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Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck

Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
canadian tire builds drivable ice truckOh, canada! automotive parts retailer and manufacturer canadian tire have tested the limits of their motomaster eliminator battery by freezing it to -40°c, and using it to start a pickup truck built from more than 11,000 lbs of ice. the glaciated cruiser is entirely formed from chunks of chilled water, from the windows and doors to recognizable details like the familiar tree-shaped car freshener hanging from the rear-view mirror and even the license plate.

behind the scenes documentary of the canadian tire ice truck (winter 2013)
video courtesy of canadian tire
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
the frozen cruiser takes to the suburban streets
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
about to drive the canadian tire ice truck
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
illuminated rear brake lights at night

world record drive attempt by the canadian tire ice truck (winter 2013)
video courtesy of canadian tire
 
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
the chilled pickup truck in the shop
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
the team craft the exterior elements of the truck
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
details inside are chiseled away
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
interior elements like a frozen car freshener complete the cruiser
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
icy side view mirror
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
the frozen motomaster eliminator battery
Canadian Tire Builds Drivable Ice Truck
the canadian tire seal on the side of the vehicle
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