I need Barbie Corvette Power Wheel help
05-04-2010, 11:11 PM
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I need Barbie Corvette Power Wheel help
Well, today I was able to acquire a C4 Barbie Corvette Power Wheel for free. However, it's in terrible shape as the windshield is broken and the mirrors are missing. However, everything else is still there sans the battery. From what I can tell, finding the internals (if any are needed) could be possible. However, I couldn't find a single link on sourcing body parts.
If anybody knows how I could nab some of the pieces needed, I'd be greatly appreciative. I'm sort of just taking this on as something to tinker with and maybe find someone who would appreciate it when done(if not just become a piece of Corvette memorabilia in my own collection). It'd get a more acceptable paint job than Barbie Pink, of course.
Anyways, if any of the members could help out in some way, I'd appreciate it. And, I'll try to post pics if I can get the project going.
If anybody knows how I could nab some of the pieces needed, I'd be greatly appreciative. I'm sort of just taking this on as something to tinker with and maybe find someone who would appreciate it when done(if not just become a piece of Corvette memorabilia in my own collection). It'd get a more acceptable paint job than Barbie Pink, of course.
Anyways, if any of the members could help out in some way, I'd appreciate it. And, I'll try to post pics if I can get the project going.
05-16-2010, 11:03 PM
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My daughter's Barbie Corvette is still in our garage. Of course, at 21 she doesn't use it much anymore.
I saw your post last week and knew I had the owners manual I just couldn't remember where it was. I found it tonight while looking for some other things.
There are 7 Power Wheel service centers listed in MO. Mar-Beck Appliance in Gladstone, Independence, KC & Springfield; Babcock Appliance in St. Joseph; and in St. Louis Brand Service Center & Crestwood Appliance. I have no idea if any of these companies still have any parts for the Barbie Corvette, or if any of them are still in business even, but it can't hurt to try them.
The part number for the windshield is 630008, the number for the mirror set (4 pcs. for both doors) is 010191 and the battery is a Type "H" number 040017.
The Power Wheels were made by Kransco Co. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The number back then (1990) was 1-800-348-0751.
The Barbie Corvette was Power Wheels model no. 85350.
I saw your post last week and knew I had the owners manual I just couldn't remember where it was. I found it tonight while looking for some other things.
There are 7 Power Wheel service centers listed in MO. Mar-Beck Appliance in Gladstone, Independence, KC & Springfield; Babcock Appliance in St. Joseph; and in St. Louis Brand Service Center & Crestwood Appliance. I have no idea if any of these companies still have any parts for the Barbie Corvette, or if any of them are still in business even, but it can't hurt to try them.
The part number for the windshield is 630008, the number for the mirror set (4 pcs. for both doors) is 010191 and the battery is a Type "H" number 040017.
The Power Wheels were made by Kransco Co. in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. The number back then (1990) was 1-800-348-0751.
The Barbie Corvette was Power Wheels model no. 85350.
05-17-2010, 10:18 PM
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Melting Slicks
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Thanks for the help, I really appreciate it. That's some good information I'm sure I could use. Thanks again for taking the time to look for the manual and the part numbers. 
08-13-2010, 03:33 PM
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www.modifiedpowerwheels.com has all kinds of stuff about Power Wheels, including a blog.
www.mendingshed.com/powerwheels.html claims they have or can get just about anything for Power Wheels.
Below is a picture of my daughters "one owner, all original, unrestored"
Barbie Power Wheels Corvette. Of course she hasn't driven it in about 15 or 16 years. And yes, I'm a little sick, I've even saved the original box for all these years.
Last edited by gbvette62; 08-13-2010 at 03:36 PM.
08-13-2010, 10:25 PM
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Well, this one was my ex's, that we gave to a friend of ours who had 2 little girls of their own... and I just got it back from him for my little girl, somehow down the line it lost it's drivers side mirror.
Regardless, my little one loves hers as much as she does mine, lol.
Regardless, my little one loves hers as much as she does mine, lol.
12-13-2010, 07:54 PM
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I have Red Barbie Corvette parts,two original (never used) red mirrors. Complete set of stick on decals, and the original windshield.Plus the new updated wiring harness, with new gas pedal. (new never used wrapped in plastic)
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Power Wheels make over
HI:
I am looking for a few parts for a rebuild I am doing on a 1988 Fisher Price Power Wheels corvette for my grandson. It was red with a black interior and I need a new windshield, ignition key, phone, passenger mirror, decals.
I am painting it in reverse, black with red interior to match my real 1988 'vette. He is only 2, but loves mine and we go out often when weather permits.
If anyone has any parts, I would appreciate it.
I am looking for a few parts for a rebuild I am doing on a 1988 Fisher Price Power Wheels corvette for my grandson. It was red with a black interior and I need a new windshield, ignition key, phone, passenger mirror, decals.
I am painting it in reverse, black with red interior to match my real 1988 'vette. He is only 2, but loves mine and we go out often when weather permits.
If anyone has any parts, I would appreciate it.
11-19-2012, 11:58 PM
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12-03-2012, 06:53 PM
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Hello everyone. I'm not an owner of a real Corvette but I do have an '00 WS6 Trans Am that's a big work in progress. Also, I have my wife's ols '89 Barbie corvette that I'm fixing up for our 3 year old daughter. Being 27, my wife doesn't drive it much anymore. ;-) I've been scouring the interwebs looking for parts and this post sparked me to register. lt1george, I'll be sending you a PM if you have anything left that I'll need (driver mirror and windshield). Does anyone have infor on the recall that these cars had? I think the Battery, charger, wiring harness and forward/reverse switch were all to be replaced. Thanks everyone for any help you can provide! And yes, I'm heading over to Modified Power Wheels to check them out too!
Semper Fi,
Sgt N Swiatncki
Semper Fi,
Sgt N Swiatncki
12-04-2012, 07:24 PM
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When I get a chance, I'll look to see if the recall paperwork is still with my owners manual.
03-13-2013, 07:28 PM
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Well, today I was able to acquire a C4 Barbie Corvette Power Wheel for free. However, it's in terrible shape as the windshield is broken and the mirrors are missing. However, everything else is still there sans the battery. From what I can tell, finding the internals (if any are needed) could be possible. However, I couldn't find a single link on sourcing body parts.
If anybody knows how I could nab some of the pieces needed, I'd be greatly appreciative. I'm sort of just taking this on as something to tinker with and maybe find someone who would appreciate it when done(if not just become a piece of Corvette memorabilia in my own collection). It'd get a more acceptable paint job than Barbie Pink, of course.
Anyways, if any of the members could help out in some way, I'd appreciate it. And, I'll try to post pics if I can get the project going.
If anybody knows how I could nab some of the pieces needed, I'd be greatly appreciative. I'm sort of just taking this on as something to tinker with and maybe find someone who would appreciate it when done(if not just become a piece of Corvette memorabilia in my own collection). It'd get a more acceptable paint job than Barbie Pink, of course.
Anyways, if any of the members could help out in some way, I'd appreciate it. And, I'll try to post pics if I can get the project going.
03-14-2013, 12:50 AM
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There's a fairly decent looking one on ebay right now, with a $299.99 buy it now, as well as a regular Power Wheels Corvette, for $325.
I don't know if these prices are realistic or not. There are usually a few at Corvette Carlisle, every year. I've never bothered to check the asking prices, as I'm not in the market for a second one.
I don't know if these prices are realistic or not. There are usually a few at Corvette Carlisle, every year. I've never bothered to check the asking prices, as I'm not in the market for a second one.
03-14-2013, 05:46 AM
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There's a fairly decent looking one on ebay right now, with a $299.99 buy it now, as well as a regular Power Wheels Corvette, for $325.
I don't know if these prices are realistic or not. There are usually a few at Corvette Carlisle, every year. I've never bothered to check the asking prices, as I'm not in the market for a second one.
I don't know if these prices are realistic or not. There are usually a few at Corvette Carlisle, every year. I've never bothered to check the asking prices, as I'm not in the market for a second one.
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