On trucks and older vehicles, you can see a small metal bucket hanging from the side or at the stern. If on cars these are just small miniature metal souvenirs, then on trucks these are full-fledged buckets, the purpose of which remains unclear to many drivers. Let's talk in more detail about why drivers hang a small bucket on the back of their car.
Several versions of the appearance of this tradition
The first hypothesis for the emergence of the tradition of hanging a metal bucket on trucks is explained by the fact that in the past, when horse-drawn transport was most common, small buckets of grease or tar were hung on carts to lubricate the creaking wooden wheels. It is quite possible that at the beginning of the last century, drivers adopted this habit, carrying a small bucket on the rear beam or towbar mount, in which oil or other technical liquids were stored.
There is also a practical explanation for this tradition. When operating a car in the far north, the diesel fuel often froze in the tank, so starting the car was only possible by lighting a small fire under the frozen gas tank. The easiest way to do this is to have a small metal bucket on hand containing coals or dry wood chips. Such a bucket was set on fire, the gas tank froze, the driver quickly started the car, and then easily put out a small fire in a metal bucket.
The third version of the origin of this tradition of carrying a small bucket with you comes from lovers of outdoor activities and tourism. In such a small container it was possible to transport water that was used for drinking or household needs. In such a case, such a bucket was made closed and sealed, which made it possible to prevent water contamination when traveling by car, even on country roads.
What is a towbar
This device is designed to interface trailers and other wheeled loads with the vehicle. The ball located in the upper part is used for fixation. The fastening and strength of the material are calculated in accordance with the direction and magnitude of the load. The ball and the entire structure as a whole are subject to vertical and horizontal forces. Mechanical stresses arise in each part, which do not remain constant when the car moves. Sharp impacts require a large margin of safety. The coupling of the towbar to the machine is usually carried out using threaded connections. Some cars are equipped with this device from the factory, others need to install it yourself. To do this, you need to know the characteristics of the machine. They depend on engine power, strength of gearbox components, wheels, etc. This information can be found in the owner's manual. In accordance with the data obtained, the desired product is selected and installed.
A metal bucket is a common souvenir
If initially such metal buckets were used by truckers and drivers of all kinds of agricultural machinery, then later small-sized metal souvenir buckets became popular with car owners. Of course, hanging such a metal bucket on an executive sedan or sports coupe with low ground clearance will be problematic and simply stupid, but on an SUV or a full-fledged crossover it will be an original and unusual accessory.
Such a small metal bucket will not have any practical value; it is just a decoration for the car and a way to emphasize the originality of the car owner. Owners of vintage cars often do this, paying tribute to the driving habits that were in fashion in the fifties and seventies of the last century.
On sale you can choose original versions of such metal buckets, made forged or branded for specific cars. In the latter case, such accessories will be an excellent gift for every car owner. At the same time, it is not at all necessary to carry them on a tow bar; they can be used to store various devices, oil and other technical fluids, which they carry in small cans in the trunk of a car.
Children's bucket on the car.
Guys, why do you hang a baby bucket in the back of the car or what do you think?
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KrestanosecNSKGuys, why do you hang a baby bucket in the back of the car or what do you think?
Previously, during the USSR, buckets were carried on the back of trucks :0) well, to drain the gas or water the car .. now it’s like a souvenir :0)
We are responsible for those who were not sent on time...
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KrestanosecNSKGuys, why do you hang a baby bucket in the back of the car or what do you think?
I hung it in the field for myself after the arrival of one comrade in one piece. Nobody broke anything for anyone - didn’t crumple it... he hit the rear axle, slipping under the bumper. Well, when I met this friend the next day, he pointed to the bucket and promised to withdraw money for a new bucket another time ;). I also used this bucket as an ashtray. For some reason the cigarette butts don't fall out.
So I sold the cornfield with a bucket.
I should have asked))) now I’m looking to hang up a new one, otherwise I tore off the old one in the pits
Just because you were discharged from the madhouse does not mean that you have been cured. You just became like everyone else.
I had a bucket, an exact copy)) We took the idorgi in the parking lot near Maria-Ra))
Z.Y. And it looked funny by the way))
I think the condensation is draining
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victorvjust for fun I guess
so you need to hang a 10 liter bucket)))
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MR.HEMIso you need to hang a 10 liter bucket)))
Well, if it were a truck, but otherwise it would be smaller)))
z.y. By the way, has anyone seen a small galvanized one for sale? Something like this, otherwise I lost mine ((they gave it to me a long time ago
Just because you were discharged from the madhouse does not mean that you have been cured. You just became like everyone else.
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denborWell, if it were a truck, but otherwise it would be smaller)))
z.y. By the way, has anyone seen a small galvanized one for sale? Something like this, otherwise I lost mine ((they gave it to me a long time ago
but these are hung by those whose signal does not work, only they hang lower so that they drag along the asphalt)
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denborWell, if it were a truck, but otherwise it would be smaller)))
z.y. By the way, has anyone seen a small galvanized one for sale? Something like this, otherwise I lost mine ((they gave it to me a long time ago
there is such a thing! pick it up for 353 rubles
LEFT MY WIFE AND TWO LITTLE CHILDREN. . . ..tits
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victorvbut these are hung by those whose signal does not work, only they hang lower so that they drag along the asphalt)
I just changed the bumper, and such a bucket just begs to be put on it))))))))
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there is such a thing! pick it up for 353 rubles
seriously there?? then I'll pick it up
Just because you were discharged from the madhouse does not mean that you have been cured. You just became like everyone else.
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korolych100there is such a thing! pick it up for 353 rubles
Is this the only one you have? Otherwise I need it too)
The commanders in the bushes are not slacking!
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denborI just changed the bumper, and such a bucket just begs to be put on it))))))))
seriously there?? then I'll pick it up
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Is this the only one you have? Otherwise I need it too)
Well, I don’t think you can fight. enough for both. write in a personal message to anyone who cares
LEFT MY WIFE AND TWO LITTLE CHILDREN. . . ..tits
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denborWell, if it were a truck, but otherwise it would be smaller)))
z.y. By the way, has anyone seen a small galvanized one for sale? Something like this, otherwise I lost mine ((they gave it to me a long time ago
https://www.ikea.com/ru/ru/catalog/products/90155672/ You just need to attach a handle.
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Thank you very much for the bucket))))))))))))))))))))))))))) By the way,
I noticed that with such a bumper, fewer idorgs began to hang on the tail)) They immediately keep their distance, blah))Last edited by denbor; 02.09.2012 at 17:52.
Just because you were discharged from the madhouse does not mean that you have been cured. You just became like everyone else.
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denborThank you very much for the bucket)))))))))))))))))))))
By the way, I noticed that with such a bumper there are fewer idorgs hanging on the tail)) they immediately keep their distance blah))
Isn’t there something like this yet? I’d hang it for myself too...)))
Checking a car with a thickness gauge ET-444
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AAA54Isn’t there something like this yet? I’d hang it for myself too...)))
Ask Kolych100 if he still has it
Just because you were discharged from the madhouse does not mean that you have been cured. You just became like everyone else.
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What do people do in garages if almost no one parks cars there?
Every day in the morning I drive along the same route: from the house to the garage. And in my city there are so many garage cooperatives that some people believe that there are as many cars as there are garages in all the city buildings. You can look at the photo - these “anthills” begin at the very top and for at least a kilometer down there are rows to the right and left. descent to my garage cooperative
At the same time, on each row you can count up to 50 garages, and sometimes more (depending on the cooperative).
sometimes up to hundreds of garages on one row
And many can rightly note that today almost no one leaves their car in garages. Yes, there are still such drivers, but most often these are elderly people who have nowhere to go, and they need a car once a week, or even less often. And it’s inconvenient now: leave your vehicle in the garage and walk another 1, 2 or even 5 km to your house.
And you can often see garages whose gates are overgrown with grass, and you can immediately see that no one has been using it for a long time. And there are quite a lot of similar ones.
abandoned garages are not uncommon
But nevertheless, there are many “living” garages that their owners constantly use. But what are they doing there if they are not using them for their intended purpose?
- Some people use it instead of a pantry, storing unnecessary junk there or things that simply don’t fit in the apartment. Bicycles, baby strollers. various remnants of building materials after repairs, etc.
- Since most of these premises have basements under the entire area, food storage is also a fairly common picture. And many people are not going to sell their garage precisely because of the basement.
- Warehouses. Recently, there have been a lot of people who work for themselves, and they often use such garages as a warehouse. For building materials, things, spare parts or even equipment. Very convenient and cheap compared to regular commercial real estate.
- Car service. This is probably one of the most common types of activities at GSK, and here everyone does what they are good at: some do diagnostics, others specialize exclusively in repairing steering racks, and others open a tire shop.
- Automatic disassembly is not so common, but in my city, almost every fifth GSK has its own disassembly. I personally have been doing dismantling for 7 years now, and it’s very convenient: minimal rent, no problems with neighbors (you don’t bother anyone, unlike a private house), and convenient access roads.
There are, of course, several other types of activities that can be organized in the garage, but such businessmen are often then taken away in jail in a police UAZ, so we won’t talk about them
Legends and opinions
Some fairly elderly people, who have older examples of the domestic automobile industry, keep such an accessory in memory of wonderful times behind the steering wheel, as a souvenir. Usually the bucket is hooked to a device that is designed for towing various trailers. As you can see, this is an old custom and should have had at least some explanation .
There are many versions of the origin. And each option complements the other.
Main myths:
- Digging deeply into the historical jungle, it turns out that the bucket was in village carts and in carriages for gentlemen. At that time, horse-drawn carts were mainly used on the streets of any Russian city. It was still a long time before the invention of bearings, so instead of an assembly unit, a respected cab driver had tar lubricant for the hub. Many drivers still consider it a kind of talisman when traveling on the road.
- The second version is more practical. Experienced truck drivers and road train drivers in the northern part of the country have more than once encountered diesel fuel freezing. There is only one thing left, to melt the diesel fuel, it was necessary to make a fire under the tank where the fuel is located. This is where the treasured bucket will help, because on a long flight it is the only means available for starting a fire on the road asphalt.
