Make a Corrugated Cardboard Car for $1

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This diagram gives the measurements for the frame and axle supports needed for the cardboard car.
This diagram gives the measurements for the frame and axle supports needed for the cardboard car.
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This diagram for the car frame includes measurements for the frame, front and rear bumpers, the windshield and wheels.
This diagram for the car frame includes measurements for the frame, front and rear bumpers, the windshield and wheels.
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This diagram for the cardboard cars includes the measurements for the front and rear fenders, axle support, body panel, and the tail and dash panels.
This diagram for the cardboard cars includes the measurements for the front and rear fenders, axle support, body panel, and the tail and dash panels.
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It will take about six hours or more to complete your corrugated cardboard car, considering pieces must be cut and fit, and glue be given time to dry between steps.
It will take about six hours or more to complete your corrugated cardboard car, considering pieces must be cut and fit, and glue be given time to dry between steps.
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Once the corrugated cardboard car is done your child or grandchild can enjoy it to his/her hearts content.
Once the corrugated cardboard car is done your child or grandchild can enjoy it to his/her hearts content.

This cut-and-paste plaything might just be the best
Christmas bargain yet.

Paperboard toys were around long before cereal boxes and
comic books made them popular. But the old “cut, fold, and
tuck flap A into slot B” routine needn’t be limited to

  • Published on Nov 1, 1983
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