What to do with an old transmission casing?

[myredracer]

Repurpose it... Used to be into BMW 2002s in a big way and had stripped many cars for parts. I eventually saw the light (after some words from the boss of me) and got rid of it all except I kept a ****** casing to make into a stool. Have been hanging onto this thing for 15+ years and finally turned it into the rolling stool that I had in mind all along. Still have two vintage cars that I am now (finally) working on and the stool has come in handy already.

Glued together a couple of pieces of cabinet grade plywood and used a roundover bit on the edges. Would have bead blasted it but my cabinet isn't big enough.

 

[GettinJunkDone]

very cool idea. I like seeing things re-purposed like that.

 

[Backyard Imports]

That's perfect. I like that the holes seem to be in perfect spots for the casters.

 

[AG Camaro]

I love it! So much better than throwing it into the junk pile.

I'm currently making a stationary stool using a disc brake rotor for the base, crank shaft for the middle and a fly wheel for the seat. Plan on covering the fly wheel with some padding to keep the cheeks happy!

 

[Dirtydan69]

A couple other interesting ideas

 

[sands35]

Bolt a little shelf on it with the starter bolts. A place to put hardware and tools.

 

[Stuart in MN]

Maybe mount a cup holder on those two bolts for the slave cylinder?

If it were me I think I'd hit it with a can of Krylon 'dull aluminum' spray paint, it looks really close to fresh bare aluminum.

 

[acer66]

very cool idea. I like seeing things re-purposed like that.

 

[77Mini]

Nice idea.

 

[rcktpwrd]

very cool!