Non-automotive collections

[hvychev]

What do you guys collect that is non-automotive related? I have had this fantasy (it has to be a fantasy for now due to lack of funds) to do a 30's-40's's style room or kitchen with a juke box (preferably a Wuritzer Bubbler), old Coke signs and related era advertising and decor. Do any of you have like a 50's style room with Coke advertising or a cool collection that you would be willing to post pictures of? I know there are plenty of obsessive collectors out there like me that have non-automotive collections.

[Salvatore]

I collect/buy some old vintage menus at times. Love the 50's table and chairs. I remember them pretty well. Wish I had more room. I also collect 50's 60's Marx, Tonka trucks and some old unbuilt model Kits. It does not have to be real expensive collecting that stuff if you look around and go to local auctions and things. Also visit local used furniture and second hand stores. A good idea Frank. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[fbirdguy]

Here are a couple of shots of my dealership/warehouse. You can't see the gas pumps, redline Hotwheels/Matchbox and Vintage model kits and promos. I don't think there is much I don't collect. Thankfully, my wife doesn't visit here much.:)

http://www.carbuffs.com/tawarehouse2.jpg

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[MosportGreen66]

I collect articles about crooked cops.

[hvychev]

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I collect articles about crooked cops.

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Huh? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/dunno.gif

[resto4u]

Vintage kitchen table and chairs from 50's-60's are collectable and expensive. I went into a furniture store near the peterson auto museum. There prices were a $1000 or more for a vintage table and chairs. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif

[hvychev]

Wow, those tables and chairs are bringing that type of coin? My neighborhood is filled with old houses where the people have been living in them for generations. I usually attend estate sales here since a lot of the old ethnics are dying off and there is usually one of those table & chairs sets at every sale. Most of them are now in the basement and not used. The ones that I have inquired about have been priced at $200-300. Man, it looks like I need to pick one up!

[x Baldwin Motion]

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you mean you've been buying a newspaper everyday this week ?

[hvychev]

By the way fbirdguy, AMAZING stash! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif

[hvychev]

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you mean you've been buying a newspaper everyday this week ?

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No. What that was all about is Mossport thinks I am a cop so that was a dig against me for outing him about the decal he was selling. I don't want to crap up this thread so I will just let it go.

[MosportGreen66]

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I collect articles about crooked cops.

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you mean you've been buying a newspaper everyday this week ?

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Yes, Chris, very good...

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No. What that was all about is Mossport thinks I am a cop so that was a dig against me for outing him about the decal he was selling. I don't want to crap up this thread so I will just let it go.

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Couldn't be more wrong. I just read a series of interesting articles...

[Tarrytown SS427s]

My family has been into vintage Standard & O gauge Lionel trains for decades, and now I am really into it too. I wish I had some layout/shelf pictures to post..
Steve

[RichSchmidt]

Fbird,you would be the coolest kid on ANY block in America.Keep up the good work.

[hvychev]

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My family has been into vintage Standard & O gauge Lionel trains for decades, and now I am really into it too. I wish I had some layout/shelf pictures to post..
Steve

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The train stuff sounds cool. I know some guys that are into that. I know trains could run some big money.

Speaking of pictures, I wish I could post some pics in the gallery but I know it's down. I myself am a local historian and have an EXTENSIVE collection of historical items, books, pamphlets, photographs, ephemera, and other items from my neighborhood and a couple of surrounding neighborhoods I am interested in.

[1969l78]

Old guns and decoys

[John]

You may want to check this out.....Looks like fun...
....You might find something...Hmmm? http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif
http://www.gasguys1.com/

[John]

This is also coming up this month....
http://www.indyadshow.com/index.html
...I have never been to it....but looks like fun http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[XXXGoldL34M20]

I have a room dedicated to the great Bobby Orr,the best hockey player of all time. i also have most hall of fame Rookie cards of hockey players from the 20's-80's and many complete sets of hockey cards from the 50's-80's with wrappers and display boxes.
see attachment to see a scope of my bobby orr room.

[budnate]

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Old guns and decoys

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Decoys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif...what do you have and how many??


lets add NOS vintage fishing tackle,

Vintage outboards & Vintage outboard Jets, 80's video games may be a new one, picked up Asteroids last fall...Pac Man is calling to me.

[camarojoe]

I collect old Fenders.

http://joeybsyc.smugmug.com/Music/GuitarsII/DSC00894/802043733_gLsWF-L.jpg

[budnate]

Dang Joe, I didnt know that, those are really cool, we are a odd bunch of people thats for sure http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Supercar_Kid]

I collect game worn hockey jerseys. Pittsburgh Penguins mainly. Please check them out here. (http://s79.photobucket.com/albums/j134/ErikMBarr/Game%20Worn%20Jerseys/?start=all)

[hvychev]

Here is some pictures of my local memorabilia collection. I collect items from Berwyn & Cicero, IL and from a couple of Chicago neighborhoods. I recently used my collection write a book on a Chicago neighborhood that has been published and will be released in stores on April 19th.

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[hvychev]

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[hvychev]

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[Late BrakeU2]

Awesome Schwinn collection! I wonder how many people "get" the connection with the musclebikes. I have gravitated to the runabouts, but have a couple ramshorn's that are minty. Is that a Coppertone fenderless 64 in the lower left?

My other sickness, Honda 50's.(One corner of the room)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/LateBrakeU2/group3.jpg

Like lays potato chips,ya can't have just one http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

[L-79 Nova]

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Awesome Schwinn collection! I wonder how many people "get" the connection with the musclebikes. I have gravitated to the runabouts, but have a couple ramshorn's that are minty. Is that a Coppertone fenderless 64 in the lower left?

My other sickness, Honda 50's.(One corner of the room)
http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a147/LateBrakeU2/group3.jpg
I just sold my two CT-70's, a restored '73' 3-speed and an original '70' H model. Fun bikes, Ron...
Like lays potato chips,ya can't havejust one http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/naughty.gif

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[Salvatore]

WOW Frank, nice stuff! I love pinback and political buttons. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[RichSchmidt]

Hey Late brake.I have a mid 70's Honda Z50.I need a gas tank for it.Let me know if you have anything that isnt rotted to death.A friend of mine has a 77ish Z50 pit bike for parts{the engine and clutch are trashed} so if you need anything PM me.Thanks.

[drdave69]

Latebrake, I had a QA50 as a kid in the early 1970's. Got one of those?

[1969l78]

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Old guns and decoys

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Decoys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif...what do you have and how many??


lets add NOS vintage fishing tackle,

Vintage outboards & Vintage outboard Jets, 80's video games may be a new one, picked up Asteroids last fall...Pac Man is calling to me.

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Some michigan decoys bunch of Masons from canvasbacks-mallards-bluebills-some with tack eyes, many with glass eyes.All kinds

[scuncio kid]

I collect old surfboards but the longboards 9' + 10' Like Hobie, Dewey Weber, Bing , Hanson ect but if they are straped to the top of my woodie wagon does that mean they are automotive

[Fast67VelleN2O]

I have a collection of aluminum intake manifolds. The only catch is, I have to pay less than $100 for them at a swap meet and they have to be odd aftermarket or original GM or Ford pieces in order to stay on the wall. I'll get some pics posted soon.

[Canuck]

Life,Time and Newsweek magazines with significant publishing dates. Example Life magazine dated Oct 13 1952,the day I was born.Family Birthdays and anniversaries.
Weekly magazines usually had the date on the front cover.
have about 25 special ones.
Paul

[bad1racing]

Frank,I was going to ask when your book was going to come out.Now we know.I talked to your dad at MCACN in November and he said it was getting close.What book stores will it be in or where can we buy a copy?

Kendall http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[hvychev]

Kendall, The book will be locally in all the usual stores like Borders, Barnes & Noble, etc. It will be available online at Amazon.com and other online book outlets. I did not mention it much here because it's such a local Chicago topic that I figured there would not be much interest to people out of the area. Thank's for asking though! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[budnate]

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Old guns and decoys

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Decoys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif...what do you have and how many??


lets add NOS vintage fishing tackle,

Vintage outboards & Vintage outboard Jets, 80's video games may be a new one, picked up Asteroids last fall...Pac Man is calling to me.

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Some michigan decoys bunch of Masons from canvasbacks-mallards-bluebills-some with tack eyes, many with glass eyes.All kinds

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Nice!! I dont have any Mason's to hard to find out here , I started with canvas wraps, corks, palm frond, early styrafoams, Herters, Restles,and very early plastics, local hand carved stuff, one of these days we will have to compare pieces I have about 50 or so I think lost count, my deal is they needed to have been in the field.


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[SuperNovaSS]

Matt, I'd like to see pics. But sorry to tell you, automotive intake manifolds are automotive.

Jason

[camarojoe]

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Matt, I'd like to see pics. But sorry to tell you, automotive intake manifolds are automotive.

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http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/haha.gif I was thinkin' it myself...

[JChlupsa]

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Matt, I'd like to see pics. But sorry to tell you, automotive intake manifolds are automotive.

Jason

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but only if they are Chevy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif

[1969l78]

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Old guns and decoys

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Decoys http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shocked.gif...what do you have and how many??




lets add NOS vintage fishing tackle,

Vintage outboards & Vintage outboard Jets, 80's video games may be a new one, picked up Asteroids last fall...Pac Man is calling to me.

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Some michigan decoys bunch of Masons from canvasbacks-mallards-bluebills-some with tack eyes, many with glass eyes.All kinds

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Nice!! I dont have any Mason's to hard to find out here , I started with canvas wraps, corks, palm frond, early styrafoams, Herters, Restles,and very early plastics, local hand carved stuff, one of these days we will have to compare pieces I have about 50 or so I think lost count, my deal is they needed to have been in the field.


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I agree on the field tested http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif

[PeteLeathersac]

Whttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gifW...what a buncha' Chttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gifhttp://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/drool.gifL stuff!!!

Like many here I've got too much stuff but most important to me are my vintage racing snowmobiles..
Luckily I got started in the late 70's when few cared and they were cheap so ended up w/ a couple dozen or more factory racers from the glory years of the late 60's to the early 80's..
A few are one of one also some w/ amous racing histories including driver names many here would recognise from their other racing exploits..

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~ Pete

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