Recycling old trophies? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72c20customcamper · 01-31-2020, 08:04 PM

Well every year my wife does spring cleaning and I'm really not a trophy guy so they just collect dust . But I have tried to donate them to different clubs and organizations and get the same "No thanks" I even tried the BSA for their pinewood durby trophies . Seems they all want $ 100 or more donation for a trophy in your name that cost 20 bucks. I actually ask not to be judged and still get one. These are from 2019

Anybody know of an organization that may take them? Because they are going to the dump next week

notsolo · 01-31-2020, 08:19 PM

Is there a trophy shop close by, take them back to there maker!

**special-K** · 01-31-2020, 08:32 PM

Donate them to a thrift shop, Goodwill, Amvets, or other. I sold all but two special ones of mine at a flea market for a dollar or two each. I haven't put anything in a show for about 20 years. The two I saved are from Harley shows and are made from chromed Harley parts, a pair of rods & pistons and a camshaft welded to a transmission gear.

**72 tigger** · 01-31-2020, 08:34 PM

I'm really not a trophy guy - l thought you had a “trophy wife”??

72c20customcamper · 01-31-2020, 08:54 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

I'm really not a trophy guy - l thought you had a “trophy wife”??

No shes just a fitness nut. Does trx weight training yoga and spin . Shes a trainer going to be 56 this year
Would never want to be without her in my life

Softpatch · 01-31-2020, 11:20 PM

WOW
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Luck SOB
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**The Rocknrod** · 01-31-2020, 11:30 PM

Ya - Sure - rub that in our face.

72c20customcamper · 01-31-2020, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 72 tigger

I'm really not a trophy guy - l thought you had a “trophy wife”??

Oh Im Into my 4th belvedere vodka didn't get the trophy wife connection

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-01-2020, 12:41 AM

I'd be interested in them. Don't throw them out!

72c20customcamper · 02-01-2020, 12:46 AM

Rides her own bike did a cross country with me in 2017 . We could pack up our tent and gear in less than 10 minutes.

72c20customcamper · 02-01-2020, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

I'd be interested in them. Don't throw them out!

I'll ship them to you

4u2nv · 02-01-2020, 07:47 AM

Can't bring myself to throw mine out , some there from the 80's , they are part of my past I guess

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-01-2020, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by 72c20customcamper

I'll ship them to you

PM sent.

**special-K** · 02-01-2020, 11:09 AM

Hey Paul, I thought you were done with recycling trophies and found your keeper

**LockDoc** · 02-01-2020, 11:24 AM

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I have a couple from the '60's & '70's out in the shop. The first ones I ever won with the '36 Ford Coupe. I also have a "Peoples Choice" from the late '70's That is a huge hand made wooden one with a hand made brass Model "T" radiator inside. I will have to see if I can find a picture of it. I am not a big trophy guy either, that is why I don't do shows, just cruise nights.

Nice gesture Mark....

LockDoc

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-01-2020, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Hey Paul, I thought you were done with recycling trophies and found your keeper

I did.

But I don't think she'll mind these kind of trophies. She only gets mad at the ones that talk to me. She doesn't like them at all. And she'll tell them so. She's not shy and she doesn't like women flirting with me. (I like it)

I can't believe that they still do it. I'm old.

**special-K** · 02-01-2020, 01:12 PM

Once we get old enough, the pretty young girls figure we're safe to flirt with (if they notice us at all

). If you start moving in they start comparing you to dad. "My dad says stuff like that"... giggle giggle blinky blink.

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-01-2020, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Once we get old enough, the pretty young girls figure we're safe to flirt with (if they notice us at all

). If you start moving in they start comparing you to dad. "My dad says stuff like that"... giggle giggle blinky blink.

I guess... I just never got this much attention when I was young.

It's weird.

Even my wife tried to give me the brush off when I met her.

She probably should have stayed with that plan because she's been stuck with me for going on ten years now. Poor girl.

**special-K** · 02-01-2020, 03:02 PM

I know what you mean about now that we are older. I was simply offering one possible explanation. It's not that it's unusual for younger women to find older men sexy. All we hear about is older guys going after younger woman, those pigs! Well, how can that work without younger women wanting older men? They say women are more open with their feelings. Not so much when it comes to this stuff. It's men being more open in this case. Guys get caught looking, they whistle, and flirt. Women look, too, but they are very careful about getting caught. I mean, how unbecoming of a lady is that? No, I'm not asking you because I know your answer, same as mine. But it's those stigmas that are engrained in them by their mothers. Dads? "Son, check her out. There's a good one for ya!"

**slomotion** · 02-01-2020, 08:20 PM

I used to do the show circuits years ago and had accumulated a modest collection. I saved out the several that were important to me, but for most of them I cut off the plaque that was on the trophy, glued a magnet to the back, and put the plague on my flammable locker. Gave the hardware back to a local trophy maker so that some group could get a cheaper rate by only paying for the engraving.

**special-K** · 02-02-2020, 08:09 PM

Great idea!

72c20customcamper · 02-10-2020, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by FleetsidePaul

PM sent.

I sent a PM on shipping .

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-11-2020, 06:19 AM

Got it !
Thank you.

**special-K** · 02-11-2020, 06:28 AM

Feel like a winner now?

**FleetsidePaul** · 02-11-2020, 01:00 PM

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Originally Posted by special-K

Feel like a winner now?

No. I was born to lose... Destined to fail.
But I think they'll look cool in my already cluttered office. I like trophies. I just have to make some room.

I have some room on my gun safe. (a little)

And the can of Vienna Sausages is an inside joke. I hated them as a kid. My mother would make me eat them. So my wife bought me that can. And I'm still not eating them.

And why does my door look broken in that picture? It looks like the cops just kicked it in.

01-31-2020, 08:04 PM	#1
72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	Recycling old trophies? Well every year my wife does spring cleaning and I'm really not a trophy guy so they just collect dust . But I have tried to donate them to different clubs and organizations and get the same "No thanks" I even tried the BSA for their pinewood durby trophies . Seems they all want $ 100 or more donation for a trophy in your name that cost 20 bucks. I actually ask not to be judged and still get one. These are from 2019 Anybody know of an organization that may take them? Because they are going to the dump next week Attached Images __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

01-31-2020, 08:19 PM	#2
notsolo Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Md Posts: 2,451	Re: Recycling old trophies? Is there a trophy shop close by, take them back to there maker! __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=635605

01-31-2020, 08:32 PM	#3
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Recycling old trophies? Donate them to a thrift shop, Goodwill, Amvets, or other. I sold all but two special ones of mine at a flea market for a dollar or two each. I haven't put anything in a show for about 20 years. The two I saved are from Harley shows and are made from chromed Harley parts, a pair of rods & pistons and a camshaft welded to a transmission gear. __________________ "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 ~

01-31-2020, 08:34 PM	#4
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FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Recycling old trophies? I'd be interested in them. Don't throw them out! __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

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72c20customcamper Registered User Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: Catskill Mountains,NY Posts: 8,142	Re: Recycling old trophies? Rides her own bike did a cross country with me in 2017 . We could pack up our tent and gear in less than 10 minutes. __________________ Mark 72 c20 custom camper Husky edition, 66 SS396 Chevelle 1964 Hawk, 63 Avanti,62 lark 1969 AMX , 1968 c20 stepside ,85 K20 1977 Suburban sold 68 anniversary.

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4u2nv Registered User Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Ontario Peterborough Posts: 739	Re: Recycling old trophies? Can't bring myself to throw mine out , some there from the 80's , they are part of my past I guess Attached Images

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special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Recycling old trophies? Hey Paul, I thought you were done with recycling trophies and found your keeper __________________ "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 ~

02-01-2020, 11:24 AM	#15
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,331	Re: Recycling old trophies? - I have a couple from the '60's & '70's out in the shop. The first ones I ever won with the '36 Ford Coupe. I also have a "Peoples Choice" from the late '70's That is a huge hand made wooden one with a hand made brass Model "T" radiator inside. I will have to see if I can find a picture of it. I am not a big trophy guy either, that is why I don't do shows, just cruise nights. Nice gesture Mark.... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-01-2020, 01:12 PM	#17
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Recycling old trophies? Once we get old enough, the pretty young girls figure we're safe to flirt with (if they notice us at all ). If you start moving in they start comparing you to dad. "My dad says stuff like that"... giggle giggle blinky blink. __________________ "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 ~

02-01-2020, 03:02 PM	#19
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Recycling old trophies? I know what you mean about now that we are older. I was simply offering one possible explanation. It's not that it's unusual for younger women to find older men sexy. All we hear about is older guys going after younger woman, those pigs! Well, how can that work without younger women wanting older men? They say women are more open with their feelings. Not so much when it comes to this stuff. It's men being more open in this case. Guys get caught looking, they whistle, and flirt. Women look, too, but they are very careful about getting caught. I mean, how unbecoming of a lady is that? No, I'm not asking you because I know your answer, same as mine. But it's those stigmas that are engrained in them by their mothers. Dads? "Son, check her out. There's a good one for ya!" __________________ "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 ~

02-01-2020, 08:20 PM	#20
slomotion Old Duffer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Maine Posts: 1,821	Re: Recycling old trophies? I used to do the show circuits years ago and had accumulated a modest collection. I saved out the several that were important to me, but for most of them I cut off the plaque that was on the trophy, glued a magnet to the back, and put the plague on my flammable locker. Gave the hardware back to a local trophy maker so that some group could get a cheaper rate by only paying for the engraving. __________________ '68 Short C20 Flatbed Dually w/ 292 4bbl, Langdon cast headers, and WC T5 trans. '81 G10 Shorty Van "Good judgement comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgement." Will Rogers "Under promise, then over achieve."

02-02-2020, 08:09 PM	#21
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Recycling old trophies? Great idea! __________________ "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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02-11-2020, 06:19 AM	#23
FleetsidePaul R.I.P. E.S.L.L. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Kernville CA./ Lake Isabella CA. Posts: 11,411	Re: Recycling old trophies? Got it ! Thank you. __________________ 1971 Custom C/20 1970 CST 20 1970 C/30 Flatbed 1983 C/30 Dually 2015 Corvette Z51 2021 Corvette Z51 1991 Cadillac Hearse 1982 Cadillac Eldorado Biarritz 2000 Porsche Boxster S 2020 Jeep Gladiator 1973 VW Thing 1973 Plymouth Satellite wagon 1963 Baja Bug 1959 Bug Dune Buggy 1970 Baja Bug 1987 Jaguar XJ 350. R.I.P. El Jay R.I.P Jessie. R.I.P Grumpy. Every day is a gift from God.

02-11-2020, 06:28 AM	#24
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: Recycling old trophies? Feel like a winner now? __________________ "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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