Redneck Repairs

Discussion in 'Automotive' started by Ytrewq, Aug 26, 2018.

  1. Ytrewq

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    Post pictures (or videos) of cars, trucks, bikes and any other vehicles repaired in a low-quality DIY way. Preferably pictures you made or found in online ads yourself. Avoid googling "redneck repairs" and mass uploading the results. Ok, let me start:
    Backlight broke? Why waste money on a new one - a polycarbonate shield from the neighbour's new greenhouse will do just fine! I wonder what will he use to close the resulting hole - most likely not an Audi backlight.
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    Proof that headlights from Lada 2106 suit any design:
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  2. Spede3

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    Found by googling tuck tape.
     
  3. rottenfitzy

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    LADA headlights? Go straight to torch, save 30 quid.
     

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  4. General S'mores

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    When you want a new bumper, but want to save a lot of your money.


    Just grab a random log and place it on the damaged space, and you got yourself a poor man's bumper job!
     
  5. PriusRepellent

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    Personally if I were a cop, I'd be inclined to pay more attention to that vehicle's inspection and registration status, and possibly pull it over. Definitely could argue that it looks unsafe enough for a cop to want to investigate a bit.
     
  6. Youngtimer

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    How to repair broken headlight glass.
     
  7. PriusRepellent

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    Not going to lie... this looks like something I'd do in a pinch.

     
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  8. General S'mores

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    When you're on a "less than $1000" budget and you have to fix the brake light switch.
     
  9. Mr.Blueboy

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    "totally legal" not.
     
  10. Ytrewq

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    That's a lot of fine examples, but have you ever wondered how are such repairs done? Well, that's how:
     
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  11. nosraenyr kcirtap kcin

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  12. Ytrewq

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    Fashion you can buy, but style you possess.
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    why do 4 out of 5 cars I have posted here happen to be Audis
     
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  13. rottenfitzy

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    Because they are always broken, and their owners get tired of the car’s bs.
     
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  14. MrAnnoyingDude

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    Woodscrewed widebody.
     
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  15. MrAnnoyingDude

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    Remember: if your car can't stand on its own, use tow rope.
     
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