Here we have a unique and vintage item up for grabs. Manufactured by Metal Masters Co, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in the early 1960s this Vintage classic sidewalk skateboard model is the No. Measurements are 21.5 inches long 5 1/4″ at the nose and 4 3/4″ at the tail. The deck is 3/4 thick. Obviously this board shows wear. I have posted 11 photos please take a careful look at them. The original owner of this board seems to have written his name on the bottom of the deck in marker and is now well faded. The original red paint on the surfer and the logo can still be seen. It seems the child may have tried to color in the surfer’s trunks and the surfboard in black marker. All of the wheels move although rusty in appearance. You can still see the bright yellow metal wheel caps on the sides. The trucks look great. Wheels still flex side to side. You will not be disappointed with this wonderful item!

Just a enough patina and use to hint at its past life, but a beauty to display. Its of the era whereby these first wooden boards with metal wheels were meant to teach you how to surf by what was assumed to be easier… Tenderfoot was a model of wooden sidewalk skateboard-often called a “sidewalk surfer”-manufactured by Nash Skateboards in the 1960s. These boards featured metal wheels and a wooden deck, long before the advent of urethane wheels and grip tape. They were known for being both rugged and risky to ride! Crafted of solid wood with metal wheels-early models lacked the smoother ride of later polyurethane versions. Decks often bore bright paint and a distinctive “Tenderfoot” logo. Nash was one of the first companies to mass-produce skateboards, helping shape skate culture. Full Name: Nash Manufacturing Company. Founded: 1918, in Fort Worth, Texas. Original Focus: Sporting goods, fishing tackle, and toys. Nash quickly became known for affordable, mass-produced recreational gear aimed at department stores and catalog sales. Nash & Early Skateboarding. By the mid-1960s, skateboarding was emerging as a national craze. Decks: Solid hardwood or plywood, sometimes painted in bright colors with decals or silk-screened logos. Wheels: Early models used steel or clay composite wheels (fast but rough), later moving to improved clay and eventually urethane in the 1970s. Trucks: Stamped steel assemblies, not the cast aluminum trucks we see today. Tenderfoot (entry-level board for younger riders). The Tenderfoot was smaller and simpler than higher-end models, marketed as a starter board. Nash skateboards were built to a price point, not high-end performance. Ads often showed smiling kids in Keds sneakers riding in driveways – safety gear was virtually nonexistent in marketing. Why Nash Matters in Skate History. Accessibility: For many kids in the 1960s, Nash boards were their first skateboard because they were cheap and widely available. Cultural Footprint: Nash boards introduced countless riders to the sport, even if they quickly upgraded to higher-performance brands. Survivors: While many were ridden hard and discarded, surviving examples (especially with original decals, wheels, and hardware) are collectible for their retro graphics and nostalgia factor. Beyond skateboards, Nash made. Fishing rods and tackle. Badminton and tennis sets. Other seasonal sporting goods. However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film. Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of. Promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed Sidewalk Surfin. On Dick Clark’s. An event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. 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Great survivor wooded skateboard. Metal wheels, rusty but all still spin. Still appears sturdy enough to ride, Trucks and plates all secure. Previous owner did some customization. As seen in pictures it has had some good honest use.

One of the very first! A rare, special, piece of Americana! Coined as a way to learn how to surf better…. Just enough use and patina to give her that street creed. This one is a NASH… It hails from Fort Worth, TEXAS! This is a relatively common board, but not in this condition it isn’t! However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film. Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of. Promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed Sidewalk Surfin. On Dick Clark’s. An event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public..

Looks like it may be 1950s.. I love the 50s style chrome paint with woodgrain popping through! I have never seen metal wheels with this same elongated support system underneath (and extra bolts)! Please note the condition of the wheels.. Several are not perfectly round… And attest to the story this board could tell… That massive jump, that double-dog-dare, that friendly push.. 22″ L x 4.25″ W x 3.25 T. However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film. Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of. Promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed Sidewalk Surfin. On Dick Clark’s. An event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public.. Skateboard with metal trucks. Old wooden skate deck. Metal wheels for smooth ride. Wooden skateboard with metal wheels. Retro metal wheels skateboard. 60s era skate deck. Vintage skateboard with character. Wooden skateboard with retro charm. Metal wheels for vintage feel. Classic wooden skateboard design. Vintage skateboard for collectors. Antique metal wheels skateboard. Vintage skateboard with history. Wooden deck with metal wheels. Classic skateboard with character. Vintage skateboard from Little Rock, Arkansas.

One of the very first! A rare, special, piece of Americana! 4.5″ W x 18 7/8″ L. Coined as a way to learn how to surf better…. Just enough use and patina to give her that street creed. Original 1960s Roller Derby sidewalk skateboard, featuring a red-painted wooden deck with white stenciled. Branding, mounted on sturdy steel roller-skate style trucks and wheels. This is a genuine early production model from the dawn of the skateboarding craze. The Roller Derby Skate Company, based in Litchfield, Illinois, was one of the first companies to mass-produce skateboards in the United States. Their Model #10, among others, introduced thousands of kids to skating before polyurethane wheels and modern deck shapes took over in the 1970s. Original wooden deck with beveled edges and red paint. White stencil “Roller Derby” graphics on top. Steel wheels on cast metal trucks. Made in USA – Litchfield, Illinois. However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film. Back to the Future. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of. Promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed Sidewalk Surfin. On Dick Clark’s. An event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public..

A piece of Americana! An early wooden skateboard with metal wheels that was there to witness the entire birth of the industry! Circa 1960 hailing from Norfolk, Nebraska. 21.75″ L x 5″ W. Skateboarding was initially marketed to surfers as a cheaper/easier way to practice surfing aka “sidewalk surfing”.. Imagine writing these gnarly, little, metal wheels, down a steep tarred hill in California! However, before skateboards there were scooters, sometimes known as kick scooters and push scooters. Varied forms of scooters have been traced back to the early 1900s, most of them made from wood, metal, or a combination of the two. Scooters had anywhere from two to four wheels. Some of the wheels were metal and others were similar to the wheels on pedal cars. In the 1940s and 1950s, crate scooters made popular sidewalk vehicles. Most crate scooters were handmade. They were relatively inexpensive and simple for kids to construct by using a milk crate or wooden fruit box and metal roller skate wheels attached to a wooden 2 x 4. Eventually kids started removing the boxes and handlebars and just started riding the board with wheels, reminiscent of the famous skateboard scene in the 1985 film. Back to the Future. Trade sheet, about 1960, from The Stephen and. Diane Olin Toy Catalog Collection, The Strong, Rochester. By the early 1960s, skateboarding started luring participants from the surfer scene. In 1962 a southern California surf shop, Val Surf, began making its own brand of skateboards and struck a deal with Chicago Roller Skate Company for the wheels. The skateboards began to attract everyday surfers who could use the boards when they weren’t in the water, and thus the term “sidewalk surfer” was coined. Additionally, skateboarding gained popularity when Larry Stevenson, publisher of. Promoted it in his monthly magazine. In 1963, Stevenson made the first professional skateboards using the Makaha brand and organized the first known skateboarding contest. That same year saw an evolution in skateboard design with the use of clay (also known as composite) wheels that replaced treacherous metal ones. Moving ahead, in 1964 surf and sailing entrepreneur Hobart “Hobie” Alter joined forces with Vita-Pakt company to make a line of Hobie skateboards; the Hobie line also sponsored several contests and professional skaters. Later that summer, the musical group Jan and Dean performed Sidewalk Surfin. On Dick Clark’s. An event which helped further popularize skateboarding with mainstream society. In 1965, the skateboarding sport peaked as manufacturers tried to keep up with the demand, cranking out an estimated 50 million skateboards between 1963 and 1965. In May, the world’s first skatepark, Surf City in Tucson, Arizona opened to the public.. But Thompson didn’t know until recently that his hometown has a history with the sport and leisure activity that dates almost as far back as the beginning of skateboarding itself. Sokol Surf Skates – a brand of wooden skateboards featuring burnt-engraved lettering – were made in Norfolk in the mid- to late 1960s by a fledgling company called Sokol Manufacturing. Thompson stumbled across the obscure bit of trivia after seeing a photo posted by one of his childhood heroes, professional skateboarder Steve Caballero. “He has an enormous collection of all these different skateboards, ” Thompson said of the famous skater. (One) is stamped with’Norfolk, Nebraska,’ so I asked him about it. Thompson said Caballero told him that rare brand of board was manufactured in Norfolk, to which Thompson replied, That’s where I’ve lived my whole life, and I’ve never heard of this. According to the Daily News archives, Sokol Surf Skates were the first products made when Sokol Manufacturing began operation in Norfolk in April 1965. The plant – owned by Leo Sokol – was located south of the Elkhorn River..

Made by Nash of Texas! 21.5″ L x 5.25″ W.