Great Coffee Table

[fabz]

Anyone ever done or has a cool table like this? Saw this one and it got me thinking maybe i could do that!!



This one is just funny hahaha

[VL Berlina 5speed]

yah thats a good coffee table, i found that pic a while ago
also note its a wine rack too,

[NOT.BT1]

i got an old ford capri v6 block in the shed might give this a try

[VRSS]

seen this done before but it was basically a complete engine up to the rocker covers.
glass was placed on the rocker covers and an air filter was on the glass as the center piece like it was coming through the glass
looked good

[V-ahhh]

not exactly the same as this but a mate has a table made up from a 20inch rim like it has glass over the top looks pretty cool as its a chromie, he used the rims coz they had cracks from a tree jumping out infront of him ill have to take a pic next time im at his house.

[immortality]

sweet, the missus will never let me bring it in the house though

[AttaBoy]

I bet its VERY expensive, especially if that is a new engine block.

[Bax]

Personally I reckon it looks ordinary.

Maybe out in a shed, but I wouldn't have that in my house at all.

A few guys over at Ct were talking about doing it, not sure if they ever did or not.

[TheForgotten]

seen it a while ago, but I still love it. I'd have one in a heartbeat, except for the fqact that kids and glass aren't a good mix

[50LTRv8]

Yeah same here I am sure the kids would find it, but maybe in my pool room mmmm

The other thing is you wouldn't be moving it that often either

50LTRv8

[fabz]

Im searching for a old v8 now from the wreakers. This wil lbe my next project.. after the fridge im painting and the table i have to sand back and polish and the cabinet i have to get the new glass for and etc etc...... but i am looking now so if anyone has a old seized v8 ford or holden in QLD that they dont want let me know. Cheers.

[craigvk]

It would be a prick to move. "Honey, I want to put the coffee table in the other room" "Sure darl, I will just go out the back and get the engine crane"

[fabz]

LMAO i just rang around and i may have a 308 complete motor. I wonder how im going to get it to shine and be heaps clean??? ANy ideas?

[NORTI]

lots of elbow grease?

id hit it with degreaser etc... & a wire brush?

autosol towards the end for polishing

[AirStrike]

lots of elbow grease?

id hit it with degreaser etc... & a wire brush?

autosol towards the end for polishing

Just get it bead blasted for the cheap way, or acid dipped for a better looking finish.

[craigvk]

LMAO i just rang around and i may have a 308 complete motor. I wonder how im going to get it to shine and be heaps clean??? ANy ideas?

You could have it two ways

Do a massive mofo degrease and clean and leave it in a natural looking state or you could get the whole motor chromed at a plating place. I'd hate to know the bill at the end lol.

[fabz]

I think ill be leaning toward acid dipped as it has to look neat in the house. Not wanting so old crappy motor sitting there. My G/F's dad is friends with Victor Bray and i will ask himto ask vic if he has any old blown motors sitting around. Will keep yall up to date but may take a few weeks.

[Jo3_Blo]

Haha, that is cooL!

While it may be good in a guys flat (one of those modern houses that are like all stainless steel and that) it wouldn't look good in a normal house.

Still, that's pretty good, cred to whoever did it.

[AirStrike]

I think ill be leaning toward acid dipped as it has to look neat in the house. Not wanting so old crappy motor sitting there. My G/F's dad is friends with Victor Bray and i will ask himto ask vic if he has any old blown motors sitting around. Will keep yall up to date but may take a few weeks.

Ummmmmm if your using one of VIc's old engines (BAE block and heads) you will end up with a dining table!!!

[fabz]

Get more parts like cams for chair legs and blower with air cleaner for cushions hahahaha nah i dont think the missus will go for it. Will wait and see. !!

[vlv8vic]

wouldnt have one in my house. i agree with the 'redneck' label. i guess it could be an enthusiast thing but it wouldn't work in this place (minimalist lines etc).

[VNexecutive]

id love to have one aslong as it didnt smell and was super clean lol. although it probably wouldnt fit in my bedroom..

[pow3rslave]

painting it up would look cool too.

[craigvk]

I could just see exhaust flanges being used as drink coasters.