Scrap Yard Artist from Columbia, MO

[safetymachine]

Hey gang! Just saying hello, and that the Garage Journal is a great site. I really enjoy reading the posts and the journal. I'm doing a thing I call "scrap yard art" in which I use junkyard parts and repurpose them into art. Check out my current Etsy page, https://www.etsy.com/listing/156402488/hot-rod-engine-wall-art-1964-chevy-v-8. I'll gather, clean and paint the parts. Then I'll fabricate the framework and assemble the engine! Thanks for reading and thanks for looking! Contact me if questions! I can send additional information and photos! Mark

 

[HOTFR8]

Welcome to the GJ.

 

[Glenn M.]

Welcome to the GJ from VA!

 

[safetymachine]

Thanks gang!
Did either of you by chance check out the engine wall art in the link that I attached? Just wondering what you think? If it's a good idea, I'll keep making them -
Any thoughts?
Thanks! Mark

 

[eborcim]

Mark, do you by chance have any lightweight (racing) flexplates that have not been quartered up? Missing teeth are okay.

The art looks cool btw.

 

[Chaz]

Nice Stuff!

 

[safetymachine]

Thanks for the compliments! Well, the flex plates I pull are all from the junk yard. Some are in good shape, others are in pretty bad shape. I just like them for the industrial / gear head look -
I haven't used any lightweight racing plates yet - have been getting them from the yard so far...
I have some cool saw blade brackets that I'm working on next, might get them welded up tonight hopefully!
Thanks everyone!
Mark