robdhc
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Jul 17, 2023 21:26:02 GMT
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I recently dug this out of storage, affectionately know by those who've come across it (practically no one!) as the CSOAT - copyright and trademark pending  It is of course a Car Seat On A Table... It's perfectly good mk2 golf rear bench saved from the tip a couple of years ago and, mated to an old coffee table, it makes a rather comfy sofa. Best part is, no alterations to the bench itself so if I ever want to return it to its intended use, that can be done What other car parts have been re-purposed, and into what? |
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The Doctor
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Jul 17, 2023 21:50:50 GMT
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  I used an old valve cover and some ignition parts to make my dinner table lamp. I wanted to put the coil at the top to make it look like the whole ignition system was there, but couldn't get a coil open nice enough to use it. |
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Jul 17, 2023 21:54:31 GMT
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That is pure genius.
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1955 Austin A30
1981 Jawa Mustang
1990 Trabant 601 (Tommy)
1989 Trabant 601
2009 Jaguar XF
2012 Toyota AYGO
2018 Scomadi TL
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robdhc
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Jul 17, 2023 22:17:22 GMT
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Love it! Looks great and we'll finished
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Jul 17, 2023 22:27:21 GMT
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A couple of things- first a table made from a flywheel and crankshaft from a Volvo 4-cylinder redblock engine, with the upper part of a lazy Susan repurposed as the top (hence the cutouts around the edge). Then a lamp made from a Volvo 4-cylinder red block camshaft, a volvo Amazon hubcap and a light fitting from a broken table lamp.   |
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colnerov
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Jul 17, 2023 22:41:52 GMT
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Hi, The Ron Arad chair utilising a Rover P6 front seat from the 70s can fetch thousands.  The Flos Toio floor light using a car headlight as an uplighter from the 60s.  |
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ChrisT
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Car Part RepurposingChrisT
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Made this Rover V8 table a few years ago…   |
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scmick
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Jul 18, 2023 22:51:46 GMT
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The lift mechanism for the blade on my Ransomes MG5 based bulldozer is the pillar jack for a SIMCA 1100. It's also now powered by the engine from the same SIMCA.  |
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 Found in a skip at work, cleaned up and painted |
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norm75
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Aug 11, 2023 10:10:49 GMT
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Aug 11, 2023 12:01:16 GMT
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norm75 where's your shop - if Mole Valley Specialist Cars are local to you, you can't be far from me! Love the wire wheel table! 
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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norm75
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Aug 11, 2023 12:50:57 GMT
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norm75 where's your shop - if Mole Valley Specialist Cars are local to you, you can't be far from me! Love the wire wheel table! yeh I see you post up the hurtwood meet that my lads goes to. We are in Billingshurst high street so a little bit away from kingsfold. The coffee table is cool, Morgan wire wheels and centre caps with remote colour changing led strips around the inside of each wheel. John has other tables at his showroom (v8 engine block and the like) but we don’t quite have room at the moment! |
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norm75
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Aug 11, 2023 12:52:47 GMT
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Aug 11, 2023 12:55:03 GMT
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Billingshurst isn't too far away - I'll have to pop in and take a look!
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Old Fords never die they just go sideways
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Aug 11, 2023 15:21:43 GMT
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do you /can you post things out? Like the heart and Alfa Romeo wall clock |
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norm75
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Aug 11, 2023 15:59:31 GMT
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I will look into it. My sister in law (who works in the shop) husband is a postie so will see what it’ll cost.
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Aug 11, 2023 19:21:35 GMT
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Anyone know when next Hurtwood Polo Club evening retro meet is by any chance.
Some great creations from recycled car parts / great initiative and thought
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Started out with nothing and have most of it left.
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generallee
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Aug 11, 2023 20:02:41 GMT
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I'm not sure this is what the OP was thinking of... we just moved house, this has probably been keeping the gate shut longer than it kept the valves away from the pistons!  |
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Aug 11, 2023 21:03:19 GMT
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Needed a small gaming couch, all either too big, too uncomfy or to expensive. Bagged a basically new 2015 Rangerover Sport rear seat for £50 off FB marketplace, knocked a quick frame up an ended up with:  Will be painting the wood and boxing it in to make storeage, followed by covering with carpet. Then if I can be bothered I could wire up the heat/cool gubbins. So comfy and smell great being real leather. |
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