How to repurpose car parts laying around..

[GTR240]

I’m new to these forums and thought I’d introduce myself. Apart from my love for cars, I also like to up cycle and repurpose. I thought I’d share some of the items I have recycled. I resized the pictures so they’d be ok for the forum, if you want see more detailed pictures and other projects (before, after and higher res) then checkout my blog http://www.reinventingwheels.blogspot.com

Enjoy!

S13 Silvia lamp that I converted into a bedside lamp

Old tractor seat that I made into a bar stool

Vintage Vespa (beyond repair- check my blog) that I cut up and remade into a lounge chair and a laptop work station

Gun phone

 

Some more recent creations:

 

Thanks from a new AUSZCAR member

[GTR240]

Oh and for those who are into garagebilia

BEFORE:

AFTER:

 

CLICK HERE FOR THE WRITE UP:

http://reinventingwheels.blogspot.com.au/2011/10/travel-back-in-time.html

[peter mc]

your a cool fella    love that vespa

[gav240z]

This stuff is awesome mate. I really dig this stuff, I have to say though the old Petrol pump looked good a bit rough and rusty, kind of looks a bit plain all new and white. I also liked the Shell sticker that was on it previously, was that not period correct?

 

There is a couple of good shows in the US re: restoration and recycling vintage stuff like this. Although no so many about turning it into furniture.

 

I'll check out your blog, but do you do this for a hobby or is it a source of income for you?

 

I think as a society we should definitely recycle and reuse more often, right now we have this 'throw it away' culture that unfortunately results in much waste.

[handsandwhich]

 

You wouldn't want to sleep with a real gun by your bedside table. One day you might wake up with the phone ringing and grab the wrong gun......................