Guest knightfan2691 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 "Do you see what I see?" __ One Republic __ 'Stop & Stare' The recent warmer temps & sunshine, along with seeing many older vehicles out'n'about while I'm driving my "winter" 1979 Caprice Classic, have me itchin' to drive my "summer" 1989 Caprice Classic, for which I need energy to detail it. I'll probably re-instate complete insurance on it soon. With no job prospects or disability (recently received a rejection letter, but will appeal), I'll probably leave my '79 & '81 MCs in storage this season, in an attempt to try to keep them. MEANTIME, I've been "playing around" with some of my scale model cars.... Last year, I bought 2 large display cases to showcase more of my collection. When I put cars in them, however, I was disappointed at the "wasted space" created by the rather tall top/cover. It didn't bother me enough to do anything about it, though, at the time. BUT ... with the recent addition of dealer promo models & the desire to display a few more of my small scale cars, the "wasted space" became a bit of an aggravator. So, using plexiglass that Dad & Mom had, a family friend cut 2 pieces to add a "layer" to each case. Trying to figure out how to support the new level, I happened to walk past a can of Tinker Toys ... & bam, found my "posts"! I secured the Tinker Toys to the plexiglass & the bottom of the case with tape. While the Tinker Toys take up a bit too much space (to my liking) on the lower level, it's better to virtually double my "display space" instead of buying a 3rd case ... for now. My dealer models all together! BACK ROW, L-R: 1992 Ford F-150 1966 Buick Riviera 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass 1980 Monza 1978 MC 1979 MC (already had) 1980 MC (already had) 1975 Dodge Monaco/Road Runner FRONT ROW, L-R: 1979 El Camino 1975 Caprice Classic Newly 2-tiered Display Case (showcasing some of my multiple makes) TOP TIER 1992 Ford F-150 dealer promo 1975 Dodge Monaco/Road Runner dealer promo newer Ford Mustang (bed of dealer promo pickup) old Ford police car (to the left of & behind the pickup) Ford Maverick camper (w/United States map on it) Ford Thunderbird 4 Dodge Chargers (including the 1999 concept) VW Dodge police car BOTTOM TIER 1977 Cadillac Coupe DeVille dealer promo 1975 Oldsmobile Cutlass dealer promo 1966 Buick Riviera dealer promo Oldmobile Delta 88 Cadillac sedan Buick Regal sedan Pontiac Firebird + 2 cars not seen in photo, an early 1970s Oldsmobile Cutlass on the left & a 2005ish Pontiac GTO on the right Newly 2-tiered Display Case (part of my new "Monte Carlo" family) TOP TIER 1st gens ... 1 Hot Wheels 1970 MC & 1 each of the Johnny Lighting 1970, 1971 & 1972 MCs 2nd gens ... 1977 model kit & several "Stocker" Hot Wheels model variations 1999 concept for the 2000-7 versions MC nameplate various MC emblems Union 76 ball (commemorating "my" '76 MC my parents owned) BOTTOM TIER 3rd gens ... 1978, 1979 & 1980 MC dealer promos 4th gens ... notchback #3 Wrangler NASCAR & Hot Wheels stock SS on the left, a variation of the stock SS in front, & Aerocoupe #3 Wrangler NASCAR & Johnny Lightning stock Aerocoupe on the right card for the 4th gen MC Sport Coupe model MC "money" dash plaque from a MC Nationals Display Shelves, wall, ROUGH draft! These 2 shelves are part of a wall-hanging shelving unit. TOP SHELF More of my MC collection BOTTOM SHELF All sorts of makes & models Display Case, wall-mounted, ROUGH draft! 6th TOP SHELF, L-R Chevettes Citation Corvette Corvair Bel Airs 5th SHELF Impalas 4th SHELF, L-R Camaros Corvettes Caprice Classics (1975 promo model & smaller 1979 sedan) 3rd SHELF, L-R Blazers Suburbans El Caminos (including 1979 dealer promo) pick-ups 2nd SHELF More MCs! 1st SHELF, L-R El Caminos 1980 Monza dealer promo Malibus Impalas Camaro Corvette Chevelles Display Shelf, dresser, ROUGH draft! Slightly re-configured this, too, which showcases more of my MCs! Here is how my wall-mounted Display Case area looked a few years ago: http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/DSC07617r8_jpg.html Of course, my nephew knows NOT to play with Uncle Cort's "special display" cars; besides, he has his own (some of which I bought him; some of which were/are mine). I took this pic of Nephew James & Niece Jennalyn: Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "Why can't this be real?" __ Restless Heart __ 'Fast Movin' Train' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrj52 Posted April 15, 2013 Share Posted April 15, 2013 OK---You are ate up,,,,,,,And we are all jealous.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knightfan2691 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 OK---You are ate up,,,,,,,And we are all jealous.. Ate up? Not sure what you mean.... Anyway, sorry ... I thought that this might be cool for some of you to see, since the models aren't usually shown anywhere except for where I live. I know others have shared pics of their model displays before. And, since I had to sell 3 of my cars last year, this is just a way to keep my "MC family", but in a different form. BTW, these are older pics of my collection ... including an image of my HO scale train table when it was up'n'runnin': http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort/collection/collection.html Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "Loose your blues" __ Kenny Loggins __ 'Footloose' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Wiles Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 awesome collection, wish i had a way of displaying some of my stuff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vaughn Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Nice collection Cort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest knightfan2691 Posted May 2, 2013 Share Posted May 2, 2013 awesome collection, wish i had a way of displaying some of my stuff Thank you, Kevin! What about putting some in curio cabinets? Course, you always have that nice big garage, too. Originally Posted By: Vaughn Nice collection Cort. Thank you, Vaughn! Cort | 39.m.IL | pigValve + paceMaker + cowValve | 2 MCs + '79 & '89 Caprice Classics CHD.cars + RoadTrips.hobbies.RadioShows.us66 = http://www.chevyasylum.com/cort OLD CARS, STRONG HEARTS = https://www.facebook.com/OldCarsStrongHearts "Some things just glitter and shine" __ Confederate Railroad __ 'Daddy Never Was The Cadillac Kind' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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