I hope a thread like this hasn't been started before. If so, my bad.

I would like to start a thread about solving problems or doing projects with items not normally used for that purpose. They can be used due to not having a machine shop, not being able to find the item, or possibly due to the high cost. Since we hotrodders are a very innovative bunch, I'm sure y'all have some ideas you could pass along that's "outside the box".

I will start this with my two ideas.

1. Window crank base (picture 1&2) - Found at any hardware store under faucet parts-escutcheons & flanges. All different center hole diameters. Nice chrome ones were $1.76ea.

2. Simple nerf bars (picture 3&4) - Find an old aluminum lawn chair, measure and cut with the bend in place. Use metal chair leg slider caps for the ends. A couple of clamps and self tapping screws, polish and done.

Along these lines, please share any of the neat ideas you may have.

Thanks,
Milner

ps. Don't tell anyone my hotrod has polished aluminum lawn chair nerf bars.... (of course I could always tell them it saves weight, lol).

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