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Blogger Shreveport, LA on Sep 03, 2012

Repurposed Roller Skate Truck #6: Vintage Diecast Ertl Bread Pan Truck

I started this one-of-a-kind creation with a beatup vintage Ertl diecast truck cab. I modified it a great bit to fit the vintage bread pan baker's mold. The rest of the parts include vintage Singer Sewing Machine yardsticks, a vintage garden faucet handle, an old drawer pull handle, a vintage Chicago brand roller skate bottom, copper tubing and LOTS more!

It can be used as a table centerpiece, a desk organizer, a candy bowl/dish, or anything else you can imagine!

Here are the measurements...

Height: 8.25"; Width (side to side): 5.5"; Bird Feeder housing depth: 21".

To see more: http://www.gadgetsponge.com/posts/2012/8/23/repurposed-roller-skate-truck-6-vintage-diecast-ertl-bread-p.html

13 Comments

Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Wow. That is some impressive creativity. Looks really fun.

on Sep 03, 2012 · Like 0
GadgetSponge.com Shreveport, LA

I always have a blast creating my repurposed trucks. Thanks Steve!

on Sep 04, 2012 · Like 1
Dave Weston Jr. King George, VA

You know I've got to say that it's been a very long time since I've seen something vintage. I mean an actual handmade vintage. I really like what you're doing and I'm going to eventually have to steal some ideas from you. As soon as I get back to the states and get settled at least one room in my house is going straight vintage. Keep the ideas flowing and the pictures rolling. I'm eager to see what's next.

on Sep 04, 2012 · Like 0
GadgetSponge.com Shreveport, LA

You bet Dave! It's a blast turning old things into new things and prolonging the life of things.

on Sep 04, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

Nostalgia!! How creative and absolutely darling!

on Sep 05, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

That is So cute! Do the roller skates have Rubber tires? I have a pair of shoes skates that I actually used to use at the roller rink and they hae wooden wheels....LOL

on Sep 11, 2012 · Like 0
GadgetSponge.com Shreveport, LA

Thanks Becky & Sharron! The tires/wheels are the traditional old skate wheels made from that hard rubber/plastic type material. Wooden wheels would have been awesome!

on Sep 12, 2012 · Like 1
ViewAlongTheWay Marietta, GA

This project is AMAZING. Super charming and creative. Love.

on Oct 18, 2012 · Like 0
Sharron W Memphis, TN

GadgetSponge.com What did you use for the headlights? It looks like Buttons?

on Oct 18, 2012 · Like 0
GadgetSponge.com Shreveport, LA

Thanks everyone! They are actually old industrial light cover indicators for control panels and such.

on Oct 18, 2012 · Like 1
Sharron W Memphis, TN

GadgetSponge.com Now that's Brilliant! I just love this!

on Oct 18, 2012 · Like 1
Kathryn F Hibbing, MN

Now this makes me smile!!

on Oct 26, 2012 · Like 1
Judy C Murrieta, CA

Fantastic job - beautiful!

on Jan 01, 2013 · Like 1