Homemade products from old car bodies. Cars made by yourself. Electronic machine with remote control

I have an ambivalent attitude towards them. Most of the home-made products of that time were frankly wretched, and were based on two pillars - the armed man and the general squalor and poverty of Soviet life. And it was called “I molded you from what was...”. On the other hand, one could not help but admire some of the nuggets who sculpted not just anything, but realized their dream on an accessible element base, solving rather complex design problems in garage conditions. One of these nuggets was Alexander Kulygin with his famous “Pangolina”.

An engineer by training, an electrician at the Palace of Children's Creativity in Ukhta by profession, the head of a technical creativity circle part-time, Alexander Kulygin, having created the six-wheeled all-terrain vehicle "Ukhta" in 1979, in 1980 set his sights on building a sports car, the design model of which was the famous Lamborghini Countach from Bertone.
Lacking the material base to copy the mid-engine layout of the Italian supercar, Kulygin managed to create a stylistic similarity on Zhiguli units with a front engine and a station wagon body.

The car was named "Pangolina". The car had a chassis and a 1.2 liter engine. and power 62hp. from VAZ-2101. But, thanks to excellent aerodynamics and the low weight of the fiberglass body, it reached speeds of up to 180 km/h.
Having shown his creation for the first time in 1981, Kulygin regularly participated in “homemade” runs in subsequent years.

Since the Pangolina’s “nose” was very sloping and the VAZ engine could not fit under it, the role of the “hood” was played by a hydraulically raised front panel, equipped with serious noise and heat insulation. The motor, in fact, is located “in the base” (moving far back), but not at the back, but at the front.

The fate of Alexander Kulygin himself was not easy. Taking "Pangolina" out railway to Moscow (since there were no roads suitable for travel from Ukhta in 1981), Alexander took his car to car rallies for several years in a row, then received (in the wake of perestroika) offers from the VAZ and AZLK design bureaus. I decided to stay in Moscow and from the late 80s to the mid-90s I worked for Moskvich. Having not taken root among Soviet elderly “artist-designers,” Kulygin left for the USA in 1997, where he organized a small design office for the production and sale of “kit cars” (plastic kits body parts For self-assembly). In 2004, on December 13, at half past nine in the morning, in New York City, on the way to work in his Yamaha, he crashed to death due to the fault of the driver, who turned without looking in the mirrors...

"Moray eel"- a home-made two-seater car with a completely collapsible fiberglass body, designed by Nikolai Doroshenko (Sumy). The car was equipped with an engine from ZAZ-966, a gearbox from ZAZ-968, front axle was borrowed from the SZD motorized stroller.

Triton- a unique homemade amphibian created by D. Kudryachkov (Moscow). Unlike other cars of this class, on the water the car is a high-speed glider with a water jet propulsion, capable of reaching a speed of 50 km/h on the water.

The car was initially equipped with a GAZ-21 engine, paired with a ZAZ-968 gearbox, and allowing it to accelerate to 110 km/h on land. Number of passenger seats – 4, so-called. “guest” (during sailing or parking) - 8. Fuel consumption was 12 liters on land and 34-38 liters on water.

"Laika" (~1969)- a two-seater sedan designed by B. Derkachev from the city of Kinen, Kuibyshev (Samara) region. The design of the car was based on an all-metal body frame welded from round pipes. The roof of the small car folded up, it was possible to remove it completely, and the windows were retracted under the roof in good weather. As power plant The engine from the SZA (IZH) motorized stroller was used, from which the sedan received the drive and balancers, the main gear was migrated from the TG-200 motor scooter.

The body of the Laika was sheathed in aluminum, side windows made of plexiglass, front and rear window borrowed from GAZ-51. The design of the car provided for two trunks: in the front part of the body and in the cabin above the engine, there was a full set of electrics (6 volts), headlights, flashlights, a windshield wiper, the necessary instruments and mirrors. Windshield in winter time was blown with warm air from the engine.

Despite the small size of the wheels and low engine power, the vehicle had fairly good cross-country ability, largely due to the high seating position and low weight of the structure.

"Ant" – homemade car carriage layout, designed and built by designers Molchanov and Ivchenko. The car was driven by an engine from a YAVA-354 motorcycle, located in the rear part of the body. When making the body, the creators of the Ant used 45 mm diameter pipes for the frame, plywood for the sides and sheet steel for the front part. From the SZA motorized stroller, the car received independent suspension on all wheels.

What is interesting is not only the body structure, which was unique at the time of its creation, but also the design of the car: original body shapes without doors, recessed headlights, perfectly chosen proportions. The car was assembled in one copy, exhibited in Moscow, starred in films, participated in all parades of home-made cars and even used as a truck for transporting confectionery products.

V. Bezrukov's car (1984-87)– universal, rear-wheel drive car off-road with a front engine, designed by V. Bezrukov (Elektrougli, Moscow region) based on components and assemblies of LuAZ-969 ( rear axle, wheels), UAZ-469 ( cardan shaft, suspension elements), ZAZ-968M (engine, gearbox, electrical equipment), Moskvich-412 (brake system) and other production vehicles. The body, frame, original door opening mechanism and much more were made by the author himself.

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"Jeep" (1981)- a homemade travel car designed by ErAZ design engineer Stanislav Kholshanosov (Yerevan, Armenia). The rear-wheel drive all-terrain vehicle was created according to the principle of “simple and reliable”; the design used a space frame covered with external aluminum panels. The engine from the VAZ-2101 was used as the power plant; the car received the gearbox, rear axle, electrics and headlights from the Zhiguli.

And our people also saw trailers in the cinema in which you could travel...

Some crafts evoke an ironic smile, others are very interesting and copy some popular foreign cars of those years...

All-terrain vehicle Gulom-Aka. 1968

Homemade car “Pony”, participant of the VII All-Union parade-competition of amateur auto and motorcycle designs for the prize of the magazine of the Komsomol Central Committee “Technology for Youth”. 1969

Homemade car "Pulsar" 1983.

Cheetah 1966-1968. A series of similar cars were built using units from Zaporozhets (ZAZ-966 and ZAZ-968).

Labor 1964. This car has a homemade three-cylinder engine.

GTSH 1969. Grand Turismo Shcherbinins. Built on the basis of the Volga GAZ-21.

Proton 1985. An electric car with an engine from a forklift and batteries from heavy equipment.

Two car of Gennady Khainov and Dmitry Parfenov. 1985

Pangolina in the museum

Are you planning to surprise others with your car? Unfortunately, this is unlikely to be possible serial model, which came off the assembly line of some factory, but a vehicle made with your own hands will undoubtedly attract the attention of the crowd on the street.

A homemade vehicle can evoke two emotions in those around you - genuine surprise at your skill or an undisguised smile at the sight of your invention. If you delve into the issue of assembling your own car, then there will be nothing complicated in the process. The main thing is to learn more about the main parts and components of the car, to understand the features and properties of the vehicle.

Homemade cars in history

Mass production of homemade cars began in the Soviet Union. At that time, only certain models were released onto the market, which could not satisfy all consumer needs. As a result, self-taught craftsmen appeared who designed their own cars, in accordance with their desires and financial capabilities.

The assembly of a new car was carried out on the basis of failed cars; on average, three non-working ones were required for one home-made car. The craftsmen removed all the necessary spare parts and introduced them into new body. By the way, body work were popular in villages, the old body of the car was specially removed and replaced with a more spacious one.

In addition to functional models, vehicles that were simply attractive from an aesthetic point of view were also created, which could not be distinguished from well-known sports factory examples. Such cars were full-fledged road users.

It is worth noting that until the 80s there was no ban on the design and use of homemade vehicles. After the ban appeared, inventors had to get out, many of them registered a completely different vehicle with the traffic police, and then used their invention.

How to build your own car

Before starting assembly, it is necessary to draw up a plan for future work, in which you need to indicate what the car will be like, what features and characteristics it will have. If the car will be used in the future, it is necessary to purchase high-quality materials and parts, assemble a reliable frame and an impact-resistant body.

Important! Depending on what kind of vehicle you plan to assemble, you will need certain materials. In this case, it is unlikely that you can get by with bolts, wheels and scrap metal.

You can learn about the actual assembly process from training videos, of which there are plenty on the Internet.

Drawings of the future car

Imagination and fantasy will help you think through every detail in your head. appearance and the design of the future car, however, to implement the plan in reality, it is necessary to draw up a drawing of the vehicle.

It is better to make two drawings of the car: the first will show a general view, the second will show individual components and parts of the vehicle.

Before you start creating a drawing, you should prepare a pencil, ruler, Whatman paper and eraser. First, sketches are made on the sheet with thin lines, which, if necessary, can be easily erased. After all the details have been drawn and you are completely satisfied with the resulting image, the drawing is outlined with a thick line.

It is not necessary to draw a drawing on a sheet of paper; modern designers come to the aid of software that greatly facilitates the process of creating a drawing.

Car assembly

In America and Europe, over the past few years, “kit car” kits have become popular, which are a set of various parts that allow you to assemble a car with your own hands. The parts are universal, so how the finished car turns out depends entirely on the imagination of the owner of the set.

Many people dream of owning a car, but only a few find the strength, inspiration and desire to work hard and painstakingly to create their own dream car. It is these desperate self-taught people who do automotive world more interesting, saving him from boredom conveyor production. It is their creations that sometimes attract the attention of others more than top models famous manufacturers.

Today we want to introduce you to the best homemade cars from around the world. Our rating includes truly worthy homemade products that can be sent into mass production even today, without any fear of low demand. Most of the cars included in the rating can easily compete with cars large manufacturers, but, unfortunately, they will forever remain in a single copy, delighting the public only at various auto shows. However, this is precisely what makes them special, inimitable, unique, and allows their owners to feel like heroes who managed to single-handedly create a truly decent car. So, let's start.

There are only five homemade products in our rating. It could have been more, but we decided to limit ourselves only to cars that have passed all the necessary certification and are registered, i.e. All participants in the rating are allowed to drive on public roads without any restrictions. This only confirms their quality and uniqueness, and also indicates a real opportunity to compete with production cars.

Fifth place goes to the SUV " Black Maria", built in Kazakhstan. This unique car, created for hunting in steppe conditions, has a threatening and at the same time futuristic design. “Black Raven” could easily star in science fiction films or even act as an army vehicle, but it is used only by its creator – a modest self-taught engineer from Karaganda.

The appearance of the SUV is truly original, a little awkward, but original and brutal. “Black Raven” is a real man’s car with a powerful frame chassis, riveted aluminum body panels, “multi-eyed” optics and all-terrain wheels that are ready to bite even into difficult ground. The “Black Raven” is eager to go into battle thanks to a powerful American-made V8 engine, working in conjunction with an automatic transmission and a ZIL-157 gearbox located on rear axle. Excellent ride quality SUV characteristics are guaranteed by a long wheelbase, wide track, central location of the engine and gearbox, as well as independent suspension with torsion bars from the armored personnel carrier. All this allows the car to maintain stability during sharp maneuvers even at a speed of about 100 km/h and easily overcome potholes and bumps along the way.

The unique homemade cabin is designed for two passengers. The jeep's equipment includes LED brake lights and turn signals, electric windshield windows, an electric hood and a unique chain-driven self-extractor mounted in the bottom. As for the price, then approximate cost“Black Crow” is about 1,500,000 rubles.

Let's move on. On the fourth line we have first ever Cambodian car- "". Oddly enough, it was not created by the state or private car company, A simple mechanic Nhin Pheloek, who decided that at 52 years old it was time to get his own car.

Angkor 333 is a very compact two-seater roadster with very modern features and a rather attractive design, especially for a poor Asian country.

The Cambodian homemade vehicle received a body with streamlined shapes, stylish optics and modern aerodynamic elements. Moreover, Angkor 333 is hybrid car, equipped with a traction electric motor, a 3-speed automatic transmission and a 45-horsepower gasoline unit designed for recharging battery. Surprisingly, the homemade roadster can accelerate to 120 km/h and cover about 100 km on a single battery charge. In addition, the Angkor 333 is equipped with a touch display that acts as an instrument panel, and the doors are opened using a special magnetic plastic card. Even most production cars do not have such functions, so the development of a talented mechanic is worthy of respect.

The first Angkor 333 was assembled in 2003. In 2006, the creator presented the second generation of his brainchild, and in 2010, a modified third-generation car was released, which to this day is hand-assembled in small batches to order in Nhin Pheloek’s garage, providing the retired mechanic with a comfortable old age. Unfortunately, nothing is known about the cost of the roadster.

In third place in our ranking is a car that is most often called “”. This impressive SUV was created by Vyacheslav Zolotukhin from Krasnokamensk, Trans-Baikal Territory. The homemade product is based on a modified GAZ-66 chassis, complemented by converted shock absorbers from KAMAZ, split front hubs and power steering from a Hino truck.

The Mega Cruiser Russia is powered by a naturally-aspirated 7.5-liter Hino h07D diesel engine, which, during the process of modification, received a KAMAZ air purification system. The engine is supported by a 6-speed manual transmission and transfer case from a GAZ-66, in which all bearings were replaced with imported ones. The homemade vehicle has a full drive, with the ability to lock the axles, in which the main pairs were replaced, which made it possible to achieve a smooth ride on paved roads.

The body of Mega Cruiser Russia is metal, prefabricated, attached to the frame through 12 shock-absorbing supports. The “living part” is a modernized cabin of the Isuzu Elf truck, to which is also attached a redesigned “back” of the Noah minivan. The front part of the body consists of modernized wings from the GAZ-3307, a hood of our own design and a radiator grille made from several copies of the Land grille Cruiser Prado. The homemade bumpers are metal, of our own design, and rims“riveted” from GAZ-66 wheels, which made it possible to install tires from the TIGER army jeep.

If you look into the cabin, you will see 6 seats, a lot of free space, right-hand drive, a rather nice interior and a comfortable driver's seat with excellent visibility in all directions.

Mega Cruiser Russia is equipped with a 150-liter gas tank, a gyroscope, an electric winch with a force of 6 tons, an audio system and even a spoiler. According to the author of the homemade product, the SUV is capable of accelerating up to 120 km/h, its weight is 3800 kg, and average consumption fuel is 15 liters on the highway and about 18 liters off-road. Last year, Mega Cruiser Russia was put up for sale by the creator at a price of 3,600,000 rubles.

The second place in our rating of homemade products is occupied by another unique SUV, this time from Ukraine. We're talking about a car." Buffalo", also built on the basis of the GAZ-66. Its author is Alexander Chuvpilin from Bila Tserkva, Kyiv region.

“Bison” received a more modern and more aerodynamic appearance, the originality of which is emphasized, first of all, by the front part of the body. The creator borrowed most of the body panels from the VW Passat 64, but some elements had to be made independently.

Under the hood of the Ukrainian homemade product is a 4.0-liter turbodiesel with an output of 137 hp, borrowed from the Chinese DongFeng DF-40 truck. He also gave the Bison a 5-speed manual box transmission Together, Chinese units provided homemade SUV the ability to accelerate to 120 kph with an average fuel consumption of 15 liters per 100 km. Permanent drive The Bison has a rear one, with the ability to connect the front axle, lock the differential and use a low gear.
The car is capable of fording a ford up to 1.2 meters deep, and is also equipped with a tire pressure regulation system with an additional outlet for household needs: pumping up boats, using a pneumatic jack or pneumatic tools, etc.

The Bison's body, mounted on 12 supports, is reinforced with numerous stiffening ribs and a frame frame, and the roof of the SUV is made of 2 mm thick metal, which made it possible to place a drop-down tent on it for overnight stays. One of the features of the Bison is a nine-seat interior layout (3+4+2), while two rear seats, capable of rotating in any direction, can be removed, allowing you to increase the free space of the luggage compartment. In general, the Bison has a comfortable and spacious interior with high-quality finishes, comfortable seats and a front panel with two glove compartments.

Among the numerous equipment installed on the Bison, we highlight the presence of power steering, dual amplifier brake system, rear view cameras, GPS navigator, electric winches, special headlights reverse and a retractable rear door step. Alexander Chuvpilin spent about $15,000 to create “Bison.”

Well, all that remains is to name the winner, which, naturally, could only be a sports car, because a racing car is what every motorist dreams of. A simple self-taught person without a technical education, Chelyabinsk resident Sergei Vladimirovich Ivantsov, who planned to build his own sports car back in 1983, also dreamed about it. A car with a simple name " ISV", consisting of the initials of the creator, was built for about 20 years and during this long journey it managed to survive two prototypes, sculpted on a 1:1 scale, first from window putty and then from plasticine. At the same time, according to the creator, he did everything “by eye,” without drawings or calculations.

From the plasticine model, Sergei made plaster casts of the parts of the future body, after which he painstakingly glued them out of fiberglass and epoxy resin. It is worth mentioning separately that the creator of this masterpiece is allergic to epoxy resin, and therefore he had to work in an army gas mask, sometimes spending 6-8 hours in it. What can I say, the tenacity with which he pursued his dream deserves respect, and the result of his work impresses not only ordinary onlookers, but also seasoned specialists in the automotive industry. From a design point of view, the homemade ISV is ready to compete with many currently produced sports cars, but the final concept of the sports car was conceived about 15 years ago. As Sergei himself admitted, he drew inspiration from the Lamborghini Countach, but if you look closely, you can catch notes of Aston Martin, Maserati, and even Bugatti in the appearance of the ISV.

The ISV is based on a spatial welded frame made of square pipes, and the entire chassis and suspension are borrowed with minor modifications from the Niva. The ISV has a drive, as expected a good sports car, rear only. As for the engine, initially the homemade product received a modest engine from the “classic”, but then it gave way to a 4-cylinder 1.8-liter engine with 113 hp. from the BMW 318, paired with a 4-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, due to his great love for his brainchild, Sergey never loaded ISV onto full power, so we will probably never know the true speed capabilities of the car. The author of the sports car himself drives quite carefully and does not accelerate more than 140 km/h.

Let's take a look at the ISV salon. Here is a classic sports car 2-seater layout with an interior tailored to the maximum comfort of the driver. And this is not surprising, because the interior was made by hand and was repeatedly modified and redesigned. Here, as in the exterior, you can see an interior design concept worthy of a sports car, some details of which also resemble the styling of cars from famous manufacturers. The ISV has a removable roof, guillotine doors, air conditioning, power steering, a stylish Audi dashboard and an audio system.
It’s difficult to talk about the price of ISV. The creator himself considers his car priceless and, according to some sources, once refused to sell it for 100,000 euros.

That's all, we introduced you to the most interesting and high-quality home-made cars of recent times, approved for use on public roads. Each of them is unique, original and interesting in its own way. But all together, they certainly left their bright mark on the history of the global automobile industry and gave a sea of ​​positive emotions not only to their creators, but also to numerous visitors to various automobile exhibitions and shows. We hope that the number of people who like to create masterpiece cars in their garage will only grow, and, therefore, we will have reasons for new ratings.

All parents benefit from conducting educational activities for their children. It would be good for every father to make toys with his own hands together with his children, setting a positive example for them. One of these toys could be a toy car.

There are many photos of homemade cars on the Internet, all you have to do is choose for yourself suitable option, and get down to business.

What car to make

To choose the appropriate type of craft for making, you should soberly assess your strengths and means. If a teenager decides to take up this process on his own, then he should start with simple ideas for do-it-yourself machines.

To begin with, you can choose a craft made from cardboard and paper. They are relatively simple to make, and the materials and tools are readily available. All you need is scissors, glue, and cardboard.

How to make paper cars if you have no experience in designing at all? Where should you start, and what are the next stages of work? These issues need to be taken seriously. The child must learn to set a task for himself and be able to solve it.

Cardboard racing car

Let's look at how to make a machine with your own hands. To do this you will need:

• cardboard cylinder;
• scissors;
• colored paper and plain paper;
• stationery pins;
• a set of felt-tip pens;
• white and black cardboard.

The body of the car will consist of a cylinder; it will be covered with paper of any color. 4 black wheels and 4 white wheels are cut out of additional cardboard.

Additional cardboard circles are glued to the end parts of the car so that there is no through holes in a cylinder. The glued circles can be painted with felt-tip pens.

The wheels are attached with push pins in the center of the circle, and their ends are bent from the inside of the cylinder. A small hole for the driver should be cut on top of the finished body. The finished car is painted with felt-tip pens.

Electronic machine with remote control

Children really like cars with remote control. If you don’t find a suitable model in the store, you can assemble it yourself. Today, every home with children is full of toy junk. There you can select suitable spare parts and bodywork.

You will need the following:

• wheels;
• frame;
• electric motor;
• different screwdrivers.

Build process

Most likely, some parts will have to be purchased. This applies to the control system. If homemade machine will have a simple control panel, it will be simpler and more cost-effective. When installing radio controls, you may have to spend more money on parts.

Having distributed the assembly plan and the dimensions of the device, you need to start assembling. The chassis must include wheels. The product itself must be error-free and easy to move. Good grip for the machine will be provided by wheels with rubber tires.

There are two types of motor. Its choice depends on the user who will manage it. If this is a child, then you need to install an electric motor. It will cost less; if possible, it can be removed from a broken toy car.

If the machine is intended for adult users, then you can install a gasoline engine on it. It will cost an order of magnitude more, and caring for it will be more difficult.

Wired controls will limit the movement of the machine. It is preferable to choose a radio unit, then the product will be able to move independently of the wires. But movement will also only take place within radio range.

The choice of body is determined by taste preferences. The variety of models today is simply huge, everything is limited by imagination and budget.

Having prepared all the elements, you need to begin installation. The chassis with wheels is mounted first. Next, the motor and radio are installed on the frame. An antenna is attached to the body. If all components were purchased in a store, then installation instructions should be included.

The batteries are attached last. After debugging the engine, the housing is attached to the chassis. The final touch can be decorations from various stickers. The car is ready!

Homemade complex type machine

You can give other instructions on how to make a radio-controlled car. To do this you will need:

• Body of any model;
• Powerful 12V battery;
• Radio control;
• Charger;
• Soldering tool and all necessary components for it;
• Electrical measuring instruments;
• Rubber blanks for bumpers;

Installation process

Process step-by-step assembly The machines are much more complex than the previous type. The suspension elements are assembled first. Then the gearbox with plastic gears is assembled.

To install it, a thread is made in the housing. Next, the motor is connected to power and its performance is checked.

Radio circuits are mounted in such a way that overheating does not occur. Sometimes a radiator is attached to them. At the end, the model body is assembled. That's all you need to make a radio-controlled car.

To homemade car It had maneuverability, and with good speed one must try not to overload it with unnecessary parts.

The presence of headlights and dimensions looks nice, but to attach them, wiring must be installed. As a result, this will complicate the design and assembly.

Photos of homemade cars

Nowadays you don’t have to study tons of thematic literature and don’t spend months on master courses to solve any problem. It's the same with a car. On the Internet you can find a wide variety of master classes and tips on creating homemade car, be it a sports car or a regular tractor. But what materials are they made from? How to draw the right drawings? And what else can you do with your own hands for a homemade car?

A little history

Make homemade passenger cars Mobiles started a few decades ago. This activity gained particular popularity and distribution during the Soviet era. At that time, the production of exclusively mass-produced models was launched, which had many errors and shortcomings, as well as an almost complete lack of comfort. Therefore, Russian craftsmen created individual cars from a variety of available materials.

More often new car collected from several non-working old ones. Also, for towns and villages, ordinary passenger cars were converted into real trucks. To achieve this, the carrying capacity was increased and the body lengthened. There were models that easily overcame any water obstacles.

Such homemade products were not prohibited by law. Some restrictions were introduced only at the end of the USSR, but they practically did not interfere with personal production. There were a huge number of tricks and gaps in the laws, thanks to which many hundreds of handicraft machines were registered in those days.

What is required for a homemade car

Before assembling your own vehicle, you need to carefully consider every step and all the details of the work ahead. First you need to decide on the main purpose of creating the machine. The design itself and the capabilities of future transport depend on this. If you need a universal household assistant, capable of lifting significant loads and passing any obstacles, then you will need to stock up on special parts and materials, and also focus on a reinforced structure. When creating a model of a sports car or any other fashion car, you need to think about the appearance.

In addition, different components are needed to work with motorcycles, scooters and various trailers. However, in any case, a homemade car, created with your own hands, requires several wheels, sheets of steel, special bolts for metal structures, a steering wheel, transmission, screws, etc.

What materials are best to use

Designing a car is not an easy task. The car must be safe for both the owner and others. Therefore, high-strength and wear-resistant materials should be used. In addition, we must not forget about comfort.

Most often, craftsmen use metal and wood in construction. For equipment and comfort you need glass, plastic, various fabrics and leatherettes, rubber, etc.

Moreover, each specific housing material has its own disadvantages and advantages. For example, a homemade car made of wood will be much cheaper than the same one made of iron or plastic. It is known that until the early 40s, all transport frames were made of wood. But such material makes the car less safe, and it is also impractical and short-lived. In addition, the weight of such a vehicle is quite large.

It is easier and more practical to use various metal structures or corresponding elements of old cars.

How to make drawings correctly

Any serious project requires preparation. Therefore, before you start making any homemade car with your own hands, you need to draw a detailed plan and drawing of the future structure. You can use several sketches: a general view of the vehicle, as well as a detailed drawing of each element. To do this, you will need a large Whatman paper, pencils and an eraser, paints and rulers, as well as other office supplies.

The easiest way, knowing modern technologies, is to make drawings on a computer. In addition, there are many special programs for this, for example, Compass, Splan or AutoCADe. You can also make diagrams in Word. Each such application has its own characteristics and advantages.

Now you can create absolutely any homemade cars. Drawings craftsmen presented for public viewing. Then they can be printed in any convenient format.

How to convert a personal car

Design absolutely new model Not everyone can afford a vehicle, so most often one or more old, deregistered cars are used. In our country, these are usually “Zhiguli”, “Volga” or “Zaporozhets”. They are converted for different purposes: for children's carousels, transportation of heavy loads, driving in particularly dangerous conditions, etc.

Many car mechanics claim that they are starting to collect new car from small. First, they remake some elements of old personal cars, then add some new parts. And after that, a completely new model is designed. Very interesting are converted hybrids that can drive equally well on land as well as in snow or water.

Registering a homemade car

So, more than one month has passed, and you have finally designed and assembled your own homemade car. But in order to be able to ride it safely and unhindered, you must go through the registration procedure. And for this you need to take several difficult steps. It should be noted that only those cars that weigh more than 3.5 tons are subject to registration. Any semi-trailers and trailers, motorcycles and scooters are also registered.

Initially, the correctness and reliability of the machine design is checked. This is done by a special testing laboratory. Here the main parameters are checked, without which safe operation of the device is impossible. After carrying out the necessary tests, the owner is issued with these conclusions, as well as official documents for the parts used in transport, should be contacted by the State Traffic Safety Inspectorate. Certification from the Institute for Highway Safety is also required.

The MREO receives a certificate confirming the absence of an identification number. To get a new one, you should contact the traffic police with your passport and all the documents received. Then, in your own car, you go to the MREO for final registration.

Do-it-yourself transport devices

Making a homemade car is just the beginning. It is also necessary to create all the conditions for more comfortable and safe operation. You will need all kinds of lighting fixtures, fans, additional accessories etc.

For example, you can make a special starting device for starting the car in the cold season. Industrial design will hit your pocket well, and homemade device will help you save a lot family budget. To do this you will need transistors, switches, diodes, resistors, connecting wires, etc.

Individual anti-theft devices are also quite popular. Such homemade devices for a car help ensure the safety of the car in any conditions. The simplest one consists of just a single diode installed between the battery, toggle switch and voltage generator.

Some interesting facts about homemade products

Of course, in this area there were some extraordinary cases and episodes:

• The title of the lowest car belongs to the homemade Flatmobile. Its height is only 50 cm. You can only ride in it on flat and smooth asphalt.
• For lovers of modern vehicles, jewelry companies have created rings with patterns in the shape of various protectors. These products look quite original.
• Several British students have constructed a homemade one. Its peculiarity lies not only in speed and design, but also in the engine, because it runs on hydrogen. This technique is absolutely safe for nature. These homemade mini-cars are designed for highways and cities.
• the legendary Henry Ford could not leave the creator's garage for a long time, because... had impressive dimensions. Only after breaking the wall, the master was able to take out the new product.