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Need baby carriage (circa 1965) restoration

RFQ: I have a baby carriage -- coach style with large wheels and a leather-upholstered body, circa 1965, that has been in the attic for 25 years. It needs restoration.

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I welcome inquiries and prices from restorers in Mid-Atlantic area.

Judith Turner
April 22, 2008
Future Grandmother - Washington, DC, USA

Ed. note: Sorry, this RFQ is old & outdated, so contact info is no longer available. However, if you feel that something technical should be said in reply, please post it; no public commercial suggestions please ( huh? why?)

RFQ: I have an old baby carriage I'm looking to restore who can do this for me?

Christina Henze
- Longmont, Colorado
May 8, 2009

RFQ: I've been cleaning up a carriage that my in-laws gave us to use as a bassinet and buggy. The carriage is missing a chrome handle that is "S" shaped and attached to the upper end of the buggy.I think the carriage was manufactured in the 1960's, it's blue with a little window for the kid to look out of when they get big enough. You can also adjust the angle at which you prop the "passenger." Are there restorers or people who have these parts on hand? I'd buy another carriage just for the part but I don't know where to look aside from craigslist and eBay .

Kevin Padden
hobbyist - Boise, Idaho
August 11, 2009

RFQ: Hi. I bought an antique baby buggy at an estate sale that is missing a wheel. Where do I find a replacement? Thanks! Trish

Trish Spatz
hobbyist - Richardson, Texas
March 25, 2010

A. Hi, Trish. It's hard to find antique baby buggy wheels and rugger bubby bumpers.

I would try eBay [adv: Carriages & parts on eBay], ~~Black Market Antiques~~ ⇩, and possibly Speedway Motors in Nebraska.

~~www.restorers.com~~ ⇩ has some threads on the subject, including offers by shops to repair old carriages. But it may be more practical to see if a local machine shop can make something for you. Good luck.

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

Ed. note April 2021: Sorry, those sites appear to have become link farms. Be cautious about expired sites -- hackers sometimes buy them.

RFQ: I need various parts re-chromed including the spoke wheels and the undercarriage.
The undercarriage is riveted together. Is it possible to re-chrome this without taking it apart?
I live in Staten Island NY and I am looking for a chrome plating shop in NYC or NJ area.
What is the cost of something like this?

Vincent Priolo
hobbyist - Staten Island, New York, USA
May 31, 2010

A. Hi Vincent. It's probably possible to re-chrome without removing the rivets. But the cost will probably be a shock. Take a look at our "Introduction to Chrome Plating" to understand why it's going to take them a few hours of handwork; and unfortunately they can't work any cheaper than your plumber or auto mechanic :-(

Regards,

Ted Mooney, P.E.
Striving to live Aloha
finishing.com - Pine Beach, New Jersey

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RFQ: I have a baby carriage similar to those I read about on this site. It's 40 years old. I need to find hood material and edging, inside material, which is of a quilted plastic sort, and a handle bar for it. I have the metal that holds the handle bar, but the plastic bar itself is broken in half. It is still intact because of the metal that goes through it. I understand I can take the chrome parts to a machine shop and have that restored.

The carriage needs to be painted unless I can shine it up with a high sheen cleaner or a polisher. I know a paint used on cars may work if I have to go that route, but it would have to be done professionally. I can find no company in the USA that restores carriages such as these.

I don't need wheels, but the wheels and spokes need to be cleaned up. The wood that holds the carriage mattress is warped and smells of mold. It looks to be some kind of manmade brown board, very smooth and about a half inch in thickness.

Any help given would be highly appreciated.

Melissa Lawler
mom who wants to restore carriage for pregnant daughter - Ball Ground, GA USA
April 4, 2011

Ed. note: Ozone generators in a closet or small room for a day or so are reputedly able to deal with such smells.

RFQ: I have an old baby carriage that was my husband's from 1969. I want to restore for our baby. Where do I go? I live in NJ bergen county. thank you

Marianna P
- Wyckoff, New Jersey, USA
March 28, 2012

RFQ:I have found a 1950's antique baby stroller that is need of restoring. Having trouble finding a restorer in Washington State. Does anyone know of someone in Washington that does restoring on such items?

Denise Denney
- Port Orchard, Washington, USA
July 20, 2012

RFQ: Hey There,
I have a 1984 Perego Baby Carriage, and would like to know where I can find a new cushion. It's the type, that has two parts to it (attached) the seat area and the back. Do you have any suggestions?
Sincerely,

Laura Kearins
Caregiver - Bronx, New York, USA
June 12, 2013

RFQ: I have 4 metal wheels to a wicker bassinet that need rubber around them. Can you suggest where I can have this done? It seems I can't find anyone in my area that does this.

Frank Randi
- Woodhaven, New York
July 9, 2013

RFQ: Hello. I restored my daughter'1975 Headstrom stroller. I'd like to pit new solid white replacement rubber on it. Anyone know where I might get some?
Thanks
Bob

Bob Pike
- Sagamore Beach, Massachusetts
August 29, 2013

RFQ: I am looking for a white replacement handle for a 1965 Royale Pram and also the end cap for the handle.

ingrid chopping
- cedar grove, North Carolina
October 3, 2014

Ed. note: Please keep trying eBay [adv: Carriages & parts on eBay], Etsy, Google & Craigslist folks.

RFQ: I would like to restore my old baby doll carriage, early to mid 60's, for my granddaughter. It is metal with a fabric hood. It may be a Biltrite, but there is nothing stamped on the carriage itself. I was wondering if you have any suggestions as to how to go about it ... or if you know of anyone in the Fairfield/New Haven Counties areas in Connecticut, who do restorations.

Thank you!!

michelle armstrong
- trumbull Connecticut usa
December 1, 2014

RFQ: Need to find someone that restores old baby buggy tires they are hard rubber.

bruce wolczanski
1953 - ft lauderdale, Florida
March 20, 2015

RFQ: Replacement tire(s) needed for vintage Perego Pram
One of the rubber wheels on my much loved vintage Perego Pram is disintegrating. I am desperate to find a replacement tire (or set of tires).
Any help in achieving this goal would be greatly appreciated!

vintage Perego Pram tires A vintage Perego Pram tires B

Is there anyone who makes custom tires?
Or is there a source for replacement tires that would fit vintage prams?

Catherine Paull
buyer - Ossining, New York, USA
March 26, 2015

We can provide tires for vintage strollers/prams.
We do not provide foam tires.
More info at www.luxuryprams.com
Although we're located in the Netherlands, we ship worldwide.

Nelly sloep
- Lelystad (NL)
June 21, 2021

RFQ: I hope you can help. I have a gorgeous white wicker bassinet that is now a family heirloom. I'm about to have my first grandchild and the chassis (where the basket sits in, raising it up high and including wheels) got lost in a move.

Where can I find a chassis and, if I can't find one on eBay , who can make one? I live in Westchester county, New York.

Stephanie Greene
- New rochelle, New York
March 28, 2015

RFQ: Is there anywhere I could get parts for my baby carriage?

Patti Moffett
- Bossier city, Louisiana
September 8, 2015

RFQ: I'm working on a small toy metal buggy with plastic wheels. With white spokes and blue rims. How can I get a new wheel and also how do I get the metal cap off of the axle end. The tire/wheel size is 7 inches from edge to edge. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,

Rhonda Bagley
- Slinger Wisconsin USA
April 24, 2016

Silver Cloud Pram replacement straps

RFQ: I have a Silver Cloud pram that was purchased around 1985. It has a total of 6 leather straps that need replacing.
Does anyone know where I can purchase these?
Thank you very much.

carolyn lee
owner - wichita falls, texas
August 20, 2016

RFQ: I have a 1960 Pedigree Pram and I need to find the pad and the solid unit the pad sits on. Also the diaper bag that hooks onto the pram in cornflower blue. Any hope of finding these items?

Alice Albert
- Myerstown, Pennsylvania USA
January 16, 2017

RFQ: Hello,
One of the rubber wheels on my much loved vintage Loydd from the 60's is disintegrating. I am desperate to find a replacement tire (or set of tires).
We are in Calgary Canada.
What can I do to fix it or replace it?

Sophie Tremblay
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
June 27, 2017

RFQ: Hi I need information on where to orders parts for a Perego baby carriage, 4 white wall wheels, 4 hub caps, metal basket, 2 Perego logos gold color, fabric (canvas). I live in Beech Island

Joeann Curry
- Beech Island South Carolina USA
July 25, 2017

RFQ: Where can I find the rubber for a wooden wheel on a baby buggy about 6 inch in diameter 1/2 wide?

Harold Smith
- Taylor, Michigan
December 29, 2017

RFQ: Hi, where can I find leather straps for a doll carriage.
Ty Linda

Linda mcmahon
- Staten Island New York
July 29, 2017

RFQ: Hi,
I am still using an old but well kept pram. I would like to purchase new hub covers for the spoke wheels.
Please advise.

Harry van Steijn
- Kingston, Ontario, Canada
July 29, 2018

RFQ: We have an antique baby doll carriage with Schwarz name plate needing restoration. The metal wheels are rusting and the tire area is missing. The interior is leather and needs restoration. I would like to email picture for your input. Please give me an email address.

Dave and Jean Wolfe
- Stamford, Connecticut usa
January 22, 2019

RFQ: Hello, I'm restoring a 1940's Taylor Tot stroller and am stuck on finding the white ribbed rubber hose that covers the bumpers. It's 1/2" OD hose. Any help would be appreciated !

Billy Youngman
- Charlotte North Carolina
August 14, 2019

RFQ: I have a 1969 baby pram Park Avenue, purchased in New York. Needs restoration. Was my sons.

Hillary wolf
- Danville California
March 8, 2021

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Ed. note: As always, gentle readers:
• No offers to sell! We'd drown in spam overnight if we tried to be a free eBay .

RFQ: I have a 1953 Bilt Rite infant carriage that was my husband's. I would like to have it restored for our granddaughter. It needs the vinyl restitched and the chrome refinished. I have tried sewing some of it but it is too difficult for me. I would like to find someone who can do this difficult work.

Rose Purrazzella
- New York City New York
April 26, 2021

RFQ: Sir:
I have an old carriage from the 40s and want to find a company who could restore it. The fabric needs to be replaced. Any help would be appreciated.

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Fran Silva
- Las Cruces, New Mexico
June 8, 2021

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