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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 04:31 PM
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How many cinder blocks?

How many cinder blocks can you fit in the back of an Aveo Sedan?



The answer is 28!

Now why did I have cinder blocks in the Aveo?



To build an entertainment center! 5 1/2 Feet tall and 10 feet long!
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 04:41 PM
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Oh my...how low was your car sitting.

One time I had to fit 8 sandbags in my Z for a hurricane that was moving in. Talk about riding low.
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by tickwon
Oh my...how low was your car sitting.

One time I had to fit 8 sandbags in my Z for a hurricane that was moving in. Talk about riding low.
I forgot to take a picture of the car... but I bet it was super low considering I have H&R Lowering Springs on it (drops it 1.5")
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 06:17 PM
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you know, Ikea sells pretty inexpensive entertainment centers that weigh less.... and probably cost less than those blocks and wood.
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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i hauled 60 boxes of slate tile in my z32 once..
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Bleach
you know, Ikea sells pretty inexpensive entertainment centers that weigh less.... and probably cost less than those blocks and wood.
We spent $180 on oak wood and the cinder blocks
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 07:51 PM
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If you have a wife/gf/parents, I would like to give them props right now for letting you do such a thing.


Still cool.

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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:06 PM
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Originally Posted by CraigS
If you have a wife/gf/parents, I would like to give them props right now for letting you do such a thing.


Still cool.
Wife... I brought the idea up to her about a year ago but it never happened. Then a few days ago she brought it back up and said she wanted to do it
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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Wife... I brought the idea up to her about a year ago but it never happened. Then a few days ago she brought it back up and said she wanted to do it
You decided cinder blocks are better quality than a Walmart entertainment center? You really could have bought one cheaper than $180.
Old Nov 24, 2006 | 11:48 PM
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ummm.... you need a bigger TV to title it as an entertainment center... lol.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 12:52 AM
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i think the entertainment is watching the bricks sway every time someone walks next to them
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:53 AM
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i hope thats on the ground floor.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by NismoPick
You decided cinder blocks are better quality than a Walmart entertainment center? You really could have bought one cheaper than $180.
But not as big!

Originally Posted by entropy31
i hope thats on the ground floor.
Oh yeah, it is
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by NismoPick
You decided cinder blocks are better quality than a Walmart entertainment center? You really could have bought one cheaper than $180.
Milk crates and wet cardboard are better quality than Walmart furniture. My Lowes baker's rack enertainment center cost less than $180 and it looks pretty good.

Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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$180 for this...

Originally Posted by y2daniel1981
Or $180 for this...

Originally Posted by i8acobra
That is a tough decision... but if you're going for the redneck look, cinder blocks FTW eh?
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:26 AM
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anybody think of a ground shaker, and here ya are watching the boob tube, next thing ya know, there are cinders in yer lap.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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no ground shakers here, only tornados! Besides my center holds more stuff then yours! hehe
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 12:01 PM
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The largest known earthquake in North American history took place in THAT region of the country in the 1800's...


Just so you know.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 12:49 PM
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Originally Posted by y2daniel1981
no ground shakers here, only tornados! Besides my center holds more stuff then yours! hehe
Its ugly! A 1978 chevy truck holds more stuff but I'd rather be looking at a 280ZX every day.

oh well, its your place, not mine.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by y2daniel1981
no ground shakers here, only tornados! Besides my center holds more stuff then yours! hehe
Mine only cost $109. I can add 4 more posts (two on each side) and 4 more 18"x48" shelves (two on each side) for about $80 for a total of $189, if I needed more space.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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Originally Posted by RodMoyes
The largest known earthquake in North American history took place in THAT region of the country in the 1800's...


Just so you know.

Bah that was a few hundred miles away

Originally Posted by i8acobra
Mine only cost $109. I can add 4 more posts (two on each side) and 4 more 18"x48" shelves (two on each side) for about $80 for a total of $189, if I needed more space.
Well I can rearrange according to my needs, lol
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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Well I can rearrange according to my needs, lol
So can I. Shelves are adjustable in 1" increments.
Old Nov 25, 2006 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by i8acobra
So can I. Shelves are adjustable in 1" increments.
Oh yeah... well mine.... ..... .... .... .... mine can be used in a garden too, I guess....
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 01:17 AM
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Originally Posted by y2daniel1981
Oh yeah... well mine.... ..... .... .... .... mine can be used in a garden too, I guess....
adjustable in 6" increments!! and can be used to make your ex sleep with the fish's and can be used to build a wall, not just any wall, but a great wall!!! a wall so big and powerfull it will make you wall small and pathetic!! it can also be used to build a makeshift bomb shelter, hell it could be used to hold up your car when the thieves decides to take your wheels too, it could also be used to make a wall surrounding you from the outside world, it could be used to build a boat!! it could also be used for tossing them out your car window while driving down the road at people who cutt you off or are tail gating you...so who's entertainment center is small weak and pathetic now!!!
Old Nov 26, 2006 | 05:37 AM
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if you are going for the red neck look you need to paint the blocks all diff colors and put a few empty beer cans in them.

Props on the originality though. Every one else has store bought ones and you made yours thats an added bonus.



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