I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

silvereagle07 · 08-05-2016, 01:52 PM

I began to run out of room for my loose trucks. I had been using a grill from a 91 Suburban. So the kids and I decided we would do something a little different. We went searching at a local salvage yard and came across this nice 74 Suburban with the grille still intact. $20 later we had a starting point. I know the 73-74 grille has been used numerous times but we added a little to it. Let me know what you think...

All assembled and painted..multiple layers from stain, white and sunset red.

silvereagle07 · 08-05-2016, 01:56 PM

Filling up fast...

flashed · 08-05-2016, 05:25 PM

Looks great ,I like it .I have similar plans for my extra 74 grill.

1badgmc · 08-05-2016, 08:25 PM

Pretty sweet work.

silvereagle07 · 08-08-2016, 04:36 PM

Thanks guys.

**special-K** · 08-09-2016, 09:11 AM

Perfect! I love the 73/74 grilles best, but don't have that truck. I hate to be a copy cat, but....

silvereagle07 · 08-09-2016, 09:36 PM

Thanks special-k! I had seen someone do just the grille before but I wanted to do something a little different. Copy away!

**special-K** · 08-11-2016, 07:28 AM

Saw a 73/74 grille laying across the isle from me at Carlisle last weekend, but didn't think I had a need for it. Thanks a lot for waiting till I'm up there to post this!

Just kidding. Thanks for the idea. I have some old Matchboxes (as in grey wheels) in an old wooden Coke case in my bedroom. My old log house I heat with wood with a neighbor's gravel driveway running real close by it is a dusty bin...unbelievably so! I'll have to do mine with a glass face. I have assorted thick glass saved for building cases, but prolly nothing the right size. I'll have to grab my wallet for that.

silvereagle07 · 08-18-2016, 06:14 PM

I'm currently adding lights to the display for a night feature . Let them shine a little.

YBNORML · 08-31-2016, 10:32 PM

That is a ridiculously awesome idea! Nice work! Just so you know, I'm gonna copy you

silvereagle07 · 09-06-2016, 08:57 PM

Thanks YBNORML! It was a fun project for me and the kids. It turned out good.

weasel29gm · 01-21-2017, 05:48 PM

Very nice! Gonna copy you too!

**special-K** · 01-21-2017, 10:34 PM

WTB: One 71/72 Chevy grille insert and one 73/74 Chevy grille insert

silvereagle07 · 01-24-2017, 08:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weasel29gm

Very nice! Gonna copy you too!

Thanks man! I appreciate it . I need to make more. I've already run out of space for them.

silvereagle07 · 01-24-2017, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by special-K

WTB: One 71/72 Chevy grille insert and one 73/74 Chevy grille insert

Will they fit inside of a 71/72 grill? If so, I'm going to get one sometime this week. I need the space.

**3757chevy** · 11-19-2020, 07:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by silvereagle07

Will they fit inside of a 71/72 grill? If so, I'm going to get one sometime this week. I need the space.

3 years later...NO they only fit in a few larger openings near the center.

**special-K** · 11-26-2020, 12:10 PM

Oh well, thanks for sharing that

08-05-2016, 01:52 PM	#1
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... I began to run out of room for my loose trucks. I had been using a grill from a 91 Suburban. So the kids and I decided we would do something a little different. We went searching at a local salvage yard and came across this nice 74 Suburban with the grille still intact. $20 later we had a starting point. I know the 73-74 grille has been used numerous times but we added a little to it. Let me know what you think... All assembled and painted..multiple layers from stain, white and sunset red. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-05-2016, 01:56 PM	#2
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Filling up fast... __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-05-2016, 05:25 PM	#3
flashed Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canton ga Posts: 12,724	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Looks great ,I like it .I have similar plans for my extra 74 grill.

08-05-2016, 08:25 PM	#4
1badgmc Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 3,153	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Pretty sweet work. __________________ '91 GMC RC Sportside '98 Chevy Suburban '88 Chevy Crew Cab Dually

08-08-2016, 04:36 PM	#5
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Thanks guys. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-09-2016, 09:11 AM	#6
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Perfect! I love the 73/74 grilles best, but don't have that truck. I hate to be a copy cat, but.... __________________ "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 ~

08-09-2016, 09:36 PM	#7
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Thanks special-k! I had seen someone do just the grille before but I wanted to do something a little different. Copy away! __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-11-2016, 07:28 AM	#8
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Saw a 73/74 grille laying across the isle from me at Carlisle last weekend, but didn't think I had a need for it. Thanks a lot for waiting till I'm up there to post this! Just kidding. Thanks for the idea. I have some old Matchboxes (as in grey wheels) in an old wooden Coke case in my bedroom. My old log house I heat with wood with a neighbor's gravel driveway running real close by it is a dusty bin...unbelievably so! I'll have to do mine with a glass face. I have assorted thick glass saved for building cases, but prolly nothing the right size. I'll have to grab my wallet for that. __________________ "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 ~

08-18-2016, 06:14 PM	#9
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... I'm currently adding lights to the display for a night feature . Let them shine a little. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

08-31-2016, 10:32 PM	#10
YBNORML Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,844	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... That is a ridiculously awesome idea! Nice work! Just so you know, I'm gonna copy you __________________ --------------------------------------------------------------- Jason. 68’ GMC shortbox https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...d.php?t=794201 72' 2WD Blazer http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=425385 67' LongBox C-10 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=691845 InstaGram ybnorml67

09-06-2016, 08:57 PM	#11
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Thanks YBNORML! It was a fun project for me and the kids. It turned out good. __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

01-21-2017, 05:48 PM	#12
weasel29gm SLOW BUT SURE,BUT CLOSER Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: eleanor wv usa Posts: 3,103	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Very nice! Gonna copy you too! __________________ 69 C-10, OWNED 38YRS... 350 over 30, 350 Turbo, 3:73 Posi P/S, P/B Black with red and black int. ''LOVE THESE OLD ''TRUCKS.......

01-21-2017, 10:34 PM	#13
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... WTB: One 71/72 Chevy grille insert and one 73/74 Chevy grille insert __________________ "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 ~

11-26-2020, 12:10 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: I finally finished my new Hot wheels display... Oh well, thanks for sharing that __________________ "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 ~

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