interesting photos from Rods and Sods

the wagon wheels sorta throw me... there aren't any indications of an engine, or horse hookups, so is this mechaincal? Or just gravity drive?

Cool signature gimmick, the Moon Eyes

Lions and bears pulling this cart.. .. makes me wonder how those sheep are dealing with the team mates on the pull

best christmas tree ever?

innovative tool use by clamping the wrench to the work bench, it frees the mechanics hands, and doesn't require using the vise

Definite advantage to being able to reach all your engine compartment, and if you've got a tall truck, you might want to consider this, the Elevator

See where his feet are? That's step one, then look at his right hand, that's the lever

It hooks in place, and you are then hovering over the engine bay, able to work without straining your knees backward, or your lower back

I saw the demo guys in action, and sorry that the still photos don't really convey the ease of motion it takes to get comfortable horizontally in place over what would be your vehicle, but it was simple and just two steps to not hurting yourself while spending hours working over your engine.

Their website: www.nomadmfg.com

the ‘Elevator’ has a definite benefit in all automotive repair shops, most certainly in shops that service light duty trucks, SUV’s, 4x4’s, etc. This specialty tool was designed by industry professionals, for use by tradesmen and hobbyists alike. We hope that you too will see the benefits of the ‘Elevator’ in your organization also.

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Free PRoTO tool set by getting subscriptions to Hot Rod magazine, 1967

That tool box might look familiar, I just found one and posted a photo of it: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/11/professional-tools-which-were-plvmb.html

Interesting stuff from Flailings.blogspot.com

For a variety of cool stuff: http://flailings.blogspot.com/

A bit of this and that from here and there, can't recall where I found all of them

Robert Williams (kulture artist) had one impressive collection of German WW1 helmets Via: MC Art

Lettered in the Von Dutch style of obvious humor... love it! From Mr Jalopy

1908 Indian Torpedo Tank Racer

This image was on Pixdaus, but i don't recognize the car maker. What struck me as worthy of posting was the winch, bolted on front bumper and rope... why?

I love this funky can and bottle opener

1947 Salibury from MC Art

1965 Austin Mini Wildgoose

Dear Santa, I know where you can find my xmas presents

Here are close ups, the full image is last, and even bigger after the link

Via http://www.shorpy.com/node/4068?size=_original

Isn't this the coolest rolling toolbox / racetrack seating you'll ever want?

Just check out those screens! The top of the counter is for laptops etc... the seat has a flip up back rest

And best of all... it raises up on a scissor lift!

For other cool rolling toolboxes at the track: http://justacarguy.blogspot.com/2009/10/tool-boxes-among-trailers-in-paddock-at.html

but the most amazing tool box you'll ever see: https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQxUrNJDdVkCMvNCfzp_npcmbb5FbPTss_L5oUvZVm94JBDvBoSx8STCkwxoLEp_0YqAbtarhmSOcXExlgq2d3EI5Yfi1Td_5g79Jz1lOkoEhbmXBqxHW0cDy0DhiD3XpqbPd4T2mE_6XI/s1600-h/Studley_1280x1024.jpg from 100 years ago when a piano master crafter decided to put all his tools in a custom toolbox that he made from spare bits of piano materials like ivory, ebony, rosewood, mahogany and mother of pearl - refining it over the course of a 30-year career. It was in the Smithsonian for a while

Cool stuff that caught my attention at SEMA

If you aren't familiar, this is a Rolling Bones custom. They are well known by name for making fantastic customs

I've been hoping to photograph this Barris emblem for a couple years

One of the cooloest displayed vehicles, because it shows purpose captured, and brought into the diplay. Not the inferred power of the engine, or stopping ability of the brakes, but the mud that this takes on when playing outdoors in rough sloppy conditions.. awesome! My Compliments!

Love Moon eyes and pinstriping, had to share these

The pink and blue were great for photos

The lack of chrome, and the great contrasting colors nailed a terrific look here.

Best engine grill I've seen yet

Just put the skis on for snow, the tires for sand.

Great tool boxes!

Notice the flip up and flip down socket tray... awesome!

Pink Taco, a company that is using the free publicity of the phrase to grab attention. They couldn't get the naming rights to their local sports arena though.

Nice! I've posted a couple photos before about the radial engine chopper, but none I've taken.. so I had to get up close and admire this in person

Sorry about the lousy lighting and terrible colors.

I'd like to have seen this creation with 4 wheels, but I guess this gets those Dyna Pack boxes in front of people, even if no one was asking why they were there

ARP display booth, and they are putting about 60-80 pounds of boost to this mini engine, that's how strong the head bolts are!

Cool!

Great product, wish I could do this to the garage walls!

Damn good idea

Above: Gorilla Lug Nuts display area

I'd love this if I were 4 or 5

Above: the phrase "runs like a raped ape" immediately came to mind

Love the grill and connected headlights

The Parnelli Jones, Bud Moore Boss 302

Above: Beautiful airbrushing

A tire standing dragster will stop all passers by.

Above: Useless and stupidly glam stuff to stick on the hoods of trucks and cars is becoming ghetto fabulous all over souther california, don't do it... just let this fad die already.

Battery powered freezers and fridges, and why couldn't a big solar array and battery bank power one of these for a hunting cabin off the electric grid?

Stunning truck, but lousy lighting that couldn't have been worse for taking photos in a dim area of the convention hall.

All very coppery

The DNA chain effect of the stand caught my attention, very well thought out.

Above: Has anyone figured out that no one is going to 4x4 into the great wilderness and then play the video games when they could have stayed home and enjoyed the livingroom they've lavishly furnished with high end video and audio? If they can waste the money on this vehicle, they've already blown 10-30 thou on the home theater and video games.

Two inch lift kit available for the Smart Car

The airbrushed cooler caught my attention, and then the black and white spare tire rim kept it

How much traction is a lightweight snowmobile going to have? The snow that gets pushed in front of a plow can get heavy enough to make the vehicle use traction.. that's why most all plow trucks are 4 wheel drive or dualies.

This tire design isn't entirely new, I've posted many photos of Model T's from the 1910's and 1920's with similar cross drilled solid rubber tires, these are certainly more advanced and softer, but will they corner at least as good as the lousy old bias ply tires of the 60's? Can they compare with a normal radial?

Above: What an unusual interior look, monochrome and hard floor... I don't think I've ever seen a finished plastic/fiberglass floor in a vehicle before

All these people were waiting to get an autograph from whoever drives the car int he center of the photo below.