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Posted 1 year ago
areliczone
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Unknown small car, you pump the steering wheel shaft to make it move. It also has a hand brake. If you have any information, I would greatly appreciate it. It is missing the front spoke wheels, 12" that fit a 7/16" shaft, and the seat. It's in my shop for restoration.
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Google Images Irish mail cart
This is an Irish Mail cart
That is really neat.... If it is an Irish Mail cart, what would bring it to the US? I bet it has a very interesting story behind it.. Thanks for sharing!
They were mass produced in many forms, it's just a generic name based on the original design & use.
One possibility of it's origin:
http://www.bretl.com/Mid%20Continent%20RR%20Gallery/pages/Velocipede.htm
further reading
http://www.mth.msu.edu/~drachman/cycle/irishmail.html
Keep us posted on the restoration.
Thanks for the further information... from the Midwest hic :-)
Thanks to all for your help !
My work is done
Great job, now how about a video of it in action, that I would love to see! :-)
The antique dealer has already picked it up. Sorry
I found this Links and maybe could be a little help for you it have a photos included.
Congratulations it is a really a jewel.
If wonder if it is possible to have a photos from under the steering system?
http://vandm.com/Deluxe1920_s-Irish-Mail-Pump-Action-Car-Fully-Restored/3_239_60=558_product=262949.aspx
Deluxe Irish Mail Pump Action Car VandM.com
B.RGDS.
Miguel.
Thanks Miguel.....I don't have any pictures of the steering system. The cart has been sold by the dealer.