Help needed please

[ncartwright1983]

Hi everyone :)
i hahttps://www.dropbox.com/sc/71n8rggdvkogum4/AACCXMbDYhLJ5EKieqpZoMTtave an old wooden hand made pedal car and am thinking of restoring it. i dont have much knowledge in woodwork only i know i need to sand all down and wood filler then sand again ready for a prime coat paint? i maybe wrong. i am looking at a good return in profit so i want to do it as professionally as i can. also dont really know much about the make model or the year of car its based upon if anyone could also help there would be much appreciated. many thanks
Nigel

ps i will get some pics on dropbox and add link asap

edit. link to pics https://www.dropbox.com/sc/71n8rggdvkogum4/AACCXMbDYhLJ5EKieqpZoMTta

[old1955]

Welcome to the forum Nigel.

[Keith_1]

Welcome to a great Forum. There are many people only too willing to assist you.

Hope you make many friends

Regards

Keith

[ian]

Hi and welcome

looking at the hood I think the car is built with ply and you have some water damage to the ply.
I think I'd try scraping the paint off first.

the red paint may contain lead.

When repainting, I'd use a solvent based enamel

[crowie]

G'Day & Welcome "to the Great South Land" & to a top forum "Nigel".
There are quite a few members from UK on the forum as well as across the rest of the world..
You'll find a heap of helpful & knowledgeable blokes & ladies on the forum and for most very willing to assist.
Make sure you show off your handiwork as everyone loves a photo, especially WIP [work in progress] photos with build notes.
Enjoy the forum.
Enjoy your woodwork.
Cheers from On Top DownUnder, crowie

may i suggest you give your wooden pedal car questions a new thread to gain a wider viewing across the forum, either the general woodworking, restoration or toymaker/model making subsection....doing this you're more likely to get a heap more answers, advice and assistance....

Also add the photos to the thread through the "manage attachments" button
[it's a beaut looking little car and well worth the time & effort]

[JJF]

Welcome to the forum.

[Christos]

Welcome to the forum.