If you haven’t seen this car before, it’s my 1971 Ford Torino 500. It’s a mess. There are holes everywhere, broken parts, and a tree growing out of the rear quarter panel. I don’t car about this car.
However, I was getting very tired of the broken fan shroud constantly falling onto the fan, and being shredded up even more. So, I decided to fix it on the cheap: free.
Since I don’t care, a soda can seemed perfect. With some glue, cable ties, a drill, and a Great Value cream soda can, I took my fan shroud from junk, to fixed junk.
Would I recommend this? NO WAY! Buy a new/used one. One for the car was $100-$150. with the state of this car, that could go a much longer way with fiberglass and filler. So, soda can it is!
Check out the video to see how I rednecked the soda can into place. Enjoy, and don’t do this at home!
This is an awesome example of creative problem-solving with a dash of humor! Fixing a classic 1971 Ford Torino 500 with a soda can is the perfect blend of DIY ingenuity and good old-fashioned resourcefulness. It might not be the recommended approach, but it's impressive how you made it work with what you had on hand. Sometimes, it’s the unconventional fixes that make the best stories. Kudos for keeping the car running, even if it’s a bit of a “redneck” repair! Looking forward to seeing how you pulled it off in the video—who knew a cream soda can could be so versatile?
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