Deconstructicon: Artist Transforms 1983 Jeep Grand Cherokee into a Metal Ball [with Video]

Let's say you work for the Children's Museum of Pittsburgh and someone donates a 1983 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. What do you do with it? Well, for whatever reasons, using the vehicle, which makes the most sense, was not among the options being considered by the museum folks. To make a long story short, they chose to call in artist Keny Marshall to create a modern sculpture out of the Jeep.

The artist and his team decided to disassemble the Grand Wagoneer and use all of the parts from the vehicle to craft a nine-foot tall metal that now adorns the outdoor area of the museum.

Hat tip to 3Deuce27!

Via: Makezine , Photos: Children's Museum of Pittsburgh

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AC Schnitzer "Alloys Up" the new BMW X1 Compact SUV

It won't be long before AC Scnitzer goes all crazy on the Bavarian automaker's new X1 with numerous mechanical upgrades and styling accessories, but for the time being, the seasoned BMW tuner has presented three new sets of alloy wheels for the compact-sized SUV/crossover. Depending on the design they choose, buyers can opt for 18-, 19- or 20-inch versions of the alloy wheels. Hit the break for the complete photo gallery.

Senner Tuning Takes on the New Nissan 370Z with Visual and Mechanical Upgrades

There's no shortage of tuning proposals for the new Nissan 370Z these days, but it's always interesting to see what each company has to offer. Senna Tuning's first take on the Japanese coupe is rather mild comprising of a new sport exhaust system and sport air filter that boost the 3.7-liter V6's output from 331HP to 352HP, an adjustable coilover suspension from KW that lowers the front end of the sports car by up to 45mm and the rear up to 50mm and finally, two different set of 20-inch alloy rims wrapped in 245/35 R20 Vredestein rubber up front and 275/30 R20 at the back.

And yes, we're still trying to figure out if the front bumper of Senner Tuning's Nissan 370Z is painted in a "crème" color or if the different hue is caused by the car's pearl-white finish.

Senna Tuning said that it will unveil more upgrades for the 370Z before the end of the year including a carbon fiber bodykit with front and rear aprons, side skirts and a rear wing as well as a more powerful engine kit.