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Wagon Restorations & Replicas

RESTORATION PROCESS

 
Wagon Restoration at Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop

With over 40 years of experience studying, building and preserving all types of horse-drawn vehicles, we consider the skilled craftsmen and artisans of that era our mentors. We strive to protect the work of these masters and preserve an important part of our heritage.

our commitment

Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop carefully documents all original aspects of the original vehicle and draws from extensive research into the history on each specific style and type of vehicle to insure accuracy during the restoration process. Any reconstruction required is done using the same materials and methods of construction as originally used. Original painted and decorated surface that defines the vehicles historic integrity are preserved whenever possible.

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RESTORATION PORTFOLIO

  • STAGECOACH RESTORATION

    Wells Fargo Museum

    Original Eastern-Style Concord Stagecoach restored using Hansen Wheel & Wagon Shop's exclusive antique patina finish.

  • MUD WAGON RESTORATION

    Santa Barbara Carriage Museum

    Historic mud wagon built by JP Henderson is one of the highlights of the collection at the carriage museum in Santa Barbara, California.

  • TOURING COACH RESTORATION

    Wyoming State Museum 

    Historic Preservation of this original touring coach from Yellowstone Park entailed removal of multiple layers of paint.

  • FARM WAGON RESTORATION

    Private John Deere Collector

    Original John Deere Iron Clad wagon that we restored to "factory-new" condition, including original logo stencils.

  • CHUCKWAGON RESTORATION

    A Painted View Ranch

    Original Peter Schuttler box wagon restored and outfitted with authentic-design chuck box and antiques.

  • SHEEPWAGON RESTORATION

    Private Ranch

    Original sheepherder's wagon restored for use on a remote location of our client's ranch.

  • SURREY RESTORATION

    Private Collector

    Collectible J.P. Henderson falling top surrey restored to a natural wood finish.

  • WATER WAGON RESTORATION

    Private Collector

    Original Studebaker Water Wagon with rebuilt wheels.

  • COMMERCIAL WAGON RESTORATION

    California Rock Crusher Corporation

    Historic delivery wagon was rebuilt using the original floor boards, running gear and hardware.

  • ARMY WAGON RESTORATION

    Private Museum

    Historic Army Escort Wagon required only a "light" preservation of the original components and finish.

  • CANNON RESTORATION

    Private Collector

    Original Cannon Barrel with restored cannon trail, original refinished hardware and replicated wood-hub wheels.

  • SLEIGH RESTORATION

    Private Collector

    Factory condition restoration on two-seat Albany Sleigh includes ornamented paint finish and wool upholstery.