We know what you're thinking. Please no, not the new Multipla! Fear not. We would never do that to you. As there have been a few questions about the contraptions on the header image, we dug through the Clunkbucket photo archives to solve the mystery. The tank on the left remains mysterious. It is some sort of movie car, based possibly on a Chrysler or Ford chassis judging from … [Read more...]
Tool of the Week
Let us be be the first to admit that the Clunkbucket garagelet is currently in disarray. In an effort to tidy things up and deliver a reasonably steady supply of semi-useful and entertaining content, we are proud to present the very first Clunkbucket Tool of the Week! This five-pound short handle sledge hammer was an early addition to the Clunkbucket arsenal of tools, and has … [Read more...]
Check Your Oil
Early horseless carriages had no oil containment system whatsoever. These contraptions deposited used oil directly onto the ground as drivers twirled handlebar mustaches. Modern automobiles boast completely self-contained oiling systems, but still require that the driver check the level every now and again to prevent the engine from tearing itself up. Of all the fluids … [Read more...]
Long Roof is Long
From the flagship of the fleet department comes the finest in American family wagons. Why? Because we really don't know of anyone else who tears into the absolute largest of fusty old Mopar station wagons and transforms them into ridiculously fast drag machines at a more alarming rate than Gaffo Jones from Wagons of Steel. Mr. Jones has been up to this sort of mayhem for a … [Read more...]
Bumper Car Escapes Midway
While this may appear to be some sort of photographic trickery, the bumper car shown here is actually moving under its own power. The man behind the wheel restored this genuine midway-style bumper car and installed a small gasoline engine in place of the original electric motor. Paul claims a blistering top speed of 25 miles per hour. If the cadre of super scientists could … [Read more...]