Well, it's old and mechanical!

[Wristpin 399]

Not strictly Horticultural or Garden but am looking for information about the manufacturer etc of this push / pull child's rider which was new to me in 1947. Its done the rounds of other children and grandchildren etc and is now back with me for refurbishment!
The maker's name stamped in the back is BHC Boltoy but I can't find any reference to them on the internet and unfortunately the possible local source, the Pedal Car Museum, just across the boarder in East Sussex, has closed.
  

[Triumph66 1,256]

Looks great. Where was the pedal car Museum in Sussex?

[Wristpin 399]

Between Newenden and Northiam almost opposite the Kent and East Sussex Railway's Northiam Station.

Fascinating collection of Pedal Cars and toys etc and did a good bacon sarny!

Great shame

http://www.ryeandbattleobserver.co.uk/news/local/toy-museum-announces-it-is-shutting-down-1-6599534

[nigel 1,874]

It was in newingdon 5miles from me

[neil 524]

Nigel, these are known as Irish mail carts , try googling it under Irish mail cart ,  that might help. Good luck

 

[Wristpin 399]

The new tyres arrived from the Pram Museum in Holland this morning and having been warmed up on top of the Aga were fitted with a bit of a struggle as they are a really good tight fit and no levers used so as not to scratch the newly powder coated wheels. 

The chassis has been blasted and powder coated so reassembly can begin as soon as the bench is clear.

Still on the look out for a miniature tractor seat in either metal or plastic but it looks as though I will have to make a wood former and build one up from fibre glass matt with some wire mesh reinforcement - all alternative suggestions welcome.

Edited May 21, 2016 by Wristpin
Typo!

[the showman 4,074]

I have a small metal pressed seat that you can borrow to take a mould off if thats any help

[nigel 1,874]

check out these angus  http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/childrens/1959-garton-speedster/

[Stormin 4,458]

We've an old tricycle that Carol wants me to restore. I'll have to get a start on it now.

[Wristpin 399]

On 21/05/2016 at 5:47 PM, the showman said:

I have a small metal pressed seat that you can borrow to take a mould off if thats any help

Thanks for the offer, I may well take you up on it if I cant find a suitable one to purchase.

Meanwhile, more progress this afternoon.