My latest project - an old wagon

[Silentrunning]

Here is my latest project. It was buried in one of the barns on the property I bought. The chassis is all hand hewn wood so I'm going to guess it is from the late 1800s. The side boards are mill cut and fastened on with 1922 license plates. The bottom boards are gone but I have some that match the side boards so that won't be a problem. I have a period correct seat for it and will install it when the floor is repaired. Once the wood is all sealed and the metal is phosphates to stop the rust, it will go out in the front yard and be filled with seasonal plants and decorations.

 

[CanadianLori]

Looks cool!

Are you going to do seasonal displays in it? I see pumpkins in Autumn, pine bows in winter, tulips in spring.. and so on.

 

[marlingardener]

What a super find! Please keep us updated on your progress with the seat, and photos when it is filled with seasonal plants and decorations.

 

[MoonShadows]

What a nice find, @Silentrunning. So, can we expect seasonal photos once you have it in the front yard?

 

[alp]

Lovely find .. All I can find in my house is rubble and broken slabs - huge ones!

 

[Silentrunning]

From October through December will be quite easy to decorate. Summer will probably be mostly potted flowers except for July 4. I welcome any suggestions for the rest of the year. I live in the uppermost North Carolina so I can grow plants almost year around with my little greenhouses.

 

[Colin]

Hi,

What a wonderful find and project; thanks for sharing it.

Initially when I saw "Silentrunning" and something with wheels attached in the US I immediately thought a biv "V eight" is going to be dropped in?

Kind regards, Colin.

 

[Silentrunning]

The only power this will have is 1 horse power. His name is Koda. He is a retired plow horse from Amish country. The heaviest work he does now is to carry an occasional grandchild. I am sure pulling that wagon would fun for him.

 

[Colin]

Hi,

Thanks Silentrunning for adding the delightful picture of Koda; I bet he gets spoiled rotten.

Kind regards, Colin.

 

[mg guy]

View attachment 28975View attachment 28976Here is my latest project. It was buried in one of the barns on the property I bought. The chassis is all hand hewn wood so I'm going to guess it is from the late 1800s. The side boards are mill cut and fastened on with 1922 license plates. The bottom boards are gone but I have some that match the side boards so that won't be a problem. I have a period correct seat for it and will install it when the floor is repaired. Once the wood is all sealed and the metal is phosphates to stop the rust, it will go out in the front yard and be filled with seasonal plants and decorations.

What a piece of history!
very cool-talk about a barn find!
have fun with the project and keep posting as you go.

 

[MaryMary]

What a good find!! Lucky you!

I welcome any suggestions for the rest of the year.

Maybe with some daffodils, tulips, or hyacinths?

 

[DeborahJane]

View attachment 28975View attachment 28976Here is my latest project. It was buried in one of the barns on the property I bought. The chassis is all hand hewn wood so I'm going to guess it is from the late 1800s. The side boards are mill cut and fastened on with 1922 license plates. The bottom boards are gone but I have some that match the side boards so that won't be a problem. I have a period correct seat for it and will install it when the floor is repaired. Once the wood is all sealed and the metal is phosphates to stop the rust, it will go out in the front yard and be filled with seasonal plants and decorations.

Wow, how fantastic Silentrunning. You obviously keep very busy. I love a project myself but yours are a little bigger than mine.

 

[Silentrunning]

Wow, how fantastic Silentrunning. You obviously keep very busy. I love a project myself but yours are a little bigger than mine.

I have been known to bite off more than I can chew, but I have a pretty good idea how I am going to finish this one.