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40 Times People Had Such Wild Solutions To Problems, They Ended Up On The “Anything Gone Wrong” Page
If you’ve ever owned a vehicle, you’ll know it doesn’t come cheap. The average cost of a new car in the U.S. is around $50,000. While a used one could set you back around $25,000. And it doesn’t end there. You’ll still need to factor in licensing, insurance, maintenance and fuel. One study found that Americans spend an average of $6,684 per year in hidden vehicle-related expenses. And that’s on top of their monthly lease or loan payments.
If you’re forking thousands, you can only hope that nothing goes wrong. And if it does, you’ll probably want to make sure that you’ve picked the right person to service and fix your vehicle. To drive the message home, Bored Panda has found some perfect examples of what can happen if you cut corners to save money. Keep scrolling for the most unhinged solutions to automotive problems, sourced from the Facebook page “Anything Gone Wrong”.
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#1
"How to fix a rust spot"
Lila Allen 1 year ago
right?!?! that is super clever and looks really cool
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JoNo 1 year ago (edited)
I think it's incorrectly named. More like ingenious than bad. Edited to add: I'll take this back having seen the cardboard car door and tyre held together with straps. A few are ingenious.
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#2
"The new foot bridge is open"
Sue Denham 1 year ago
I like it! You can sit and rest a bit and watch the river from inside too.
Owen 1 year ago
It's both a rest stop and a bridge. I think it's brilliant. 😀
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The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
This on belongs in the "If it works, it isn't stupid" category.
Jrog 1 year ago
This is the result of an accident that happened on 29th April 2022 in Tirana, Albania. A Mercedes Benz car bumped into the bus, which swerved and came to rest over the Lana river. There were no injuries despite the bus being full. People asked the municipality to leave the bus in place as a monument, but it was removed one week later on the grounds of making it available for technical assessment during the inquiry.
Dragons Exist 1 year ago
I'm pretty sure it would polute the river if they left it
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I like how some people think this is intentional, even with the police line and damaged bumpers
Mary Peace 1 year ago
I didn't notice the Police line until you mentioned it (yellow doesn't show up well against green.) Also I thought I'd seen a picture on BP sometime ago where something very similar was done and deliberately left in place. It was regularly used and welcomed by the local people.
Load More Replies... Libstak 1 year ago
Dont think it's deliberate though, that first step out of the exit at the front of the bus is a bit iffy.
Janissary35680 1 year ago
The yellow warning tape is a strong clue that this isn't deliberate. Deliberate or not, I'd like to know how that bus got that far across the creek. "Bashika Tirane" means "Tirana Municipality". This picture was taken in Albania and that's a city bus.
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Catharina Geerts 7 months ago
Creative idea and way cheaper than any build bridge, I guess. Only tthe entrance/exit on the far side seems a bit complicated for people who can't walk well, or not at all
#3
"FIRST, I LAUGHED... THEN I PONDERED... NOW I WANT IT"
Sand Ers 1 year ago
I think the straight lines running across the treads every six inches or so are where they were cut on the other side to get them to lay flatter. Then a little heat and a little weight would probably finish the trick.
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Matt Richardson 1 year ago
Tread carefully, this seems like an extremely tiring task, especially if you aren't having a goodyear.
Brian Droste 1 year ago
As long as the cracks between the tires are sealed. Otherwise water will seep between them and ruin the bed. This would defeat the purpose.
Petra 1 year ago
Yeah, I'd be worried about water getting trapped under them and never really drying out, leading to rust. Or at the very least, some gross mold/mildew.
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago (edited)
it looks like it was stapled to a substrate... getting the material to lay flat? Perhaps heat? Not sure. Also not sure the staple were a great idea due to objects catching on them. Seems like some sort of counterbored or sunk screw could be used, but... Either way, I'd rather simply get an single-piece insert that protects the floor and the sides, is lightweight and a lot less fussy (aka pain-in-the-a*s).
Id row 1 year ago
I think someone would do well starting a business doing this. gump-geniu...8129f3.gif 
Heffalump 1 year ago
Old tire tread is great for any application where you want something to resist impacts and abrasion. It's a fraction of the cost of any comparable solution.You solve the curvature problem by cutting it into tiles, as you can see here.
You might have heard before that most cars lose value as soon as you drive them off the showroom floor. And they’ll continue to depreciate for as long as you own them. By just how much depends on a few factors. The type of vehicle, the age, mileage, location and, of course, how well you look after it. According to the American Automobile Association (AAA), a medium sedan that’s driven 10,000 miles per year will depreciate by around $4,680 a year.
With that in mind, it’s probably in your best interest to keep your vehicle in a good condition. So that you get as much as possible back when/if you decide to sell or trade it in one day. It goes without saying that you should not take a leaf out of the book of anyone featured on this list.
#4
"This guy walks around at night and pimps random peoples cars"
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
At least he seems to be using masking tape so the prank isn't going to cause any damage. If I came out in the morning and found this duct taped to my car, I'd be really p*ssed.
René Sauer 1 year ago
I hope he removes it afterwards. I would be pretty annoyed if I came out to my car only to have to deal with a bunch of cr*p someone put on it.
#5
"Replacement door you ordered from Wish.com"
Dragons Exist 1 year ago
No, Wish is not getting what you ordered, Temu is looking good but falling apart instantly
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MotherofGuineaPigs 1 year ago
It would at least be printed with some car door no one has anymore, with hinges that are placed somewhere ridiculous
Catharina Geerts 7 months ago
In our country he wouldn't be allowed on the streets like that :D
#6
"A secret technique to protect your car against flooding"
brandyy17 1 year ago
it actually works. alot of ppl did this with their cars in florida during hurricane milton after a video of a guy with a brand new super expensive car did it went viral. ppl started copying him and cars were perfectly fine
Richienotsorich 1 year ago
Everyone ridiculed him for it but he had the last laugh when his car wasn't damaged.
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Id row 1 year ago
This is genius and I can't believe this isn't standard for areas that call for flooding. This is wonderfully simple and effective.
Loren Pechtel 1 year ago
It won't work if there's too much water. The pressure against it becomes quite high as the water gets deeper.
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Petra 1 year ago
They probably have one of the new cars where the lights turn off automatically after a certain amount of time.
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One of the easiest and cheapest ways to look after your vehicle is to keep it clean. Whether you choose to take it for a professional wash or you do it yourself, a little sparkle goes a long way. But once every few months, you should book your car in for a wax as well, to preserve the paintwork and prevent corrosion.
If you’re doing the wash yourself, remember that washing your car under direct sunlight isn’t the greatest option. The heat will cause the water to evaporate faster than you can wipe it off, and this could leave annoying watermarks. You might also experience unwanted spots from soap foam that dried before you could rinse it off. You’ll also want to be super careful about the sponges or cloths you use, so you don’t end up scratching your vehicle.
#7
"Oh, I’m sorry, I thought this was America"
Kelly H. Wilder 1 year ago
Laserlips and your momma is a snowblower were the greatest retorts of my childhood!
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Steven Meyer 1 year ago
They're probably stopped him to make sure there were no bullets in the 50 caliber machine gun.
#8
"Don't panic"
ThatG 1 year ago
Looks bad yes. But it’s cosmetic. It’s the paint peeling on a carbon wing because there was an issue with paint cracking due the extreme UV light and the large wing flex. The tape is to protect the carbon from the elements until it the paint issue got sorted.
Auntriarch 1 year ago
I'm sure you're right, but it's still giving me the wïllies
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HARRY KOPPERS 1 year ago
actual aircraft tape rated to 500+ mph. Seals gaps, fixes paint chips. One common use is at the front of the engine sealing the gap between the engine intake and the cowling.
nuberiffic 1 year ago
It isn't. This is speed tape. It's specially designed for this exact purpose
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"When a plumber works on his own car"
Ryan Mercer 1 year ago (edited)
The reason a valve, any valve, is not typically used for this application, is because they do not seal reliably. If I took my truck in for required emissions testing and they saw this on there, I don't think they'd certify the vehicle, due to the obvious threat to ground water.
HTakeover 1 year ago (edited)
Fumoto makes a version of this that's awesome & I have it on one vehicle. A simple valve to drain. The Fomoto one has a nipple valve that you can attach tubing to if you need to route the oil different than just straight down. You just have to be careful when installing to rotate it so it doesn't stick down & present a break-off hazard.
Another very important tip is to take your car in for its service as and when required. For most cars, this is around every 5,000 miles or every six months. Whichever comes first. Those oil changes and inspections are super important, and the mechanic will let you know if there’s anything else that needs to be seen to. It is possible to do the oil changes yourself if the vehicle is just due for a minor service. But make sure you know what you're doing, and you use the right oil!
#10
Ash 1 year ago
Honestly, if the end of that yellow cord is anchored safely/securely, this is a smart idea!
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
And while it's strapped down, your mother can't throw it at you
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The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
This probably works better than some of the fancy dashboard phone holders I've seen in electronics stores.
Will Cable 1 year ago
For our Australian viewers something has gone thong with the Satnav so I've sorted it.
Vicki Perizzolo 1 year ago
finally, a worthwhile use for flip-flops (I HATE anything between my toes)
Mary Peace 1 year ago
Me too. I once helped on a kids daycare scheme when I was only 16 myself. There was a little boy (about 6) struggling to walk in flip-flops. He said he didn't like them, I asked why he wore them and he said, "My Mum says I have to." It's a small thing but I didn't know what to say and felt really sorry for him. On reflection, I guess the family may have been short of money.
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Ash 1 year ago
Indonesians are only lame because they're using their shoes on their dashboard instead of their feet! :P
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Laurie Ostergaard-Overbey 1 year ago
I bet this works better than the windshield stick on ones.....
#11
"It gets worse the longer you look"
WindySwede 1 year ago
At first I just thought it was a real roof truss, but nooo it wasen't! 😮
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Allen Schleeter 1 year ago
Have you ever noticed that most memes about why women live longer involve ladders?
painttheyellowsubgreen 1 year ago
Yes, I believe it is. There are dark smudges down the middle of the hose that I believe would be the origin, manufacturer and date info that is printed on the fire hose. But it's too pixelated to be sure.
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#12
Justin Tyme 1 year ago
Cars used to have a "vent window" AKA "wing window" that had the same effect. Wing-Windo...4-jpeg.jpg 
JoNo 1 year ago
Every now and then my husband and I will say how much we want these windows back in cars. It's usually when we want some fresh air but don't want the air-con turned on. There must be a reason they are no longer standard in cars, but damn they were great.
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Schmebulock 1 year ago
Is this a new keto trend to increase protein by launching bugs directly into your mouth while driving?
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Great idea, but he's cutting down the efficiency of his air flow with that flat bottom on the exterior 'funnel' piece. If were a smooth taper into the piping, he'd get a higher volume of air. Had the same problem on some of my home heating ductwork, they fixed it when we got a new furnace.
Upstaged75 1 year ago
There's actually a product like this (but not so redneck) where you can direct air to the back seat where your baby/kid is sitting. Some cars have vents in the back but a lot of them (including mine) don't and it can get pretty hot back there until the air con cools the whole car.
For some services, you’ll need to call in the professionals. Do not attempt to figure things out as you go along, or you could find yourself featured on a list just like this one. Nothing lasts forever, and at some point, certain parts on your vehicle will need replacing. By a professional. These include things like spark plugs, oil filters, fuel filters, PCV valves, belts and hoses. While some of the major services can cost a pretty penny, it’ll cost you way more if your car packs up altogether due to cutting costs.
#13
"There, I fixed the radio"
Will Cable 1 year ago
For when you want a CB radio but don't want to damage the vehicle dashboard.
Laurie Ostergaard-Overbey 1 year ago
OMG DONT LET MY SON SEE THIS!!! (promptly sends picture to son)......
Lesbitarian Lady 1 year ago
Duct tape of the pressed Styrofoam family, yes it's actually called duct tape
#14
"Is this even legal"
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
Towing the car is legal. Not sure about the single axle trailer though. I'm assuming that's what the poster was questioning.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
The car? The way it is "secured"? The trailer size/rating? The hitch? The Break lights? The trailer License plate? The way the ladder is strapped?
Verena 1 year ago
Yes, and we living in a touristy region, approve. People forget that our parking spaces in front of supermarkets, attractions, in our small towns and at the beach are not made for these battleships, flooding the area during holidays. For many tourists cycling is too far, too tiresome, too complicatey, too... . So in order to keep the white box invasion limited to camping sites, it is good if people think ahead. Actually, those who don't, have a double problem: Random overnight parking outside of official campsites is heavily fined.
der sebbl 1 year ago
Pretty sure this case would be a "No" looking at the trailer. If a proper trailer would be used I see no problem
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Yes, as long as the brake lights are functional and the trailer is rated for that amount of weight.
#15
"This guy has it figured out"
Damned_Cat 1 year ago
The man was annoying his wife, and she said, "Can't you go outside and find something to do?"
Brian Droste 1 year ago
You can mow and grill at the same time. By the time you get done mowing you can relax and have something to eat.
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
I'm not even entirely sure what I'm looking at here. Is it a functioning lawnmower, or has it been turned into some sort of grill exhaust system?
Sand Ers 1 year ago
Neither. It’s a lawnmower converted onto a sturdier cart for the grill.
Load More Replies... Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
they probably do have it figured out... although I am uncertain what, exactly.?
The last thing you need is for your brakes to fail in an emergency. So get them checked regularly. And if you notice anything unusual when braking, take your car in just to be safe. You may or may not be aware that a car has various fluids that keep it going smoothly. It’s not just a matter of fuel and oil.
You should aim to check the engine oil, coolant, power steering fluid and windshield washer fluid levels at least every month. You’ll also want to have your brake fluid checked every few months.
#17
"Basketball taillight"
CC McSniggles 1 year ago
How do i get to practice without the ball rolling around my trunk? I know
#18
Nikole 1 year ago
Freaking morons who don’t want to pay for delivery… But that cart seems to be from Home Depot and they have free delivery, so this is just some dude trying to feel powerful.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
Or in a big hurry. Home Depot will rent you a truck cheap too.
Load More Replies... JustABored1 1 year ago
Those carts don't roll straight when you push them! Surprised they even made it out of the parking lot!?
Bill Swallow 1 year ago
... and the view from the passenger side window shows the Home Depot clerks in hot pursuit.
Glen Ellyn 1 year ago
The guy standing in the back of the van doesn't look any safer than that patio door. 😬 Is he supposed to stop the skiff from hitting the van when the driver has to brake?? Oi.
painttheyellowsubgreen 1 year ago
I thought that was a rug standing end up to prop open the door! It being a person makes this so much worse.
Load More Replies... Brian Droste 1 year ago
Hope he takes the cart back from where he got it. Looks like from Home Depot.
Don’t be like this person. Tire tread is important. As Bankrate notes, “low tread on your tires puts you at risk of losing control of your vehicle, particularly when you’re driving in the rain, sleet or snow.” You don’t have to take your car to a professional to have this checked. You can buy a gadget that treads the depth, or you can use a penny.
“If you choose the latter, insert the penny upside down into the tread with Abraham Lincoln’s face looking outward,” reads the Bankrate site. “If Lincoln’s head is fully visible, you probably need new tires. Take the car to a tire dealer to confirm.” And if you are advised to get new tires, it goes without saying that you should take the advice.
#19
"That should work"
Nikole 1 year ago
Yeah, they’re going to potentially kill someone. Why are they proud of this??
Mary Peace 1 year ago
Are they proud? Maybe someone else took the picture and posted it.
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#20
"Turning radius of a battleship"
Littlemiss 1 year ago
And New Zealand too. There's multiple road closures amongst the state highways because Charles is visiting and they magically decided to fix the roads up.
Load More Replies... Bill Swallow 1 year ago
Another devotee of Red Green's "Handyman Corner". Red once put big tractor wheels all the way around a Honda Civic and drove it on Possum Lake.
martin734 1 year ago
Meh, already been done in the 1960's when the roadless traction company built and sold a number of Land Rovers with tractor running gear. tumblr_56a...93c7b4.jpg 
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
huh. I doubt the little feller would have the torque required to turn those mamas.
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
Just need a little practice on your 700 point turns
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"When you lose your power steering"
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
Ahoy, mateys! Make sail for the Taco Bell on the starboard side!
On the topic of tires… Don’t forget to check your tire pressure. It affects vehicle safety and fuel fuel efficiency. Newer vehicles will alert you on the dashboard if your tire pressure is low. But if you have an older model, you can either buy a tire-pressure gauge or you can go to the gas station.
Most cars have a sticker on the inside of the driver’s door that’ll tell you exactly how much tire pressure your car needs. And remember, this changes depending on how loaded (with passengers or luggage) your car is.
#22
"Why ..?"
Sand Ers 1 year ago
I wonder how many people got told “stop asking questions, just do as you’re told” leading up to this.
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Diolla 1 year ago
For those who do not go to Snopes: "In sum, it was true that the photos showed a real and steep driveway that could potentially be described as a contractor mistake. However, by 2004, the driveway was redone after the sidewalk was moved closer to the street."
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SirWriteALot 1 year ago
You may be able to get up the bottom edge but at the top you'll need monster truck clearance
Glen Ellyn 1 year ago
It's in Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA. It's far enough south that I doubt it gets any snow, so there's that.
Load More Replies... Binny Tutera 1 year ago
When we were looking for a new house, came across a driveway like this. The realtor parked on the driveway and, when she left, it took off her front bumper!
mooshoflove 1 year ago
There are tons of steep driveways like this on FL.. can only imagine it has something to do with flooding?
Matt Richardson 1 year ago
.. I am having nightmares thinking about these driveways in the winter. On the other hand, my inner child is going WHEEEEEEE! at the possibilities.
#23
"Safety first"
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
Picturing James Woods coming around the corner saying "ooh, piece of candy"
Will Cable 1 year ago
They can increase the height by just s******g more bricks by working under the car.
#24
"Saw this on the lake yesterday"
Rahul Pawa 1 year ago
There's probably also the billionaire version of this that is a truck that can turn into a boat or vice versa at the push of a button.
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Sand Ers 1 year ago
They’re definitely daredevils, but they aren’t in the mountains.
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If you hear, smell or see something weird, you probably want to have it investigated by a qualified professional. Anything out of the ordinary should be a red flag. And while it might be tempting to ignore the signs because you’d rather save money, you've been warned: Doing so could end up costing you thousands more when you one day get completely stuck on the side of the road. And have no choice but to call a mechanic. The same goes for when your car is crying out for help. Any alert on the dashboard warrants a car doctor. Not an easy fix at home.
Have you ever had a vehicle that still gives you nightmares to this day? Or have you been duped by a clown masquerading as a mechanic? Perhaps you thought you could do a quick home fix, only to end up regretting it later? We want to hear all about it! Be sure to let us know in the comments.
#26
"Hillbilly brilliance"
Justin Tyme 1 year ago (edited)
It works. One time I did a temporary fix like this with locking pliers.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
This rig is one good bump away from the ziptie sliding up the handles and the jaws letting go.
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Bill Swallow 1 year ago
As the saying goes, "It ain't got no two pair of pants, but it'll get ya home." (Bugs Bunny)
keyboardtek 1 year ago
I would use channel locks in an emergency, but this would not have enough grip.
Andy Frobig 1 year ago
I feel like the zip tie might still have a little too much stretch, but at least it's on the negative
#27
Mary Morris 1 year ago
Hey, our Hisense has been great. We bought it as a temporary solution; that was years ago.
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ILoveMySon 1 year ago
I bought a bbq grill around Christmas one year. It wouldn't fit in my car! I went home and got my summer convertible. It was a cold drive home.🤣
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TribbleThinking 1 year ago
Looks like they've got something crammed in the boot too, as it isn't quite properly closed.
Linda Robinett 1 year ago
most places deliver for a small fee. Worth paying for a van to deliver it
#28
"Still leaking"
Justin Tyme 1 year ago
I will quote from the movie City of Ember (2008). Elderly plumber talking to teen apprentice plumber: “We've been patchin' so long, we have more patches than pipe.”
Nihil Supernum 1 year ago
Fun movie, good books. Shame they didn't attempt the sequels, but it does stand up fine on its own.
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WindySwede 1 year ago (edited)
Sounds like my last "handyman" who was here. "I have done this [way] before!" 💸🤦♂️
Cathy Carey 1 year ago
Is that right off of the water shut off valve? So if it goes out quite a few people will be without water? You would think they would take better care of it. they could have all of the pieces they needed for a replacement in, probably, 2 - 3 weeks and have it fixed within 4 hours.
Learner Panda 1 year ago
There's so many jubilee clips on there, it would have been cheaper and more efficient to buy new pipe.
Tim Douglass 1 year ago
Gotta be on a farm! There's more money invested in hose clamps than an actual repair would cost.
JustABored1 1 year ago
Spent so much time and money patching it repeatedly, that it would have been cheaper to fix it in the first place! 🤦🏼♂️
#29
"When you've got more time than money"
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
how did they weld that clusterfuck and not start a magnesium fire? Got real lucky with that stem valve. Are those LOCK-NUTS?
M O'Connell 1 year ago
Because it's a steel wheel. And no, those are completely normal wheel lugs.
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This will be horrible to drive, there is no way that is correctly balanced and perfectly centred.
Mike Beck 1 year ago
No reason to believe it's not balanced. I could balance a square wheel. With a jig, it might even be close to centered. I wouldn't ride on it (don't know their skill) but it's perfectly possible it's truer than a lot of them out there.
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"Prop guard"
Mike F 1 year ago
Again, it's not stupid if it works. That would keep the weeds from fouling up the prop.
Ace 1 year ago
Would also make it impossible to reverse out if it gets stuck in mud though...
Load More Replies... Miss Mali 1 year ago
I mY be wrong but shouldn't it actually be turned the other way for weeds??
Ta2dWhtTrsh 1 year ago
You don't want it grabbing and picking up anything, just brushing it out of the way of the prop 😉
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#31
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
Hopefully poster has a cooler full of ice prepared and has already dialed 9-1 on their phone.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
I was kinda with them for a moment until I realized that nothing but gravity is securing that saw.
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Matt Richardson 1 year ago
I don't know why he thought he saw a table, cuz it's not I table I saw.
#32
Matt Richardson 1 year ago
I didn't think you were supposed to throw a monkey wrench into the works though?
painttheyellowsubgreen 1 year ago
I actually love this. So much cooler than an 8 ball was my first thought.
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#33
"Not so squinty, but if it works I can't hate"
Bill Swallow 1 year ago (edited)
Remember back when 'pickup trucks' actually had, you know, 'cargo beds'? (Instead of being oversized sedans with trunks open to the elements.)
David Houde 1 year ago
Not this truck, but here is a similar one from a couple of years ago! https://www.thedrive.com/news/broken-ram-3500-dually-shows-a-camper-can-still-overload-a-big-truck
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
Ya need some wheelie bars out back there... That's just a ticket waiting for a trouper to write it.
#34
Mike Beck 1 year ago
I dunno. Sketchy as it may seem, the only definite issue I see is the lack of reflectors on the back of that shelf.
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#35
"Hidden talent mechanic"
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
got a lot of trust in hose clamps. Yeah, three ought to do it. Three just to be SAFE.
Shine Chisholm (they/ them) 1 year ago
I wonder if the spring is too rusted in place to take out. I could see the fix being much more extensive (and expensive)
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#36
Glix Drap 1 year ago
Doesn't look like the unit on the top is tied down particularly well. Also, what is the vehicle's towing capacity?
Geoffrey Scott 1 year ago
I would guess an F-250 with diesel, so short of a semi trailer, it should do it. Also, binder chains off the counterweight/motor will hold.
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Kraneia The Dancing Dryad 1 year ago
Got a friend who used to do construction, says it's perfectly legal as long as everything is tied down securely 👍
#37
"Anybody done this before? Is 18" A enough to slide in new headers and work underneath?"
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
once he hits to top of the ramp, those cinder blocks are gonna topple. But, sure, 18" ought to do it.
#38
"Just when you think you’ve seen it all"
Mike F 1 year ago
The OEM part probably cost in excess of $100 so I can certainly understand using PVC to cobble one together.
michael Chock 1 year ago
It's just air intake. The PVC is going to be better plastic than the original anyway.
Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
That ought to work just fine! Nice job! Just as long as there is no real heat....
Heras buddy 1 year ago
Don't think it will last long with the temparature of the water. One of those joints is going to fail.
martin734 1 year ago
It is an air intake, not exposed to high temps. The original intake was also probably either PVC or ABS plastic.
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"DEEP in the trenches"
howdylee 1 year ago
Nah that's the dash of a 2000ish Ford Ranger. So Clinton/Bush2
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Keller Worthen 1 year ago
My family did this because our alternator was acting up and couldn't handle the radio
Christopher Crockett 1 year ago
That Bluetooth speaker probably sounds better than what's left of the stock system. Oh, and fix the cigarette lighter, Elwood.
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Ąåřţđęşịɠŋȿ 1 year ago
So, by the color of the tank, that is probably Argon, which is an inert gas. Non-flammable... But still, just why the fuuck are they transporting it like that?!
Bisha Moten 1 year ago
Because they can't be transported laying on their side due to ICC and OSHA safety regulations. Doing so can get you some SERIOUS fines. If you look closely, it's in a special built cradle that's attached to the trailer hitch pocket for the truck.
Load More Replies... CC McSniggles 1 year ago
I take back everything I've said about the school systems in the south. Clearly, it's working.
#41
"Why on Gods green earth would someone do this"
Elladine DesIsles 1 year ago
My kid would totally do this. He's obsessed with emergency vehicles and anything related to sirens and lighting. I'm currently trying to learn to wire a vintage tow truck light bar that we bought so it can be mounted on his wall. He also has a vintage siren box, but let's just say I'm a lot less motivated to get that working! He's 13, though. Hopefully he'll have a bit more sense than the driver above by the time he's old enough to actually drive.
Ace 1 year ago
It's like the (pron) Rule 34 of car mods - if it exists there is a car modification of it.
Sand Ers 1 year ago
Bizarrely, you can say “porn” here, but you can’t say “páwn”.
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M O'Connell 1 year ago
Isn't it kind of the opposite? They've added clearance lights so they fit in with the truck bros (which are only required for vehicles over 80" wide).
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"Make the call folks"
nottheactualphoto 1 year ago
Since I can't reply to Sand Ers... Camero is the masculine form of Camera. I'm pretty sure.
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Hile Troy 1 year ago
I did, but it was number 7 or 8. Then I wondered if it had enough bounce to saw through the knot next to it.
Load More Replies... Andy Frobig 1 year ago
On the plus side, with all that and no helmet, he might not be a danger to others for long
Matt Du 1 year ago
Twenty or so years ago a motorbike rider used bungee's to tie a metal car part(I think it was a starter motor) behind him. He opened it up on the long open single lane road between our valley and the next. Arriving home no part. Retraced his steps to the now cordoned off road, where the metal part had come loose, bounced up off the road and through the windscreen of the vehicle behind him at the time, instantly killing the driver.
Glen Ellyn 1 year ago
Good for you for pointing this out. This is a major concern that this kind of person does not even THINK about: what could happen to those around them. We see plenty of unsecured or poorly secured loads. Anytime I see something even a little bit iffy when I'm on the roads, I immediately find another place to be.
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#44
"Saw this in Florida..Look at the tailpipes''
Sand Ers 1 year ago
If the water gets high enough to flood the tailpipe, they’ve got bigger issues to worry about.
Load More Replies... brandyy17 1 year ago
ya pretty sure it wont b much help. 10 miles away from my parents house in florida a guy ended up with a bus length dumpster on his roof.
Heras buddy 1 year ago
Keeps water from getting in the exhaust if flooding occurs. Probably didn't think about the air intake port though. A lot of newer cars have them down low on the bummper.
Matt Richardson 1 year ago
Not even being snarky, once I saw it was Florida, this actually made a lot of sense. The only question is, did it work? At this point though, you'd think there would be something like a turtle shell for cars that would be provide some sort of protection.
#45
"Gasped when I opened the hood"
#46
#47
"Thermodynamics"
Tarik Dursun Zorgulen 1 year ago
I think they have just "replaced" their alternator the easy way around
Bisha Moten 1 year ago
Not the first time I've seen this photo. It's not what you think. So, the photo first appeared on reddit five years ago. It was noted that the car is a manufacturer test mule. They're using a mechanical device to measure distance traveled or other metrics without relying on the car's own measurements. For example, they might do this to confirm new software or sensors are functioning correctly. Or, an external entity might be attempting to confirm mileage ratings in the real world.
DC 1 year ago
Boring reality ... we're far more pleased by assuming they're idiots trying to harvest energy.
Load More Replies... Richard Smith 1 year ago
What? That's how Chevy's keep their exhaust charged. Pretty standard.
Stephen Yabut 1 year ago
Using forward motion to run an electrical generator
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"I like a clean work area while I drill holes"
Nadine Debard 1 year ago
I had a very vivid picture of what's following, even if I believe this one is staged
Taibhse Sealgair 1 year ago
Brings back an interesting story. Back during the SR-71 production days, there were certain parts that had to have a special coating due to the high temps they experienced. Even a scratch, and the part was worthless. Major challenge for the production line folks and they lost a lot of parts during manual tool work due to filings, little bits, etc scratching them. One guy had an idea: he bought some astroturf and tried doing all his work on it. All the little bits fell down into the astroturf and parts loss fell to near zero. Guy was given a _major_ award for that.
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Data1001 1 year ago
Having had some (limited) experience with fiberglass patching, when I got my first car, it had some pretty good-sized areas of rust, so I covered them up with fiberglass, and while it definitely covered the rust spots, the patching material sort of drooped while it was curing, and made my car look like it had a tumor. I remember bringing it into the car wash some weeks later, and hearing every employee laughing their butts off when they saw it.
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
The first 5 or 6 were actually pretty clever, but it went downhill rapidly after that.
Data1001 1 year ago
Having had some (limited) experience with fiberglass patching, when I got my first car, it had some pretty good-sized areas of rust, so I covered them up with fiberglass, and while it definitely covered the rust spots, the patching material sort of drooped while it was curing, and made my car look like it had a tumor. I remember bringing it into the car wash some weeks later, and hearing every employee laughing their butts off when they saw it.
The Phantom Stranger 1 year ago
The first 5 or 6 were actually pretty clever, but it went downhill rapidly after that.
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