New Use for a Motor
By Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382104)
Rockingham, Australia
February 5, 2017 11:04pm CST
PLETHOS (@Plethos) put up a photo today of an old rusting vehicle. You can find it here: http://www.mylot.com/post/3029760/personal-challenge-photography-day-5.
I was reminded of a similar vehicle that we saw while looking at wildflowers last September. This is situated at the small settlement of Canna in Western Australia. Someone has gone to the trouble to plant some succulents in the engine area. Note the old fashioned sun-visor too.
I wonder what the history is behind this vehicle. It would once have been somebody's pride and joy. At least it still has a use of sorts.
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@Jessicalynnt (50523)
• Centralia, Missouri
6 Feb 17
pretty but makes me sad and wanna fix it, granted that much rust prob not fixable anyways
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 17
Wheelbarrows are popular over here too - and also old pushbikes are painted up and the their carry basket filled with flowers. And have you seen wellington boots used as planters? Washing machine drums made great horse-feeders too.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 17
If it's difficult to shift or nowhere to take it, this makes such a difference to the look of it. It's no longer just a heap of scrap.
@allknowing (153530)
• India
6 Feb 17
They must have filled the bonnet with soil. Wonder what the fate will be of that vehicle in course of time. 
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 17
It certainly makes you look at the vehicle in a new light.
@jillybean1222 (6406)
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6 Feb 17
that's a pretty neat idea for that old vehicle. i like it
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@FayeHazel (40230)
• United States
6 Feb 17
Wow. That's really cool. It reminds me of this : -- sometimes I wonder similar things. What was it's original owner like? What events lead up to it's being used as a planter, or in the case of the truck in the video - a fountain
This guy turned an old truck into a fountain in his backyard. Then, after some landscaping, he turned the area around it into a beautiful garden. Check Out O...
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 17
That is really cool. What a great job they've done.
@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
6 Feb 17
I love it, We always get rid of our old cars and we are paid $300 for old cars that don't run, If the old car is still good we sell it but $300 is pretty good for a junker.
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@PainsOnSlate (21845)
• Canada
7 Feb 17
@JudyEv That is strange that they burn them in the bush and get away with it, all cars have identification.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
7 Feb 17
@PainsOnSlate They might return the number plates then later burn them. Stolen cars are often dumped and burnt.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
7 Feb 17
A restaurant here in our city uses an old van as an attraction at its entrance. A jeepney is likewise displayed at the counter area and the front half of old Volkswagen seats two customers. They also empty drums cut in half fitted with foam as seats at the "al fresco" area.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
8 Feb 17
@sunrisefan That's clever. Just a catchy name can draw people in.
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@sunrisefan (28524)
• Philippines
8 Feb 17
@JudyEv Yes, they attract plenty of customers, Ms. Judy. In fact, if you plan to have lunch there, you have to be there a bit ealier than 11 so you be able to have a table. Same with dinner - the place is always fully-packed. Probably, the ambience of the restaurant is the main factor for people to patronize it as the sea is just across the road from it. Another thing, Filipinos have a way of playing with words to attract customers like a food joint which calls itself "Mang Donald" to rhyme with McDonald's.
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@JudyEv (382104)
• Rockingham, Australia
6 Feb 17
It is a 1958 Holden FE sedan. Haha. That is what my husband says anyway and I'm sure he is right. :)
