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Hook'em · 06-26-2007, 12:13 PM

Since we don't have a separate "diecast" forum, I am posting here.

I have been gathering 67-72 diecast trucks and blazers for a couple months. I have a good deal in packages and some without. I have been trying to think of the best way(s) to display on my wall in the garage over my work bench. I figured separate displays for the packaged ones and the loose ones. I would love to get some ideas and pics from other board member that have the urge to collect little toys. Also, is there a way to display packages of different sizes like Hotwheels and Johnny Lightning?

Longhorn Man · 06-26-2007, 05:12 PM

I have 2 sheves on a bookshelf dedicated to my toys... I need more since I have other die cast trucks scattered all around on the TV, in the hall way, in the window sill....
Maybe I just need a bigger book shelf?
Note, my set up is nothing like this anymore. I have 4 or 5 times as many toys, and that book shelf won't fit anywhere now, so i had to down size.

RANDY COX · 06-26-2007, 07:38 PM

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RANDY COX · 06-26-2007, 07:43 PM

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BAGGERSOCAL · 06-26-2007, 07:48 PM

For the smaller scale Cars i used the Blue Hotwheels display case that they use to sell at the Mattel store or the mail in Offer back in the late 80's.
i had a alot of fun collecting cars and buying doubles and displaying the cars on the wall.
no longer collect them just collecting dust in my attic

here is a pic of what i was using on my walls

**Palf70Step** · 06-26-2007, 08:19 PM

I have mine on a Rattan entertainment center and now spreading to on top of the piano. I keep telling my wife we are ditching this old rattan thing so I can get something with more shelf space for my toys....soon as I find one I like (for a good price)

**oldiron** · 06-26-2007, 08:43 PM

I have 12 of these.

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-26-2007, 09:34 PM

Here will be my latest for displaying..

WES

ratrod67 · 06-27-2007, 06:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oldiron

I have 12 of these.

Where did you get these?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-27-2007, 11:32 AM

Longhorn Man, Lots of people think that, mainly my wife...lol

I haven't even shown 1/2 of my collection. I have over 200 of the Johny Lightning Blazers that are not pictured, and 20 more of the 55 Panels on the way to me to have customized like the ones in the first pictures.

It did become an obsession for a while, but it has toned down some... There are two more of the stepsides coming out this year, and of coarse I will buy a few of them. I justify buying them because I have them hanging on hooks here in my store for sale, so my wife doesn't bother me too much about it...

WinDancer, I have about 6, 1/24th scale 67 long fleetside (Ace Hardware Trucks) for sale and 2 of the 1/64th LOC Ryders.

**special-K** · 06-26-2007, 09:36 PM

Whatever you do,the key is keeping the dust off of them.I intend to build some cases that copy old store displays,as in antique.Just build a frame of wood and get glass cut to fit.There`s always cureo cabinets,the cases from hobby shops,or how about an old pie cooler from a restaraunt?

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-26-2007, 10:45 PM

I also have a few different ways to display my trucks. WES

Longhorn Man · 06-26-2007, 11:03 PM

wes, I have nothing but respect for you... but man, you got issues!

Chevelle454 · 06-26-2007, 11:59 PM

Randy Cox - What is the wiring for? Looks like the panels I build every day at work...

WinDancer · 06-27-2007, 12:06 AM

Wes, even after you told me the numbers the pics are still overwhelming

Got a 67 or 67 fleet for sale?
Talk to you soon-

RANDY COX · 06-27-2007, 06:37 PM

Chevelle454 that's what it is I went to charlotte for about six weeks and trained on those,There for a company out of texas,To make the bends in chain link fence.Also build some smaller panels.

RACINJASON22 · 06-27-2007, 07:10 PM

Very Nice Guy's!!

My stuff is almost all in boxes at the moment

Hey Wes simply amazing

Nice to see you let the women have a little room for home interioor decorating

Longhorn Man · 06-27-2007, 07:50 PM

she has an angel on top of the TV too!

**Classic Heartbeat** · 06-27-2007, 08:02 PM

You guys are too funny..lol Truth be had, she collects a little die cast herself.. That is here 57 chevy car in the picture. She also has all of the Disney Pixar Cars, and just about any purple chevy that she finds..lol WES

**special-K** · 06-27-2007, 08:21 PM

WTB:Blue Hot Wheels`69 Stepsider.Just one will do

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Hook'em · 06-27-2007, 11:16 PM

You guys are making the assumption that Wes isn't the one watching entertainment tonight.

**oldiron** · 06-28-2007, 01:50 AM

ratrod67. I got them from the MAC tool truck but the price now has gone thru the roof. Over $100 each now.

see ten · 06-28-2007, 06:50 AM

I have a few.

Longhorn Man · 06-28-2007, 07:11 PM

wes... you've been de-throned.

bad_turbo · 06-28-2007, 09:18 PM

some people say its a sickness, but after looking at this, I'd say more like a disease thats contagious, and to think that I contributed to some of this

06-26-2007, 12:13 PM	#1
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Displaying Diecasts Since we don't have a separate "diecast" forum, I am posting here. I have been gathering 67-72 diecast trucks and blazers for a couple months. I have a good deal in packages and some without. I have been trying to think of the best way(s) to display on my wall in the garage over my work bench. I figured separate displays for the packaged ones and the loose ones. I would love to get some ideas and pics from other board member that have the urge to collect little toys. Also, is there a way to display packages of different sizes like Hotwheels and Johnny Lightning? __________________ Hook'em Last edited by Hook'em; 06-26-2007 at 12:13 PM.

06-26-2007, 05:12 PM	#2
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Displaying Diecasts I have 2 sheves on a bookshelf dedicated to my toys... I need more since I have other die cast trucks scattered all around on the TV, in the hall way, in the window sill.... Maybe I just need a bigger book shelf? Note, my set up is nothing like this anymore. I have 4 or 5 times as many toys, and that book shelf won't fit anywhere now, so i had to down size. Last edited by Longhorn Man; 06-26-2007 at 05:17 PM.

06-26-2007, 07:38 PM	#3
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Displaying Diecasts Here are some of mine I have them in a curio cabinet. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

06-26-2007, 07:43 PM	#4
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Displaying Diecasts some more enjoy __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4

06-26-2007, 07:48 PM	#5
BAGGERSOCAL Active Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SO CAL Posts: 226	Re: Displaying Diecasts For the smaller scale Cars i used the Blue Hotwheels display case that they use to sell at the Mattel store or the mail in Offer back in the late 80's. i had a alot of fun collecting cars and buying doubles and displaying the cars on the wall. no longer collect them just collecting dust in my attic here is a pic of what i was using on my walls Attached Images

06-26-2007, 08:19 PM	#6
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 47,228	Re: Displaying Diecasts I have mine on a Rattan entertainment center and now spreading to on top of the piano. I keep telling my wife we are ditching this old rattan thing so I can get something with more shelf space for my toys....soon as I find one I like (for a good price) Attached Images __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God! Last edited by Palf70Step; 06-26-2007 at 08:45 PM.

06-26-2007, 08:43 PM	#7
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Displaying Diecasts I have 12 of these. Attached Images __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

06-26-2007, 09:34 PM	#8
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Displaying Diecasts Here will be my latest for displaying.. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-27-2007, 11:32 AM	#10
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Displaying Diecasts Longhorn Man, Lots of people think that, mainly my wife...lol I haven't even shown 1/2 of my collection. I have over 200 of the Johny Lightning Blazers that are not pictured, and 20 more of the 55 Panels on the way to me to have customized like the ones in the first pictures. It did become an obsession for a while, but it has toned down some... There are two more of the stepsides coming out this year, and of coarse I will buy a few of them. I justify buying them because I have them hanging on hooks here in my store for sale, so my wife doesn't bother me too much about it... WinDancer, I have about 6, 1/24th scale 67 long fleetside (Ace Hardware Trucks) for sale and 2 of the 1/64th LOC Ryders. __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-26-2007, 09:36 PM	#11
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Displaying Diecasts Whatever you do,the key is keeping the dust off of them.I intend to build some cases that copy old store displays,as in antique.Just build a frame of wood and get glass cut to fit.There`s always cureo cabinets,the cases from hobby shops,or how about an old pie cooler from a restaraunt? __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-26-2007, 10:45 PM	#12
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Displaying Diecasts I also have a few different ways to display my trucks. WES Attached Images __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-26-2007, 11:03 PM	#13
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Displaying Diecasts wes, I have nothing but respect for you... but man, you got issues!

06-26-2007, 11:59 PM	#14
Chevelle454 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: MN Posts: 380	Re: Displaying Diecasts Randy Cox - What is the wiring for? Looks like the panels I build every day at work... __________________ 1972 C10 1972 C20

06-27-2007, 12:06 AM	#15
WinDancer The Original HotRod KnifeMaker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tenino, Washington Posts: 811	Re: Displaying Diecasts Wes, even after you told me the numbers the pics are still overwhelming Got a 67 or 67 fleet for sale? Talk to you soon- __________________ Dave 69 GMC SWB 2WD 454 Turbo 400

06-27-2007, 06:37 PM	#16
RANDY COX Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: RADFORD, VA Posts: 2,651	Re: Displaying Diecasts Chevelle454 that's what it is I went to charlotte for about six weeks and trained on those,There for a company out of texas,To make the bends in chain link fence.Also build some smaller panels. __________________ 1964 BBC 402 4x4



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06-27-2007, 07:10 PM	#17
RACINJASON22 GEARHEAD Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: CENTRAL,PA Posts: 2,284	Re: Displaying Diecasts Very Nice Guy's!! My stuff is almost all in boxes at the moment Hey Wes simply amazing Nice to see you let the women have a little room for home interioor decorating Attached Images __________________ 72 SWB 2WD MY PROJECT 72 LWB 4X4 FUTURE PROJECT SUBSCRIBE HEREBOARD VENDORS HERE NORWOOD MEET SURVIVOR!

06-27-2007, 07:50 PM	#18
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Displaying Diecasts she has an angel on top of the TV too!

06-27-2007, 08:02 PM	#19
Classic Heartbeat Project Junkie! Fishing Poor!! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Olympia,Wa. 98512 Posts: 10,766	Re: Displaying Diecasts You guys are too funny..lol Truth be had, she collects a little die cast herself.. That is here 57 chevy car in the picture. She also has all of the Disney Pixar Cars, and just about any purple chevy that she finds..lol WES __________________ On-line catolog Classic Heartbeat Pickup Parts WEHEPP@comcast.net Call us Toll Free (888) 338-2502 Like Us on Facebook No appointment necessary. 72 BB Chevy Custom Deluxe / Custom Camper 67 I-6 (Soon to be 5.7 LS1) Panel 68 BB Chevy Short Bed 72 6.0 LQ9 Short Bed Chevy 4X4 Olympia's fastest growing truck parts supplier. Olympia's home for Wayward Chevys

06-27-2007, 08:21 PM	#20
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: Displaying Diecasts WTB:Blue Hot Wheels`69 Stepsider.Just one will do. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

06-27-2007, 11:16 PM	#21
Hook'em Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Round Rock, Texas Posts: 858	Re: Displaying Diecasts You guys are making the assumption that Wes isn't the one watching entertainment tonight. __________________ Hook'em

06-28-2007, 01:50 AM	#22
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,094	Re: Displaying Diecasts ratrod67. I got them from the MAC tool truck but the price now has gone thru the roof. Over $100 each now. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

06-28-2007, 06:50 AM	#23
see ten WTB this ad Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lafayette Georgia Posts: 5,074	Re: Displaying Diecasts I have a few.

06-28-2007, 07:11 PM	#24
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Re: Displaying Diecasts wes... you've been de-throned.

06-28-2007, 09:18 PM	#25
bad_turbo turbo enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: carmichael, ca. Posts: 1,826	Re: Displaying Diecasts some people say its a sickness, but after looking at this, I'd say more like a disease thats contagious, and to think that I contributed to some of this __________________ "But daddy, I didn't hit them all with a stick"...what my 6 year old tells me when I pick him up from school early for fighting "

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