Originally Posted By: Clevy
Originally Posted By: eljefino
Originally Posted By: Clevy
I saw some pics of cars,typically 70s-80s model big boats with like 24-26 inch rims with tires that have almost non existent sidewalls. I forget what they are called but it's hilarious to see.
Those are Donks...
That's it. Thanks eljefino. The name alone says it all.
Yep, those would be donks, and they are even better up close.
Ideally a donk should have these notable features...
- Damaged or missing interior panels, especially door panels. If door panels are still intact, power switchgear should be ripped out.
- At least one broken door handle.
- Multiple or all windows inoperable, even if it's a really old car with manual windows.
- Hood must be inoperable, or require pounding on it to get it to open.
- Headliner material is either sagging, gone, or is now lime green with some sort of reptile pattern.
- Seats should be recovered in white vinyl, but never cleaned.
- As many wiring connections as possible should be twisted together and taped up - solder and heat shrink insulation are not allowed.
- The stereo should cost more than the donk itself, even if its a Jensen or something.
- The donk wheels are not really required, but some hacking of the suspension is. Bald tires are required.
- The paint job should be "custom" as in "candy" or with classy airbrushings. Do not paint door jambs or under the hood. Every body panel should be dented.
- You should really avoid maintenance and repairs on a donk as much as possible. The only maintenance/repair a donk needs is a heavy dose of ether, or maybe something to make the oil nice and thick to keep the knocking down. You don't want the oil to be too thick though because then you won't get as much burning off for the smoke effect.
- DIY the tint...never pay the $100-$200 for a pro to do it.
- Finally, remove any insulation or sound deadening the car may still have to make the Jensen/Pyramid combo as rattley as possible.
