Steam Punk themed retro parts fitted

Tried to alter and somehow deleted thread. Saw on fleabay advertised under steam punk was an interesting item that could be easily turned into a unique air intake that would be both functional and unique. Having watched Medusa build thread and how old parts are brought into play having seen steam punk orientated parts for sale on fleabay is there a connection where such interesting yet often off the wall parts could be incorporated into build threads that are going in a different direction to main stream retro builds. Any thoughts on this idea ?
Think along the lines that beer barrels were turned into fuel tanks / brass was re engineered into interesting fittings and other items got a new lease of life through the builder of these creations imagination and determination to actually use that part
Maybe not a retro main theme idea but for the individual seeking parts to modify that really stand out or are just wacky could the idea catch on where builds are having these steam punk orientated parts fitted ?
Not sure if steam punk really describes the parts but going by fleabay its a word banded about to encompass most unusual items.
No it doesnt mean cogs glued on to old crash helmets but the word steam punk is probably nearest to describe the thread idea.
For the retro die hard who follows the well trodden path the idea of replicating parts from unusual sources might be a pill to hard to swallow ?
As for it being possible to combine such parts to produce a cool retro refurbed car within the ethos RR stands for only the consistent change and skills make such things happen.

Waits for pics of cogs glued to a top hat

Goggles and a top hat, surely?

75swb your right on track / sometimes hard to put into words but attached photo of a steam punk themed item i am looking into converting to an air intake once the wooden slats are removed and some basic cleaning up as took place / its different and why be held back by thoughts the world don't understand why you see opportunity in old tat











Didnt cost a fortune / no idea what its original purpose was nor have any idea of its age but i own it so its ripe to lead a new life retro wise sometime soon