I made a plaque for my departed vehicle

"WhiskeyGolf" (whiskeygolf) 12/04/2014 at 18:20 • Filed to: eulogies

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We were together for 78,000 km and because it had an undiagnosed heart condition, is now up in that big junkyard in the sky. I saved the emblem and made a plaque so I'll always remember.

Rest in pieces, BKEZ 292.

CB > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 18:24

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A fitting tribute. You still aiming to get a new GTI?

claramag, Mustaco Master > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 18:28

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"Yours to discover"

If that ain't some poetic ish. Seems almost heartbreaking on a dead car's plaque

CB > claramag, Mustaco Master 12/04/2014 at 18:33

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It's better than a Quebec plate. I imagine "Je me souviens" would be quite fitting, but also really sad.

WhiskeyGolf > claramag, Mustaco Master 12/04/2014 at 18:35

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Now that's something I hadn't considered!

WhiskeyGolf > CB 12/04/2014 at 18:36

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Yep! In a weird twist, it means I can wait patiently for the performance package to arrive in Canada, whereas if I had gotten out of the lease when it was supposed to end, I'd be in a normal one.

Funktheduck > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 18:37

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I'm sorry for your loss. I know it's been a while but it's always a little tougher when tragedy strikes during the holidays. It's always a reminder of the anniversary of your loss.

ly2v8-Brian > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 18:37

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Glad I'm not the only one that does this. My S10 died too soon, so I kept its badge as a keepsake.

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 18:57

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Nice work, the timber would look nice with some varnish or hit it with a butane torch lightly for that slightly burnt look...sorry

WhiskeyGolf > Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast 12/04/2014 at 19:10

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Haha the torch is a good idea. I put a few coats of verathane on it but the glossy clear isn't particularly noticeable.

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 19:21

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Ah cool. I made a plaque for my dad after he crashed his ute. When we went to get his personal stuff out of the car, I removed the badge from the bonnet without him noticing. I managed to find some velvet of almost identical colour, it was a very dark green that looked black in most lights, then mounted it in a small picture frame with the velvet background. He got emotional when I surprised him with it and said he had wanted to get the badge off the wreak but forgot on the day! Still hangs on his wall 17 yrs later.

Edit: same colour as the cars paint!

WhiskeyGolf > Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast 12/04/2014 at 19:58

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That's great! The emblem was burned enough that it added some character but still in good shape so I'm glad I was able to grab it and make something memorable.

Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast > WhiskeyGolf 12/04/2014 at 20:04

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I totally missed that charring on the badge! Hope you can stop the compulsive types who will want to rub the soot off!

WhiskeyGolf > Tinfoil Hat in a thunderstorm, now with added diecast 12/04/2014 at 20:06

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No touchey!

JGrabowMSt > WhiskeyGolf 12/09/2014 at 21:48

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I hate to say it, but I'll be copying your idea for the mangled plate off my Neon.

When I say mangled, I mean it's just about torn in half, and partially folded over as well.