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How to Make Granny Carts Not Just For Grannies Anymore

How to Make Granny Carts Not Just For Grannies Anymore
This is a unique way to sport your granny cart in style on the city streets. Granny cart culture can hit mainstream with your help!

After you get your granny cart from an older relative follow the instructions, but feel free to incorporate your own creative ideas, as this project is all about personality and customization.
 
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Step 1Step 1: Painting

Step 1: Painting
You'll need sandpaper, a dust mask or respirator, spray paint, and spray primer. First, sand down the old paint. Next, mask off areas you do not want to paint with tape. After that, spray on primer, following directions on can. Once the primer dries, spray the desired color paint onto the granny cart and allow to dry. Always follow directions on can and spray in a well ventilated area.
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9 comments
Nov 16, 2011. 5:36 PMburnerjack01 says:
Like vericose veins in fishnets.
Mar 24, 2011. 8:39 PMdunkleman says:
THATS ONE JDM TYTE WHIP YO. THAT SPOILER MUST CREATE AWESOME DOWNFORCE AND THAT FLAME DECAL ADDS LIKE 50 HORSEPOWER.
May 14, 2009. 11:08 PMsensoryhouse says:
I see these a Goodwill all the time.
Apr 15, 2009. 2:46 PMbig show112 says:
i made 1, made it go 11mpg
Mar 13, 2009. 6:20 PMJerryMopar says:
The skateboard one is probably the most orignal and the least cheesiest of them all. Ever wonder why grannie uses them? Cause you can carry everything in your arms!
Mar 10, 2009. 4:17 AMomnibot says:
Nice. I Like the flames :D I do the shopping for the whole family and I use a handtruck and three large movingboxes with straps to tie them on.
Mar 10, 2009. 12:18 AMfinfan7 says:
Does mtv have a new show? Pimp my granny cart? The ratings are gonna be huge.
Mar 9, 2009. 10:28 PMDainiusGB says:
That is awesome! And around were i live alot of people use those carts, not just grannys.
Mar 9, 2009. 9:46 PMpocketlama says:
Ridiculous is not nearly enough fun... always move right to absurd! Rock the Carts!

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Philadelphia-based industrial designer. More about me at http://westhomasdesign.com