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Re: New uses for old parts

To: tw1@MUW.Edu, OC@46thFoot.com
Subject: Re: New uses for old parts
From: "L G" <boynigel@hotmail.com>
Date: Mon, 04 Feb 2002 01:25:23 +0000
>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)

Brilliant! And a thoughtful gift for that LBC owner who has everything!

Laura G.

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