Xoxide's "Crotchety Old Case" Photo Contest - Closed

camaro68_2005 · 09-29-2008, 04:33 PM

We originally made the downhill car for me just for fun but i was overall too big for it so we made it for my sister cause shes 9 and shes a lot smaller and better suited for the car I hope you guys are impressed with it!

~XcaliburFX~ · 09-29-2008, 07:58 PM

What time do we have to have the email into you by tomorrow the 30th? I am assuming by midnight? lol

LiquidCh@os · 09-29-2008, 09:51 PM

Ok, as I said, Im posting a worklog of the iJon. And let me say this, yes it was cleaned before the build.

There is 11 pics, I sized them down some, 56k beware.

The original toilet came from a camper we had scrapped to build a trailer. Why it was still in the garage still? No one knows.

The toilet bowl and top together being sized in the iMac case.

2 of the 3 cases, one is a standard atx case of unknown origin, the second is a former Compaq. These holes were later made larger to allow for even setting of the flush valve and water inlet from the tank.

The flush valve and water inlet valve. The flush valve was purchased for $8. After carefull consideration I decided against custom fabricating the flush valve due to problems that could arise with water tightness. The inlet vave came from a working toilet in a relatives former home. The house is being scrapped.

Flush valve and water inlet valve installed into a trashcan. I chose a trashcan vs trying to waterseal a computer case.

Tank assembly installed into the computer case.

Flush handle installed in front panel of case.

The hardware store didnt have a 2"-1 1/4" Y 3/4". So I had to improvise with what I had and what I needed. Using a few reducers and some rubber couplers I manager to rig up what I needed with available piping.

The water jet and "P" trap installed.

Inside view of the Compaq case with all plumbing installed.

The final result, the iJon.

The plan for this is to eventualy install it in the corner of the garage. We currently use the bushes outside instead of going in the house covered in mud and dirt. Every part of this project was tested and worked thru the build. However it has yet to see its first full function flush. Its not hooked up to water as of yet because I want to get its debut flush on video. The problem, my video camera is missing. As soon as I find it I will make a video and post it, flush or fail.

Also note, this is not for sitting on and reading the paper, its more of a urinal. The exiting pipes would not be able to handle such "large loads".

ugzkmk · 09-29-2008, 10:52 PM

i was gonna say, that doesnt look to safe to sit on..

**Grez** · 09-30-2008, 08:05 AM

LMAO...now that is an awesome recycling job! Nicely done. +1 for joo

**Curt|Xoxide** · 09-30-2008, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Burton560

I think I have found a way I can enter this contest, even though I'm still on this boat. Since nobody answered my first question, I'm gonna show the pic anyways. A CRT Computer monitor washed up on the shore of Laysan Island, makes a good piece of marine debris!

Sorry I didn't respond sooner...that island shot is awesome! So you found that on your current trip?

camaro68_2005 · 09-30-2008, 09:52 AM

so do any of you guys know the exact time whey xoxide will be announcing a winner? cause i am pretty amped for all of this!!!

LiquidCh@os · 09-30-2008, 09:59 AM

The winner will be named on October 1st, which is tomorrow.

camaro68_2005 · 09-30-2008, 10:05 AM

oh ok thanks! oh btw very cool piece of work you made!

Burton560 · 09-30-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Curt|Xoxide

Sorry I didn't respond sooner...that island shot is awesome! So you found that on your current trip?

yup, it most likely floated its way from Japan. its a Samsung if that matters anything. It was full of sand and water, I tried prying it out but no way is that thing going any where.

~XcaliburFX~ · 09-30-2008, 09:46 PM

Just got mine sent in lol. Been so busy with my son in from Afghanistan and my sick mother, that I have just had no time to do anything. :(

Best of luck to all!! :)

~XcaliburFX~ · 09-30-2008, 10:13 PM

hmmmm..... had to check and make sure , yep still September 30th here. :)

camaro68_2005 · 09-30-2008, 10:13 PM

Congrats Liquid!!!

~XcaliburFX~ · 09-30-2008, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro68_2005

Congrats Liquid!!!

Indeed ... Heck of a Jon!! :) Congrats to all.

LiquidCh@os · 09-30-2008, 11:13 PM

Woot! Thanks guys, I had an idea, stuck with it, and now I definately need to get a video made of the first flush. I didnt mess with it today, however Ill try to get a video up sometime this weekend when I have more time.

I love the other winners, congrats! For the one who made the gauntlet, thats awesome! I wish I could do that kind of work. And the redneck downhill derby racer is great! I had a similar idea with a motorized version but scrapped it after realizing its taken my friend and I about 2 months just to get 20% of a go kart finished.

I cant wait to see the runners up and the "EPIC FAIL" :)

**Duke3d87** · 10-01-2008, 12:24 AM

since the contest is over i figured i'd post what i submitted.

**Curt|Xoxide** · 10-01-2008, 03:41 PM

The Runners-up and the Epic Fail have officially been posted! I have a feeling you're going to love them all. Head over to Xoxide's Crotchety Case Page and check 'em out!

camaro68_2005 · 10-01-2008, 04:55 PM

LOL the caption for the epic fail was pretty funny, and that was a funny caption that you guys put on mine about the health of my sister lol that was classic!

Mitsu-Tomoe · 10-01-2008, 05:11 PM

Awesome job everyone! This was fun participating in! I can't wait to see the Ijon flush...but will it be with or without a good sized duke?! We'll see!! Gratz everyone!!!!!!

**Grez** · 10-01-2008, 05:21 PM

This was an awesome contest...congrat, Liquid, on the big win! It's well-deserved, man.