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January 2010
Gift clocks made from recycled car gears and Michigan license plates for CEO's and VIP's attending the North American Int'l Auto Show in Detroit.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Steven Shaver creates
gift clocks made from
recycled Michigan
license plates and
car gears for the 2010
North American Int'l
Auto Show in Detroit.
Recipients included:
CEO's of GM, Ford
and Domino's Pizza;
Indycar champion,
Helio Castroneves;
racing industry mogul,
Roger Pensky and
mayor of Detroit,
David Bing.

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and individual
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Recycled Car Piston and Rod Clocks and Trophies
Recycled License Plate Car Part Clocks and Award Plaques
Recycled Timing Chain and Gears Clocks

An eco-friendly clock or award to drive your time or commemorate a special time on the road of life.

What customers are saying...


"The (license plate gear) awards look great!  I was very pleased. It's especially neat that the license plates correspond with each state/ province.  Thank you for your craftsmanship and for your attention to detail - it shows.  I would recommend your work and service to others." - L. Franceschini, Stantec Consulting

"Everybody loved it (piston rod trophy)!  It was a huge hit.  No one has seen anything like it – so it’s really cool to be able to give someone a “one-of-a-kind” type gift.  The guys in our office were actually debating what kind of vehicle the piston came from." - T. Vermillion, STRONG, LLC

"The (license plate gear) clocks were a hit and the talk of most of the CEO’s in the room. The clocks were placed at each place setting at their table. It was amazing to see these multimillion dollar business moguls walking out of the event with the clocks in hand. I can not tell you how pleased we were to give such a “knock out” gift. It could not be more perfect." - J. Smith, Charter One Bank (sponsor of the 2010 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, MI.)

Sample gallery of custom clocks, plaques and trophies made for customers based on requests.  Scroll down page to see more.
Custom trophy made from a recycled car piston and rod with powder coating and engraving.  Artist Steven Shaver.Auto timing set wall clock made from Cloyes parts for Cloyes.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Gift clock made from recycled car gears and Michigan license plates for CEO's and VIP's attending the North American Int'l Auto Show in Detroit.  Artist Steven Shaver.Desk clock made from a vintage Michigan license plate and car parts.  Artist Steven Shaver.Wall clock made from a recycled Ohio license plate and car gear.  Artist Steven Shaver.Wall clock made from a vintage Indiana license plate and recycled car gear.  Artist Steven Shaver.Clock made from a recycled California license plate and car gear.  Artist Steven Shaver.Wall clock made from a recycled Nevada license plate and car parts.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Wall clock made from a recycled car gear on a New York Libery license plate.  Artist Steven Shaver.Wall clock made from a recycled vintage Edsel car gear and Ford Motor Co. factory tag.  Artist Steven Shaver.Wall clock made from a vintage Illinois license plate and recycled car gear.  Artist Steven ShaverWall clock made from a recycled Dodge Viper timing gear powder coated silver.  Speedometer style dial.  Artist Steven Shaver.Wall clock made from an Alaska license plate and recycled car gear.  Artist Steven Shaver
 

The discovery process involves finding and acquiring discarded or obsolete car parts, retired license plates, car emblems and tags that have a story to tell.

The artistic process
involves transforming the rescued car parts, license plates and other automotive artifacts into cool clocks and awards for the unique home, office, den, garage or special event.  With the recent struggles and rebound of the automotive industry and car capitols like Detroit - where many of the parts originated from - the art pieces become even more collectible, historic and valuable.
- Artist / Designer - Steven Shaver


RECYCLED AUTO PISTON AND ROD DESK CLOCKS and TROPHIES
GO green with our distinctive, one-of-a-kind desk clocks and corporate event trophies handcrafted from recycled car pistons and rods.
Reward and give recognition to the recipient with our unique and cool custom auto part trophies personalized with engraving.
Memorable men's business, retirement, anniversary or thank you gift
for anyone who likes cars, racing, engineering or recycled art.
Clocks and trophies can be made from piston and rods
from Chevy, Ford, Mercedes Benz, Audi, Jaguar, Porsche and more.

What was its former function?
Fun fact: 
A piston is an engine component that fits snug and moves inside the engine cylinder
transforming the energy from the expansion of a burning gas into mechanical power.
The rod connected to a piston transmits the motion of the piston to an engine.

Recycled Custom Piston & Rod Desk Clocks and Trophies

Engraved desk clock made from a recycled Audi piston and rod.  Retirement gift.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Engraved corporate desk clock made from a recycled Dodge Viper piston and rod.  Artist Steven Shaver.Custom trophy made for VW Credit from a recycled Audi piston and rod.  Artist Steven Shaver.Custom car piston trophy made for a Mitsubishi event.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Recycled Mercedes Benz piston, rod and tire valve desk clock.  Artist Steven Shaver.Recycled Ferrari piston, rod and tire valve desk clock.  Artist Steven Shaver.
click images to enlarge

Piston auto desk clocks start at $150 depending on car.
Options:  Engraved plate:  Add $25.  (may fit on front of piston - photo #2 - if not wood base is required)
Small wood base - photo #1 (cherry or black with silver):  Add $15
Silver, black or red powder coating - photos #2, #5, and #6:  Add $25 each.  Minimum order of 5 if painted. 
Car logo valve cap in piston hole.  Add $20.  Photos #5 and #6.

Piston auto desk trophies start at $165  depending on car.
Options:  Engraved 2" circle inside piston rod hole rather than clock.  Photo #3.
Large wood base (cherry or black with silver) add $25.  Photo #3.
Add additional engraved plate to wood base:  Add $25.
- OR -
Options:  Engraved 3" circle on top of upside down piston:  Add $35.  Photo #4.
Small wood base (cherry or black with silver):  Add $15
Engraved plate on base included with price of base.  Photo #3.
Silver, black or red powder coating - photos #2, #5, and #6:  Add $25 each.  Minimum order of 5 if painted.

email us your choice of clock or trophy, design options and choice of car.
W
e will contact you with order total and art work requirements

Got questions?  Please contact Steven at (310) 781-9792 from 9-6 PST or email:  steven@stevenshaver.com.

RECYCLED LICENSE PLATE CAR PART CLOCKS and AWARD PLAQUES

GO green with our original clocks and award plaques handcrafted from combination of recycled engine gears and license plates.
The license plates are precisely circle cut as clock dials or plaques to show the state's beautiful graphics and a portion of the state
name and are mounted on recycled car parts.  The clocks are powered by a precise Quartz component with metal hands.

Organizing an eco event?  Gear up with our unique auto part awards personalized with engraving and choice of license plate.

Cool men's gift, eco business gift, green corporate award or decor for anyone who likes cars, license plates or recycled art.
Like the look of car engine timing chain and gears without a license plate dial?  See bottom of page for more.

What was its former function?
We all know what license plates are used for but what about timing gears (cam and crank) and chain?  Fun fact:  The gears and chain connected
to the engine camshaft and crankshaft and played an important role in accurate timing for performance and fuel economy. Timing gears (and chain)
are usually replaced when overhauling an engine rather than take a chance with worn parts.  That's good for us for making more clocks!

Representational grid of clocks made with license plates from the 50 US states mounted on recycled car gears.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Click on clock grid to see enlarged representational design of your state.  Actual plate graphics and gear may vary.
 

License Plate Car Part Clocks
- choose your state
and design options -

Desk clock made from a vintage Wisconsin license plate and car gear.  Artist Steven Shaver.
click images to enlarge
gear on whole license plate or circle cut license plate on gear
or timing set (with chain) or engraved circle with your logo
or message on small gear.


- $125 to $185 most states -
click to email us your choice of clock type and state plate or
optional engraving and we will contact you with order total.

 

License Plate Car Gear Award Plaques
- choose your state and engraving options -

Award plaque made from a recycled car gear, California license plate and laser engraved disc.  Artist Steven Shaver.
click images to enlarge
circle cut license plate on gear with engraved circle with your logo or artwork
click to email us your choice of state and we will contact you with order total.

- $125 most states - discount available for quantity orders of 5 or more.

License Plate Car Part Desk Clocks
- choose your state and or engraving options -

Desk clock made from a retired Wyoming license plate and car parts.  Artist Steven Shaver.Engraved car parts license plate custom made for DUB magazine.  Artist Steven Shaver.
circle cut license plate on both gears or engraved circle with your logo
- $280 most states or with engraving
click to email us your choice of clock type and state plate or
engraving on small gear and we will contact you with order total.
You may also choose type of car - may be additional cost.
 
 

Like the look of car engine timing chain and gears without a license plate dial?
We also create custom engraved clocks, wall art and other furnishings from parts from just about
ANY CAR of your choice with
engraved disc, dial, emblems, tags, plaque, etc.

Engraved retirement gift clock made from recycled Jeep parts.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Mercedes Benz Flywheel gear wall clock with tire valve stem.  Artist Steven Shaver.
Wall clock made from a recycled vintage Edsel car gear and Ford Motor Co. factory tag.  Artist Steven Shaver.
custom examples:  (L. to R.) Jeep timing parts wall clock engraved,  vintage Edsel hubcap with Edsel engine parts as wall art,
Javelin engine timing parts desk clock, Mercedes Benz flywheel wall clock with logo tire valve stem and Edsel gear with Ford factory tag.

Most range from $150-$350 based on car, style or engraving.  Email us or call us with your choice of car and whether or not you would
like engraving and we will contact you with price and details.


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