Props at shows? Cheesy?

[biohazardbill]

I'm on the fence about having some props at these shows. While at some antique shops thus weekend I ran into a few things. Magazines are easy. Throw them in the front seat.



But I also found a lawn mower and tool box





They would be going in this truck



So would you think this is cheesy at a car show?
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[BADPURPLE70CHEVY]

Originally Posted by biohazardbill

I'm on the fence about having some props at these shows. While at some antique shops thus weekend I ran into a few things. Magazines are easy. Throw them in the front seat.



But I also found a lawn mower and tool box





They would be going in this truck



So would you think this is cheesy at a car show?
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I think the tool box would be cool but do whatever you want and don't worry what others think at shows. Thats one cool truck.

[tsali39]

I like it!

[Mister-B]

I know I dog on these a lot, but I don't care. At least you're not taking one of those stupid dolls.


I actually like your props. It's interesting. Also, maybe you could find some album covers from hot bands that year, like Led Zeppelin, Beatles, etc.
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[biohazardbill]

I found some Elvis 8 tracks from 67 but the truck has no radio so didn't pick them up.
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[Ol Blue K20]

Dude!!! I like the Western Auto Toolbox. I haven't seen a Western Auto in years. Although I do have a Western Auto shotgun I traded for a pack a smokes a looong time ago shhh don't tell anyone..

[Hubscrub]

I like it fun to see other vintage items, I don't like the dolls either
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[CG]

Personal preference thing, me I don't like props. Let the truck speak for itself. But I do like a build picture album as long as I'm allowed to pick it up and look through it.

[PanelDeland]

I think vintage is cool.The dolls are played out.I think the drive in movie speakers and drive in trays are also.Something unique or that would originally been carried in a truck is cool.Vintage luggage,picnic baskets and coolers are cool.The mags are cool but how often did folks carry them around back in the day?The mower or a bike would be cool.In the 60's and 70's almost all the customs and show cars had Fuel,oil and water cans,or tools on display.I don't think they need it bt if your going to do something in the way of a prop do something period that fits.

[elf w/capital T]

Your truck alone is slick and the props would be neat!!

[leftybass209]

I think the magazines are fine. I personally don't go to car shows and point that stuff out though, and sometimes that stuff is more distracting than attention grabbing. The vehicles should really speak for themselves. I do understand its hard to stand out when you're parked next to several similar vehicles though. I love tri-5 chevys, but 15 in a row is cringe worthy and I'd need something to draw my attention.
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[Chevys10dr]

I like the props at shows, I have an 8 track player so I have 8 tracks laying on the seats, It get noticed, Here is what I am planning to use as a prop, just need to get it restored, it is a 1971 Snow Cruiser like this one. Since I live up in northern Alberta it will fit in nicely.

[72BlckButy]

I like some props.

I've used vintage cooler, my sons tot-rod, dealer documentation (protecto plate, order form, etc)., toolboxes, etc.

Got a few ideas for a new project we have. But those will have to wait.
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[hopped up]

I like that toolbox as long as you put tools in it and use it as a toolbox. Don't bother with the rest of the stuff. Really nice lookin truck!
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[JayDubBlazer]

I'm digging the mower. Any old metal is cool
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[timski69gmc]

I love the mower. Definitely put it and the tool box in the back.

[jondancer]

Cool stuff but I don't know about the props. Iv used a vintage cooler . Your truck is awesome the way it is, what wheels are those.
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[biohazardbill]

Originally Posted by jondancer

Cool stuff but I don't know about the props. Iv used a vintage cooler . Your truck is awesome the way it is, what wheels are those.
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Wheel vintique smoothies and caps.

Thanks guys for all the ideas/comments.
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[cdowns]

if i dressed up a carshow display with vintage stuff from the 60's an 70's that i used to cruis\e with

i'd still get arrested

[Tom Vogel]

No
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[Malamute]

Originally Posted by biohazardbill

Wheel vintique smoothies and caps.

Thanks guys for all the ideas/comments.
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What size? Thanks!

I think the truck looks good as is, I would only consider the tool box.

[mgkgmc]

I'm thinking when I get my motor swap complete I got a running 1974 Cz250 I found in a shed "barn find" thats all original down to the tires. I cant wait to clean it up and put in the back for the Central Cruise we have down here in Phoenix. Here is a pic of it. Its a pretty cool looking dirt bike I think it will be cool to see all the looks. It kind of brings you back to that time period.

[C/10 King]

Props are way cool, I always try to put a couple of era correct items for attention at shows, even if just a pack of crusty smokes on the dash or a awesome comic book on the seat plus I always lug an old ice chess in the bed and keep my cleaning supplies in it just for everyday driving. But you won't find any dolls!!!!

[original-71]

i think props are very cool as long as they are from the year era of the vehicle

[Sicklajoie]

Like CG said I let my truck speak for itself. I like to keep things simple. The only thing I do is put a 69 Chevy truck brochure on the front seat or dash and open it up to this page: