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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 02:21 AM
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I do not know if I will ever get around to making them, but I will pass the idea on to you guys.

I have always wanted to turn my old valve covers into picture lamps. Similar to how a museum has for there costly paintings except mine would be just for posters.

The other fixture would be to make a desk lamp out of a valve cover for the executive type that has a car themed office.
Those are great ideas. One of these days, when I have the time, I may build something like that.

I've seen lamps made out of old funnels and cabinet or pull handles made out of old wrenches.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 09:55 AM
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Wow Ilya,
I think you got us beat!!

Impressive array of stuff
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 09:34 PM
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Ok. Here it goes.


















I also have to find room for these in the garage.







Do I win anything???
Now, that's a collection. How long have you been collecting?
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by first today
I do not know if I will ever get around to making them, but I will pass the idea on to you guys.

I have always wanted to turn my old valve covers into picture lamps. Similar to how a museum has for there costly paintings except mine would be just for posters.

The other fixture would be to make a desk lamp out of a valve cover for the executive type that has a car themed office.
I like that idea. I have some valve covers that would work out well.
 
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Old Sep 15, 2013 | 10:14 PM
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Now, that's a collection. How long have you been collecting?
About 8 years.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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You gotta love things attached to the ceiling! That's where I will have to go next. Jag



 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 07:05 PM
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Yup, walls fill up fast....
 
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Old Sep 18, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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You gotta love things attached to the ceiling! That's where I will have to go next. Jag



I LOVE your choice of cars! Great collection!
 
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Old Sep 19, 2013 | 12:44 PM
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Thanks, the wife gets the house, I get the garage. Even the Betty Boop over the soda machine. Jag
 
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Old Sep 21, 2013 | 03:16 PM
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i made a new addition today, maybe more toolbox art than garage art, but i think it fits



it didnt come out perfect, but im happy with it
 
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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 12:56 PM
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Almost garage art

Can you imagine a better way of sleeping?

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Old Sep 27, 2013 | 03:44 PM
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i made a new addition today, maybe more toolbox art than garage art, but i think it fits



it didnt come out perfect, but im happy with it
Nice find! Did you buy that off Crazy Cooter?
 
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Old Sep 29, 2013 | 08:30 AM
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Hotel Art...

Car-themed bedrooms in German Hotel - Thrillist Nation
 
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