Comments on: Child-Size Bulldozer Looks and Works Like the Real Thing (Aug, 1950) http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/ Yesterday's tomorrow, today. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 20:39:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.4 By: roadkillontheweb http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1079660 roadkillontheweb Wed, 21 Jul 2010 03:50:21 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1079660 These were first made by New London Metal Processing and the radiator cap will have the initials NLMP that company later became Mystic river sales in Mystic CT and they continued to make the same tractor and used the same frame and body stampings for another model with steerable wheels called the Powercar Junior. The blade was an option as was the dump trailer and they were available in both pedal and electric versions but not gas motor. Later on the company became the Powercar Company of Mystic CT and sold electric and gas powered versions of automobiles until 1967 when they went under. These were first made by New London Metal Processing and the radiator cap will have the initials NLMP that company later became Mystic river sales in Mystic CT and they continued to make the same tractor and used the same frame and body stampings for another model with steerable wheels called the Powercar Junior. The blade was an option as was the dump trailer and they were available in both pedal and electric versions but not gas motor. Later on the company became the Powercar Company of Mystic CT and sold electric and gas powered versions of automobiles until 1967 when they went under.

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1076159 Gary Sat, 06 Mar 2010 06:16:26 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1076159 Duaine, I can remember the fun my childhood buddies and I had days on end figuring out how to use my dozer and various toys; pedal, push and pull type to aid in constructing playhouses damns etc. What fun in passing time during summer breaks! Gary Duaine, I can remember the fun my childhood buddies and I had days on end figuring out how to use my dozer and various toys; pedal, push and pull type to aid in constructing playhouses damns etc. What fun in passing time during summer breaks!

Gary

]]> By: Duaine http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1076158 Duaine Sat, 06 Mar 2010 04:29:33 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1076158 My uncle had one of these when I was a kid and we had a blast driving it around in a shed with soft dirt to push. My uncle had one of these when I was a kid and we had a blast driving it around in a shed with soft dirt to push.

]]> By: Don http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075938 Don Thu, 25 Feb 2010 19:16:36 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075938 @Firebrand38: NO! NOT THE MYANS HERE, TOO!! MAKE.IT.STOP!!! @Firebrand38: NO! NOT THE MYANS HERE, TOO!! MAKE.IT.STOP!!!

]]> By: Lionspaw http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075937 Lionspaw Thu, 25 Feb 2010 18:20:01 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075937 Thanks to FB38, who contacted me off-line so we could discuss this. Thanks to FB38, who contacted me off-line so we could discuss this.

]]> By: Lionspaw http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075932 Lionspaw Thu, 25 Feb 2010 12:02:45 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075932 I've been following this website for several years (dating back to the steam-powered airplane) but this is my first post. Of course I enjoy the content, but I enjoy the comments as well. They are educational and, for the most part, civil. I say for "the most part" specifically because there is one contributor who can be consistently counted on to ridicule posts and maybe even insult the poster. Firebrand38, I'm sure you think your scoffing is funny and, insofar as humor is subjective, maybe it is. I used to be very much like you, until it was pointed out to me, and not so politely, that while I thought I was being funny or insightful everyone else just thought I was a jackass. My suggestion to you would would therefore be to dial down the ad hominem attacks a notch or two. My apologies for the public comments, but I did not know of a way to send this privately, which I would have preferred to do. I’ve been following this website for several years (dating back to the steam-powered airplane) but this is my first post. Of course I enjoy the content, but I enjoy the comments as well. They are educational and, for the most part, civil. I say for “the most part” specifically because there is one contributor who can be consistently counted on to ridicule posts and maybe even insult the poster. Firebrand38, I’m sure you think your scoffing is funny and, insofar as humor is subjective, maybe it is. I used to be very much like you, until it was pointed out to me, and not so politely, that while I thought I was being funny or insightful everyone else just thought I was a jackass. My suggestion to you would would therefore be to dial down the ad hominem attacks a notch or two. My apologies for the public comments, but I did not know of a way to send this privately, which I would have preferred to do.

]]> By: Firebrand38 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075930 Firebrand38 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:03:53 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075930 jayessell: Oh, that one. See, I had to be reminded. Well, it <em>is</em> an unsubstantiated anecdote. Didn't really make me mad at you. A number of us have been through a lot on this blog together what with the Mayans, wife swappers and sex offenders and such. jayessell: Oh, that one. See, I had to be reminded. Well, it is an unsubstantiated anecdote. Didn’t really make me mad at you. A number of us have been through a lot on this blog together what with the Mayans, wife swappers and sex offenders and such.

]]> By: jayessell http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075929 jayessell Thu, 25 Feb 2010 04:24:51 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075929 FB... Thanks again re Gary But I got the 'grill' remark backwards. What I meant was, what post of MINE did YOU disagree with? The missile test one? (The book I thought I read it from doesn't mention it, as you surmised.) FB… Thanks again re Gary

But I got the ‘grill’ remark backwards.
What I meant was, what post of MINE did YOU disagree with?
The missile test one?
(The book I thought I read it from doesn’t mention it, as you surmised.)

]]> By: Toronto http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075927 Toronto Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:51:11 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075927 Gents - I think we can all cool down a bit. This seems to have started over a misunderstanding of the intent behind quoting a movie. I don't think anyone mean to put down Cat operators or ditch diggers of any ilk. And I think we can all agree that the dozer in the article is a VERY cool toy. Gents – I think we can all cool down a bit. This seems to have started over a misunderstanding of the intent behind quoting a movie. I don’t think anyone mean to put down Cat operators or ditch diggers of any ilk.

And I think we can all agree that the dozer in the article is a VERY cool toy.

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075925 Gary Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:43:39 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075925 Yep, I get it all. Thank you for the lesson in blog etiquette. Didn't mean too but haven't caused a stir like this since I pulled a pop quiz about the proper use of lathe dogs. gary–not shouting Yep, I get it all. Thank you for the lesson in blog etiquette. Didn’t mean too but haven’t caused a stir like this since I pulled a pop quiz about the proper use of lathe dogs.

gary–not shouting

]]> By: Firebrand38 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075922 Firebrand38 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:00:58 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075922 Gary: Look at the top of the page genius. It's the <ul> Modern Mechanix</ul> blog not the pedal bulldozer blog. This is one thread and not the entire blog. By the way, all caps is the same as shouting so don't do that anymore. The point is the owner of this blog (Charlie) scans old magazine articles and generously posts them for all to see. I enjoy reading them. That's the point as far as I'm concerned (as well as opportunities to scoff, I love to scoff). Other folks get different points out of it depending on how they roll. Gary: Look at the top of the page genius. It’s the
    Modern Mechanix

blog not the pedal bulldozer blog. This is one thread and not the entire blog. By the way, all caps is the same as shouting so don’t do that anymore.
The point is the owner of this blog (Charlie) scans old magazine articles and generously posts them for all to see. I enjoy reading them. That’s the point as far as I’m concerned (as well as opportunities to scoff, I love to scoff). Other folks get different points out of it depending on how they roll.

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075921 Gary Thu, 25 Feb 2010 01:43:17 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075921 Hey, when I found this blog I was looking for D4 cat pedal dozer info. I was trying to figure out how the stuff at the bottom of this blog fit in (listed below) if you haven't looked that far down the page. Now people are upset and I haven't heard anything about the subject I started out to research. Not my intent–does anyone out there (let's regroup) have any info on the pedal dozer? WHAT'S THE POINT OF POSTS @ THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE HAVE TO DO WITH CHILDS SIZE BULLDOZER? FOOD FOR THOUGHT! WIFE SWAPPING (8,965 views)The "Female Penis" (7,477 views)NUDISM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD (3,916 views)14 Smoking Accessories that Nobody Should Own (149,240 views) Hey, when I found this blog I was looking for D4 cat pedal dozer info. I was trying to figure out how the stuff at the bottom of this blog fit in (listed below) if you haven’t looked that far down the page. Now people are upset and I haven’t heard anything about the subject I started out to research. Not my intent–does anyone out there (let’s regroup) have any info on the pedal dozer?

WHAT’S THE POINT OF POSTS @ THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE HAVE TO DO WITH CHILDS SIZE BULLDOZER? FOOD FOR THOUGHT!

WIFE SWAPPING (8,965 views)The “Female Penis” (7,477 views)NUDISM THROUGHOUT THE WORLD (3,916 views)14 Smoking Accessories that Nobody Should Own (149,240 views)

]]> By: Firebrand38 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075920 Firebrand38 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:59:19 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075920 jayessell: I don't know what you're talking about. I thought I was sticking up for you........ jayessell: I don’t know what you’re talking about. I thought I was sticking up for you……..

]]> By: jayessell http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075919 jayessell Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:51:15 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075919 Thanks FB. Gary, our interdependent society DOES need blue collar workers in addition to executives and office workers. A kid playing with age-appropriate construction equipment sounds like someone who will help rebuild this country when he grows up. PS: FB... What was that post I made that got in YOUR grill? Thanks FB.

Gary, our interdependent society DOES need blue collar workers in addition to executives and office workers.
A kid playing with age-appropriate construction equipment sounds like someone who will help rebuild this
country when he grows up.

PS: FB…
What was that post I made that got in YOUR grill?

]]> By: Firebrand38 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075912 Firebrand38 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:51:25 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075912 Gary: I was speaking in terms of his contributions to the entire blog. As for what you want, you're just a poster here like any of us (except Charlie). You want to set rules of the road start your own blog. Gary: I was speaking in terms of his contributions to the entire blog. As for what you want, you’re just a poster here like any of us (except Charlie). You want to set rules of the road start your own blog.

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075910 Gary Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:21:05 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075910 I'm not sorry for any of my citations, a prick statement is just such. I am looking for people to contribute who can give input to what is being discussed. If one wants to be funny, then type a little more and have us all a bit of enjoyment. At least someone is out there listening–anyone got a pedal dozer? no I am not that serious an individual. Chr--st I'm a retired shop teacher. If that ain't a hoot? If you have constructive stuff to say go ahead. If you want to be funny or entertaining go ahead. Sorry I didn't get the point to "Caddyshack" Well for this ignorant just contributing asshole, where is his contributions concerning this subjuct? Maybe if you'll direct me to his contributions I may gleen some education from them. Gary I’m not sorry for any of my citations, a prick statement is just such. I am looking for people to contribute who can give input to what is being discussed. If one wants to be funny, then type a little more and have us all a bit of enjoyment. At least someone is out there listening–anyone got a pedal dozer? no I am not that serious an individual. Chr–st I’m a retired shop teacher. If that ain’t a hoot? If you have constructive stuff to say go ahead. If you want to be funny or entertaining go ahead. Sorry I didn’t get the point to “Caddyshack” Well for this ignorant just contributing asshole, where is his contributions concerning this subjuct? Maybe if you’ll direct me to his contributions I may gleen some education from them.
Gary

]]> By: Firebrand38 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075909 Firebrand38 Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:48:02 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075909 Gary: Chill. He was quoting a movie for crying out loud. Ted Knight said it to Michael O'Keefe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dbLfD5Vjq4 jayessel even listed the movie for the cinematicaly challenged so don't play the working class hero card. He's been contributing to this forum for a while now (a lot longer than you have I might add). Gary: Chill. He was quoting a movie for crying out loud. Ted Knight said it to Michael O’Keefe. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9dbLfD5Vjq4 jayessel even listed the movie for the cinematicaly challenged so don’t play the working class hero card.
He’s been contributing to this forum for a while now (a lot longer than you have I might add).

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075908 Gary Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:30:29 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075908 What the f--k your problem jayessell , you not have toys @ young age to play with? My father earned a living "ditch digging" and I learned what a real days work is. We're are just trying to connect, you don't have anything to contribute. Gary What the f–k your problem jayessell , you not have toys @ young age to play with? My father earned a living “ditch digging” and I learned what a real days work is. We’re are just trying to connect, you don’t have anything to contribute.
Gary

]]> By: jayessell http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075907 jayessell Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:06:36 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075907 "Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too. " (Caddyshack) “Well, the world needs ditch diggers, too. ” (Caddyshack)

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075901 Gary Wed, 24 Feb 2010 10:15:27 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075901 Maybe one could post the pic on one of the sites like photobucket and post the site in here as a workaround so we could share photos Gary Maybe one could post the pic on one of the sites like photobucket and post the site in here as a workaround so we could share photos

Gary

]]> By: Bill http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075887 Bill Tue, 23 Feb 2010 20:58:27 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075887 Is there anyway to put a pic here? Is there anyway to put a pic here?

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075823 Gary Sat, 20 Feb 2010 21:09:16 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075823 Surprised to see interest in this thing. have found little info on web. If anyone out there has any I would like to hear from them. Seems like there should be a group somewhere? I have a pic of me in mine around 1952 Pedal Powered! Let's keep in touch, maybe we can get something started. Gary Surprised to see interest in this thing. have found little info on web. If anyone out there has any I would like to hear from them. Seems like there should be a group somewhere? I have a pic of me in mine around 1952 Pedal Powered! Let’s keep in touch, maybe we can get something started.
Gary

]]> By: Bill http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075821 Bill Sat, 20 Feb 2010 20:49:22 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075821 I have one of these that is electric. Powered by a 6 volt Ford starter motor. I have one of these that is electric. Powered by a 6 volt Ford starter motor.

]]> By: Toronto http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075716 Toronto Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:16:47 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075716 Thanks, David. Thanks, David.

]]> By: david http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075715 david Tue, 16 Feb 2010 03:11:14 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075715 Its pedal powered Its pedal powered

]]> By: Toronto http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075714 Toronto Tue, 16 Feb 2010 02:53:54 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075714 Is it pedal powered or does it have a tiny little child-sized diesel engine? Is it pedal powered or does it have a tiny little child-sized diesel engine?

]]> By: david http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075712 david Tue, 16 Feb 2010 01:28:39 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075712 Don't know what they are going for today but i had one back in 1996 the was sold at my parents house auction in IL it sold for $2,200 and it wasn't advertised in the sale.Buyer told me if it would have been advertised it would have brought double. Don’t know what they are going for today but i had one back in 1996 the was sold at my parents house auction in IL it sold for $2,200 and it wasn’t advertised in the sale.Buyer told me if it would have been advertised it would have brought double.

]]> By: Gary http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1075705 Gary Mon, 15 Feb 2010 17:59:56 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1075705 I have one got back around 1952. Anyone know what it is worth? I have one got back around 1952. Anyone know what it is worth?

]]> By: Tim Higgins http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/comment-page-1/#comment-1065945 Tim Higgins Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:58:03 +0000 http://blog.modernmechanix.com/2007/07/24/child-size-bulldozer-looks-and-works-like-the-real-thing/#comment-1065945 That's neat to see, wish they had things like that now days. The joy of simple, but yet fun toys has come to an end now days. That’s neat to see, wish they had things like that now days. The joy of simple, but yet fun toys has come to an end now days.

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