Antique Sled Identification

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by James Minor, Oct 17, 2020.

  1. James Minor

    James Minor Member

    Hello!

    I came across your forum on google and was hoping you could assist me in identifying the make/model of our antique family sled. We believe the approximate year of purchase was around 1950 in Minnesota. My plan is to refurbish this family heirloom to a displayable condition, but I was hoping to research as much as possible to aid in matching it's original colors, logo, etc.

    I have attached a few pictures for you to review.

    Thank you for any help you can offer. I am very glad to be part of this group and really looking forward to your thoughts.

    ~ James
     

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  2. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Welcome James. I know nothing of sleds,being a Floridian ,but hopefully this will bump you up .
     
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  3. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

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  4. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Do you know family history that would make this an antique (at least 100 years old). I'm thinking more from the 50s or 60s. Looks a lot like mine, that resides in my shed - it was new in the 50s.
     
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  5. James Minor

    James Minor Member

    Thank you for the quick response...Yes, we believe it was new around 1950. What brand is yours?
     
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    James Minor Member

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  7. wiscbirddog

    wiscbirddog Well-Known Member

    Mine is a Flexible Flyer.
     
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  8. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    I had one like that in the early 60's. your's looks well loved. Mine had a rope knotted into the holes on the steering brace. Not that it was possible to steer them anyway! LOL. As I remember, I liked mu plastic saucer for downhill adventuring better.
    I remember my sled having red detailing on the top boards. Would guess your's did too but is worn away.
     
  9. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Mine was a Flexible Flyer too! 1950s version which was also used by my now 50 yr old son.
     
  10. say_it_slowly

    say_it_slowly The worst prison is a closed heart

  11. James Minor

    James Minor Member

    "say_it_slowly" BINGO...THIS HAS GOT TO BE IT!!! Not only does it look identical (to my eye anyway), but it is the only model I have come across so far that has the same length! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!!!

     
  12. bluumz

    bluumz Quite Busy

    A Royal Racer that I saw for sale locally:

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  13. James Minor

    James Minor Member

    Hello New Favorite Group!

    Getting ready to begin the Sled Project, but have a quick question....What type of rivet is this? Any suggestions of where to purchase them? Thx!
     

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  14. Erstwhile

    Erstwhile Active Member

    In regard to rivets; search for "Round solid steel rivet". Any industrial supply house like Grainger would carry them. It might be easier to stop at a machine shop to buy a few in the right size, along with some flat washers.
     
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  15. James Minor

    James Minor Member

    HELLO EVERYONE! Well, as many of you can attest, the good ole' "Honey~Do" list has a way of sometimes jumping in front of your "Stuff I Wanna Do" list. With that said, it gives me GREAT PRIDE to present to you the FINISHED SLED discussed way back in October, 2020!!!
    BERLIN SLED-1.jpg BERLIN SLED-2.jpg BERLIN SLED-3.jpg
     
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  16. Bev aka thelmasstuff

    Bev aka thelmasstuff Colored pencil artist extraordinaire ;)

    I had one of those. They were killer if you went over a bump and your chin landed on that metal strip.
     
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  17. Bdigger

    Bdigger Well-Known Member

    excellent refurb job!
     
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  18. David Zadrazil

    David Zadrazil New Member

    I have a sled I want to restore also. What type of wood did you use. And what type of wood was use originally on these sleds
     
  19. pearlsnblume

    pearlsnblume Well-Known Member

    Rosebud. Just a joke.
     
  20. Figtree3

    Figtree3 What would you do if you weren't afraid?

    The original poster hasn't been here in a year... but since he did come back for an update, maybe he will get a notice about your questions. @James Minor
     
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