Cool Things I Saw Online and Now I Want

[WVU fan]

1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata - 5.7-Liter LS1 V8 Swap, 6-Speed Manual, Extensive Modifications

This 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends March 8 2023.

carsandbids.com

 

[Hulk]

Epiphany Outdoor Gear Pocket Bellows

Home of the Pocket Bellows and other award winning fire starting tools

A Family / Veteran Owned American Small Business

pocketbellows.com

 

[rushthezeppelin]

1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata - 5.7-Liter LS1 V8 Swap, 6-Speed Manual, Extensive Modifications

This 1995 Mazda MX-5 Miata is for sale on Cars & Bids! Auction ends March 8 2023.

carsandbids.com

Guess I didn't pay attention to the subtitle on this one. Started browsing through the pictures and almost fell out of my seat when I saw the LS1. That is a sweet ride for sure.

 

[WVU fan]

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/porsche-917-style-slot-car-track/

WOW!

 

[HDavis]

For those who also need a Slee built game lodge.

Game Lodge / Slee & Co Architects

Completed in 2018 in Namibia. Images by Carla Schnetler, Gerard Slee, Johann Slee. “The philosophy behind our design is to incorporate and respect the diverse aspirations and heritages of our clients; to learn from advanced...

www.archdaily.com

 

[MountainGoat]

 

[rushthezeppelin]

This would be a great gag to confuse people as to why my 4runner is slow but is making turbo noises lol https://genssi.com/turbo-blow-off-valve-sound-maker-electronic/

 

[MountainGoat]

For some inexplicable reason I am totally enamored with the vintage Gibson Melody Maker.

 

[Yarn Cruiser]

@MountainGoat I am learning that you want a lot of things.

 

[Doughboy]

I want one of these
TMI VM180 By Zagato aka 3rd gen Toyota MR2

 

[NotyourmomsWife]

I’ll take 2 please lol

GE Profile Ultrafast 2-in-1-washer Dryer Combo

www.geappliances.com

 

[nuclearlemon]

Does my butt look fat in these taillights?

 

[Crash]

Does my butt look fat in these taillights?

Yeah, that rear end looks pretty garish.

 

[MountainGoat]

OLAF

 

[IoN6]

OAF

I feel like this is something that would have been a creation on Top Gear.

 

[Cruisertrash]

I can't find the name right now, but there was a company outside of Denver - maybe Littleton or Parker - that was making vehicles like this in the 60s. They'd find whatever vehicle they could get their hands on for cheap with a wrecked back half, cut the back off, and then build a camper on the back - old Cadillacs, Mercurys, Pontiacs, etc. It was a husband and wife team and they had a business name, but for all intents and purposes these were "homemade" and uniquely built depending on the chassis. They weren't around long and built around 50 of those things. Ring any bells?

 

[DaveInDenver]

This is Dan's photo (it's on Facebook and didn't show up for me).



I have no idea how much of a business it was but there's at least one around that was on the Denver Craigslist around 2013. Knowing how those cars were built, they are as much a 2WD truck as anything. Probably a better truck than they build now. It doesn't look bad at all. If they'd have taken more time to mould in the rear doors it would almost look like it was intended to be a camper.

1971 Chevy Kingswood wagon camper conversion Craigslist

This is a 1971 Chevy Kingswood wagon that has been converted into a camper. It is the only one we have ever seen.

bangshift.com

It was seen in Capitol Hill according to a post on this page.

CC Outtake: 1971 Chevrolet Camper Conversion - Homemade Motorhome - Curbside Classic

CC Reader Tim Finn spotted this in (“Keep It Weird”) Portland the other day, and thought I might like it. Sure do; always had a thing for these passenger car […]

www.curbsideclassic.com

I also happened across this page. Now this isn't as satisfying to me. Different for sure.

https://gmauthority.com/blog/2016/10/this-cadillac-eldorado-camper-conversion-cannot-get-much-cooler/

 

[HDavis]

I can't find the name right now, but there was a company outside of Denver - maybe Littleton or Parker - that was making vehicles like this in the 60s. They'd find whatever vehicle they could get their hands on for cheap with a wrecked back half, cut the back off, and then build a camper on the back - old Cadillacs, Mercurys, Pontiacs, etc. It was a husband and wife team and they had a business name, but for all intents and purposes these were "homemade" and uniquely built depending on the chassis. They weren't around long and built around 50 of those things. Ring any bells?

It was the Great Dale House car. I found out about them as a kid and have been infatuated with the company ever since for some reason.

Great Dale House Car Dedication Site – Dedicated site for Great Dale House Car Lovers

Dedicated site for Great Dale House Car Lovers

greatdalehousecar.com

 

[Cruisertrash]

It was the Great Dale House car. I found out about them as a kid and have been infatuated with the company ever since for some reason.

Great Dale House Car Dedication Site – Dedicated site for Great Dale House Car Lovers

Dedicated site for Great Dale House Car Lovers

greatdalehousecar.com

That's EXACTLY right. Absolutely ridiculous looking stuff. The ingenuity of the Atomic Age filter through a plucky backyard shop outfit in Denver.

 

[rushthezeppelin]