I restored a 1960 Giordani Studebaker pedal car as a Christmas gift for my son.
This is one of the most personal restorations I’ve ever done.
In this video, I restore an original 1960 Giordani Studebaker pedal car, bringing a forgotten vintage toy back to life as a Christmas gift for my son.
The restoration includes a complete mechanical and cosmetic rebuild. I repaired the steering system, fully straightened and repaired the sheet metal, and refinished the car with a full repaint and paint sealing for long-term protection.
To stay true to the original look while improving durability, I cast new polyurethane (PU resin) tires, and fabricated new parts from scratch, including: Side mirrors, Windshield, Front and rear bumpers
This project is about more than restoring an old pedal car — it’s about craftsmanship, patience, and passing the joy of making and repairing things on to the next generation.
Special thanks to:
► Martin 'TheSockMonkeyGuy' for the sweetest upholstery on earth! @TheSockMonkeyGuy
► Fred 'BearPaw' for helping me with creating CAD models and milling the tire molds!
► 'Lortz Strahlanlagen GmbH' for sandblasting the body!
https://lortz-strahltechnik.de/Your support and craftsmanship made this restoration possible!
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