32 chassis on Google images which I scaled up for the soapbox albeit much modified. Unfortunately they didn't have any dimensions, you might be luckier and find others that do. Another useful source of info for the soapbox were from a '32 coupe 1/24 scale plastic kit. Also just found this on ebay, Item number: 270738410808

All the best

Pete

bobcorps says: May 26, 2011. 6:59 PM

That car is a work of art. And the last pix looked even better. I, seeing that I'm a VW enthusiast, will attempt to create, from wood, in miniature, a VW Bug. Wish me luck as I have never created anything out of wood.

Peter Vivian (author) in reply to bobcorpsMay 27, 2011. 1:52 AM

Bobcorps best of luck with this one, I had an enquiry about building a camper van which is a bit easier than what your planning to do. Let me know how you get on and post some pics too. Flexi-ply is very useful it will rollup into a 4" tube if necessary, might help you with this