plastic bushing vendors

[Mudhog03]

Restoring old roadmaster tricycle for a niece and missing a plastic bushing that goes on the steering fork for the handlebars and front tire. Does anybody have any ideal where to find one of these. I may have to make one. It looks like plastic and without it the steering is wobbly. I googled for old tricycle parts and plastic bushing but not found one in this size yet. I know this is of low importance for this group but I'm trying to get this finished for her daughter's birthday in June.

 

[jstroede]

You sure that isn't metal? It looks rusty? And it looks like it was roll formed and welded together.

What is wrong with the one you have?

John

 

[Copymutt]

Check HD for steel frame electrical bushings. Dont know if they have them that large, but a chance. This is the first thing that came to mind. You’ll need 3 of the 3/4 if no larger.

 

[RPH]

McMaster Carr carries plenty of options.

McMaster-Carr

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www.mcmaster.com

 

[gizardlizard]

You’re sure it’s plastic and not an oil lite bushing?

 

[Mudhog03]

it is nylon or plastic I can bend it.

 

[Mudhog03]

It requires 2. I only have the one but would like to replace the one I have too.

 

[txvwnut]

I can make a couple of those if you can't find a suitable replacement.

 

[Mudhog03]

The sleeve or bushing is about all I'm missing so far and I can start putting it back together. This thing was a rusted heap when I started. it is over 30 years old when I got it.

 

[PoorUB]

Restoring old roadmaster tricycle

https://www.mcmaster.com/1281N26/

 

[Mudhog03]

Dang this place is awesome, I ordered some from McMaster Carr. not exact but it should work. Thanks everybody for the contributions.

 

[Walkers]

This is an excellent excuse to buy a lathe!

 

[racer8432955]

This is an excellent excuse to buy a lathe!

small simple projects are right in the wheel house of the 7x 1X china hobby lathes. I've used mine for a decade now just for this reason. Pretty much po-lastic and al-uum-anineum only.

 

[Mudhog03]

This is an excellent excuse to buy a lathe!

I like the way you think.

 

[vtcat]

Nice job, I'm sure she will be very happy