The Vintage Wagon Restoration

Remember the vintage wagon I salvaged last summer?  I finally got around to repairing it.

The wagon was in great shape with the exception of the base, which was water damaged, rotten, and full of bugs.

I removed the base and cut a new one from a piece of heavy plywood.  The new base slid right into the tracks in the frame and I replaced the original end pieces that prevent it from sliding out.

I love the original hardware even though it's a bit rusty {or maybe because it's a bit rusty} so I re-used it to attach the wheels.  I drilled holes in the new base, using the old base as a template, and fastened the wheels back on.

The final step in this little restoration was to age the wood with steel wool and vinegar so it would better match the rest of the wagon.  

The frame is slightly warped so there's a small space in the middle of the wagon but since I'm planning to use this wagon less for transportation and more for serving snacks and beverages at parties, it won't really matter.

I love this wagon.  My mom had one just like it when she was growing up and I have such fond memories of playing with it at my grandpa's house.  I'm so happy to have this one in working order again!

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I'm linking to Natasha In Oz, Funky Junk Interiors, Eclectically Vintage