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Hi all. Well I have been looking at building a Hearse for a few years now. But having the space to build it in was always a problem. But now with the new house I have the room for my Halloween to do projects. It took a couple months of researching local hardware stores to come up with the design based off of available parts. The Hearse is built in such a manner that it all comes apart into panels. Bottom, Top, Sides, Ends and the drivers seat.

Its about 80% done. Still have to wood fill the counter sunk screws, mount the axles and wheels. Then construct a roof, attach trim molding, maybe some lanterns and of course paint.

Maybe next year I'll try and build a fullsize horse skeleton.

Here are the pics:

That's a very nice hearse! Great work!

looks good....

did you make the wheels and are you using glass or plexiglass for the windows..

Keep posting pics of your progress

The wheels are from harbor freight. Its best to wait till they go on sale. Also some wheels have tighter spokes so if they will let you open the box and check them first.
I do want to do plexiglass but the price on large pieces is outragous. Not so sure on glass though. I was thinking of mounting a flourescent fixture to the inside of the roof for a black light. Then hanging short white curtians that would glow. Or perhaps white washing the coffin that will go inside so it will glow as well.

Originally Posted by svaillan

The wheels are from harbor freight. Its best to wait till they go on sale. Also some wheels have tighter spokes so if they will let you open the box and check them first.
I do want to do plexiglass but the price on large pieces is outragous. Not so sure on glass though. I was thinking of mounting a flourescent fixture to the inside of the roof for a black light. Then hanging short white curtians that would glow. Or perhaps white washing the coffin that will go inside so it will glow as well.

Well, whichever way you go, post updated pics.

I finished my hearse a few month ago. The plexiglass ran me about $60 I think..its been to long ago now to remember. I know I used the thinnest stuff Lowes carried and got a deal on a cracked piece. The curtains for mine was more than the plexiglass. The painting, molding, curtains, windows, etc took as long if not longer then building the coach itself. I build a horse as well....that thread is around here someplce.

Originally Posted by svaillan

The wheels are from harbor freight. Its best to wait till they go on sale. Also some wheels have tighter spokes so if they will let you open the box and check them first.
I do want to do plexiglass but the price on large pieces is outragous. Not so sure on glass though. I was thinking of mounting a flourescent fixture to the inside of the roof for a black light. Then hanging short white curtians that would glow. Or perhaps white washing the coffin that will go inside so it will glow as well.

Nice hearse! Instead of pexi, maybe you could use polyvinyl fabric. It's a heck of a lot cheeper than plexi.
Walmart used to sell it in their fabric department. Heres a store that has it. Clear Vinyl

Looking good! can't wait to see the finished unit!

beautiful!!! love it!!

Oh man, that's awesome !!!!