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Re: New uses for old parts

To: Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>
Subject: Re: New uses for old parts
From: tw1@MUW.Edu
Date: Sun, 3 Feb 2002 15:59:10 -0600
Quoting Michael Hargreave Mawson <OC@46thFoot.com>:

> Dear All,
> 
> I seem to be building up quite a selection of worn-out or otherwise 
> unusable parts as I gradually replace them with functional ones.   The 
> latest addition to the scrap heap is a speedometer (accurate to within 
> +/-15 mph, odometer drive gears stripped).   Given that there are 
> thousands of second-hand speedos out there that do work, there seems 
> little point in getting it refurbished, yet the dial is quite 
> attractive, and it is highly evocative of the car.
> 
I think you should pour in a little glitter and fill it up with mineral oil. 
Seal all the openings with hot glue and create a snow globe that will be the 
envy of all your friends! (sorry, that's the elementary school teacher in me 
talking)

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