sparkolators

another name for SPARK PLUGS , Derek from Vice Grip Garage has awesome names for various car parts, that make more sense than the originals

it's time to remove the sparkolators and check if it's running rich or lean. i didn't buy any because they weren't on sale

by fartiscrubs April 14, 2021

permanent temporary

a temporary measure which should last forever

i love how you've made that permanent temporary repair last over 10yrs, when will you fix it properly? when it breaks ....maybe

by fartiscrubs October 09, 2018

Junkaneering

someone who makes things out of junk

mate, that bike you built out of a pile of garbage is an excellent example of Junkaneering. its so good you could use it every day if it wasn't so crappy looking.

by fartiscrubs June 12, 2018

crapyard

a back yard filled with crap. broken down cars or other unfinished projects, usually has grass knee high with lost wheels and other hidden junk to trip you on.

where's your mower mate? it's lost in the Crapyard somewhere.. it ran out of fuel half way in and by the time i got around to getting more fuel i couldn't find it again. i looked under the 3 cars and empty drums but only found 2 snakes and a wombat.

by fartiscrubs December 09, 2018

unfinished project

usually a car that was pulled apart to restore, all good intentions without either the skill, motivation, money or time to finish.

usually bought in reasonable condition and then sold as a parts lot with no chance of being finished.

Hey Bob, i'm buying an unfinished project.. it was your old daily driver.. now in 1000 pieces and totally stuffed.

Bob replies, that kid said he was going to restore it, then i heard he cut the floor for air bags and an LS conversion

by fartiscrubs December 12, 2018

twistability

using wire instead of a zip tie or cable tie where strength is needed.

I'm going to use fencing wire to tie the mudguard on the Holey Goat, It's twistability makes it more suitable than a zip tie in this application. the more you twist it, the tighter it gets (just before it snaps)

by fartiscrubs February 07, 2022

drillium

add lightness by drilling lots of holes in a part usually on a bike or car. (weight reduction)

with all that drillium, I'm surprised it's not blowing away in the wind.

by fartiscrubs August 18, 2021