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Photos of six wooden toys you can make. A locomotive, a biplane, a snake, a car, a man with four faces, and a Miss Busybody pulltoy. Plans must be ordered. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Dec 1974 (v.52#12) pg. 58
Four action toys you can make. (1) Bernie the bobbing bird. (2) Flying Ignatz. Lollipop-like posts that turn as lead sinkers slide down the sides of the frame. (3) Candle-powered whirligig. (4) Little Deuce coupe, a rubber band powered wooden car. Plans may be ordered. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Nov 1976 (v.54#11) pg. 105
A large plywood car for a child with storage under the hood for toys. Car is mounted on casters so it can be pushed around on carpet or concrete. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Dec 1979 (v.57#12) pg. 104, 186
Indestructible racer. 15" long wooden car made from 2x4 and wooden wheels. Est. cost: $6. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Feb 1984 (v.62#2) pg. 76, 133
Compartmented pine case to store "Matchbox" cars. Est. cost: $12. BETTER HOMES & GARDENS Mar 1985 (v.63#3) pg. 104, 154
Twin Towers Garage, a 4-level parking garage for HO Matchbox cars with twin elevators. BOYS' LIFE May 1969 (v.59#5) pg. 45
A toy service station (gas station) complete with pumps and a car is built entirely from wood. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Jan 1984 (v.7#4) pg. 51
Formula One race car toy (14" long) is built from laminated maple and mahogany. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Oct 1992 (v.16#1) pg. 28, 45
Kindergarten car. An easy way to introduce kids to the shop. You build the jig and car bodies and they finish the project. CANADIAN WORKSHOP Feb 1996 (v.19#5) pg. 10
Four wooden toy vehicles you can build. A locomotive, bulldozer, eight-wheeler, and a sedan. DECORATING & CRAFT IDEAS May 1978 (v.9#4) pg. 8, 62
Four pull toys to make from wood. (1) A pickup truck that is large enough to sit on. (2) A mover's van that can double as a toy box. (3) A 24" long circus wagon that can also be used to hold stuffed toys. (4) An elephant with closet rod wheels. FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 1 1979 (v.92#15) pg. 96, 157
Simple wooden racing car. FAMILY CIRCLE Nov 1 1979 (v.92#15) pg. 97, 166
Model T roadster (8" long) built from wood. FAMILY HANDYMAN #273 Nov 1986 (v.36#9) pg. 64
Toddler sized minivan is built entirely from wood. Overall length: 10". FAMILY HANDYMAN #313 Nov-Dec 1990 (v.40#10) pg. 64
Sporty wooden race car, a take-off on the 1957 Maserati, has a shaped pine body and wooden wheels. It is painted with a glossy aerosol finish. FAMILY HANDYMAN #323 Nov-Dec 1991 (v.41#10) pg. 58
Drill press jig for cutting the wheel recesses into the bodies of toy wooden cars. FINE WOODWORKING #107 Jul-Aug 1994 pg. 14
Build an Irish-Mail Speedster, a kiddy car that is propelled by pumping a handle and steered by swiveling the front axle. HANDY ANDY Dec 1979 (v.4#3) pg. 40
Toy car is patterned after the Ford Model T. Includes plans and a bill of materials. INDUSTRIAL EDUCATION Feb 1980 (v.69#2) pg. 24
Build a pedal-powered car which has sure-fire brakes and precision steering. It is modeled after the British-made MG TC Midget. Est. cost: $200. Plans must be ordered. MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #675 Jul 1984 (v.80) pg. 78
4-wheel "pedal" car is propelled by using your arms to "pump" a "T" bar back-and-forth. The car is steered with the feet. MOTHER EARTH NEWS #80 Mar-Apr 1983 pg. 186
Toy car is large enough for a child to sit in. It is built from cardboard and rolls around on casters. MOTHER EARTH NEWS #84 Nov-Dec 1983 pg. 178
Soft-sculpture taxi toys. NEEDLE & THREAD May-Jun 1986 (v.6#3) pg. 34, 39, 48
Make plastic canvas needlepoint cars for boys. NEEDLECRAFT FOR TODAY Sep-Oct 1984 (v.7#5) pg. 15, 33, 48
Propeller-driven toy car is powered by photovoltaic cells connected to an electric motor. The 3-wheel body is a triangle measuring 16"x10". Est. cost: $45. NEW SHELTER Jul-Aug 1983 (v.4#6) pg. 78
Blockmobiles. Plans for wooden vehicles include (1) a stationwagon, (2) a pickup camper, (3) a car and trailer, (4) a van, (5) a hatch-back car, and (6) a semi tractor and trailer. POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1973 (v.140#5) pg. 169
An inclined track lets children race up to four plastic cars downhill. The cars are given a start with a spring-loaded plunger. POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1974 (v.142#6) pg. 152
Simple wooden toy car with 4 wheels and clothespin people. Four designs shown. POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1975 (v.144#6) pg. 96
Wooden cars and trucks for preschoolers. POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1978 (v.150#5) pg. 117
Sleek model race car is made from a piece of 2x4. POPULAR MECHANICS May 1981 (v.155#5) pg. 118
Toy village is scaled to suit "Matchbox" cars. Streets are painted on canvas which rolls up for storage. POPULAR MECHANICS Nov 1981 (v.156#5) pg. 30
Build PM's "old time" delivery wagon truck that can also convert to either a pickup/dumpster or a roadster. This pedal powered car is built from plywood and features battery-powered headlights. Est. cost: $100. Plans must be ordered. POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1982 (v.158#2) pg. 62
6 classic wooden toys with removable parts and movable features. "Rolls-Royce" car, biplane, logging truck, earth dump truck, small train and front-end loader. POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1984 (v.161#12) pg. 94
VW "Beetle" stocking stuffer toy car (5" long). POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1985 (v.162#12) pg. 123
Wooden toy cars simulate the Suzuki Sidekick, Isuzu Amigo, Daihatsu Rocky, and Jeep Wrangler. POPULAR WOODWORKING #63 Nov 1991 (v.11#3) pg. 66
Little wood Corvette. A first carving project. The carving blank is made by laminating together 11 pre-shaped layers. POPULAR WOODWORKING #64 Jan 1992 (v.11#4) pg. 27, Insert
Carving classic cars. 1932 Mercedes roadster and 1934 Rolls-Royce limousine that you carve from scrap 2x4 stock. A novice carving project with complete instructions. POPULAR WOODWORKING #84 May 1995 (v.14#6) pg. 33 (Insert)
Rubber-band powered dragster (14" long) is made from wood. WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #11 Sep 1989 (v.2#5) pg. 14
Toy ferry boat and miniature cars made from wood. Both the boat (8"x12") and cars (2"x4") roll on wooden wheels. WEEKEND WOODWORKING (PROJECTS) #45 May 1995 (v.8#3) pg. 18, Insert
Wooden toy car and gas pumps trimmed with paint and self-stick vinyl. WOMAN'S DAY Nov 1 1979 (v.43#2) pg. 75, 118
Four wooden cars with red wheels are stored and carried jigsaw puzzle fashion. WOOD MAGAZINE #2 Nov-Dec 1984 (v.1#2) pg. 78
Jim-dandy jeep. Wooden toy jeep made from contrasting colors of wood. Measures 10" long. WOOD MAGAZINE #8 Dec 1985 (v.2#6) pg. 64
Rubber band-powered dragster. WOOD MAGAZINE #16 Apr 1987 (v.4#2) pg. 84
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #19 Oct 1987 (v.4#5) pg. 13
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #21 Feb 1988 (v.5#1) pg. 10
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #22 Apr 1988 (v.5#2) pg. 10
Baja dune buggy features "fat" tires. Made of wood. WOOD MAGAZINE #26 Dec 1988 (v.5#6) pg. 74
Added Info WOOD MAGAZINE #28 Apr 1989 (v.6#2) pg. 12
Toy race cars (8" long) feature a "racing strip" achieved by making the body from light/dark laminated wood. Rubber-tired wooden wheels are purchased. WOOD MAGAZINE #76 Jan 1995 (v.12#1) pg. 72
Junior jalopies. An assortment of wooden parts can be combined in various ways to make 1930's style toy automobiles. WOOD MAGAZINE #93 Dec 1996 (v.13#9) pg. 60, Insert
Toy race car, complete with air spoiler, is made from scrap pieces of wood. WOODSMITH #5 Sep 1979 pg. 12
Classic roadster toy car (11" long) is built from wood. WOODSMITH #51 Jun 1987 pg. 4
A fine vintage-style toy automobile model requires some precise, straightforward lathe turning. Overall dimensions: 12" long, 8" tall, 6" wide. WOODTURNING #63 May 1998 pg. 22
Ideas for toys to make for handicapped children. WOODWORKER #1028 Jul 1979 (v.83) pg. 386 (+4)
Garage for toy cars features three service bays, gas pumps, and ramps up to a rooftop parking area. WOODWORKER #1031 Oct 1979 (v.83) pg. 566
Teapot taxi woodcarving. Whimsical carving of a taxi features a wooden teapot as the passenger compartment. Four people are seated inside and may be removed. As the toy is moved, the teapot spout moves backwards and forwards and the seats inside move up and down. Overall length is 20". WOODWORKER Sep 1988 (v.92#9) pg. 782
Toy racing cars. Four different designs for simple wooden race cars about 4" long. WOODWORKER Sep 1990 (v.94#9) pg. 898
Toy wooden jeep. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1982 (v.6#4) pg. 28
Toy car with attached boat trailer and boat. Built entirely from wood. Overall length is 16". WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1983 (v.7#3) pg. 40
Toy car carrier. 18-wheeler flatbed truck (20" long) carries two wooden cars (6" long). Wooden ramps allow "loading/unloading". Made entirely of wood. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jan-Feb 1984 (v.8#1) pg. 48
Toy station wagon and utility trailer made entirely of wood. Overall dimensions: 13"x4"x4". WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1984 (v.8#3) pg. 35
4x4 off-road vehicle (9" long). WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1985 (v.9#6) pg. 44
Rubber-band powered toy dragsters built mostly of wood. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1990 (v.14#4) pg. 40
Roadster-styled toy car is made entirely of wood. Overall dimensions: 11"x4"x5" tall. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Mar-Apr 1991 (v.15#2) pg. 48
Roaring 1920's style sports car is constructed entirely of wood. WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Jul-Aug 1993 (v.17#4) pg. 42
The wonderful woody wagon. 1920's vintage style toy car is made from contrasting scraps of wood (less than 13" long). WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL May-Jun 1994 (v.18#3) pg. 57
Wooden toy car (15" long) resembles the 1937 Pontiac "deuce coupe". WOODWORKER'S JOURNAL Nov-Dec 1994 (v.18#6) pg. 26
Dolly Madison coupe, a child's toy car. WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1970 (v.26#6) pg. 18
Junior Grand Prix, a wooden pedal-powered car for children. WORKBENCH May-Jun 1971 (v.27#3) pg. 26
Plans for wooden toy cars. Included are a Volkswagen, van/bus, station wagon, semi-tractor & trailer, jeep, pickup truck and camper. WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1975 (v.31#6) pg. 54
Mechanized parking "garage" for model automobiles folds to suitcase size. Serves as a storage and display case for a large collection of "matchbox" cars. WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1981 (v.37#6) pg. 42
Correction WORKBENCH Jan-Feb 1982 (v.38#1) pg. 119
Toy race car (14" long) is loosely patterned after a Ford-Lotus. WORKBENCH Nov-Dec 1989 (v.45#6) pg. 36
Wooden race car, a woodworking project for kids. WORKBENCH Dec 1995-Jan 1996 (v.51#6) pg. 34
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