VINTAGE HIDE-OUT

Baby's Room Wall Mural

2011-07-31T17:18:00.005-04:00

Big congrats to my little sister for becoming a mother (ok, she isn't little anymore, just younger). I did this custom painted wall mural with the baby's name and ocean theme above the crib for baby Makayla Grace Obrien. It's done with a mix of acrylic and water colors.

1980's Simpson Helmet with Bubble Shield

2011-03-09T15:41:00.004-05:00

Found this at a thrift store today. White Simpson motorcycle helmet with cool yellow tinted snap on bubble shield. Helmet is dated 10-83 on the strap.

December 1968 Schwinn Orange Krate

2010-11-15T07:51:00.009-05:00

I finally found a cheap krate bike! My best find from the weekends carshows was this Dec 1968 Schwinn Orange Krate with 5 speed top tube shifter. It is very complete and original with lots of patina. I plan on cleaning it up as best as I can and making it a rider with new tires/tubes and cables.

UPDATE: Half a day of tear down and clean up of the frame. The majority of the chrome parts will take a few evenings to make nice but at least the frame is ready.

UPDATE: 1/30/11
Got more done on the krate bike. It's starting to look like a bike again. I still have a bunch to do but I am happy with the results of just a cleaning/preservation effort.

UPDATE: 2/17/11

The krate is now rolling again!! Only a few more parts to clean and install and it will be a rider. I'm very happy with how it's coming out so far.

Update: 3/6/11

The Orange Krate is finally finished!!! I completed it just over a week ago in time to bring it to a VW show as my cruising bike. It got tons of attention and I met some very cool "bike" people because of it. Overall it got new tires, tubes, brake pads, cables/housings and all the chrome has been cleaned and clear coated to prevent rust from coming back. All the frame paint is polished and waxed. I may redo the seat sometime in the future but for now I like that the bike is as original as possible plus it rides great. I plan on holding on to this one for a long time.

Early BF Goodrich Schwinn Girls Bicycle

2010-09-26T15:16:00.002-04:00

Freebie bike from original family owner. Late 40's early 50's, skip tooth girls cruiser bicycle. It's a BF Goodrich built Schwinn in very original condition. Tons of patina and only missing a few original parts. Will clean up and be a rider asap........

Battle Beasts!!!!

2010-09-26T15:10:00.003-04:00

Last weekends yard sales gave up this large lot of 1987 Hasbro Battle Beasts. I put them all on eBay to pass them on to appreciative collectors.

UPDATE: Sold, off to NY City!!!

Vintage Metal Tool Box

2010-08-14T21:01:00.003-04:00

Thrift store find for the day. Neat old metal tool box with removable inner tray. Has a cool painted on race stripe with wheelie character on the top. Tons of patina and still very useful.
UPDATE: Tool box is SOLD!!!

Pair of Vintage Travel Trunks with Decals

2010-08-07T19:31:00.005-04:00

Sweet pair of vintage trunks covered in travel decals (second one is hiding in background). I nabbed these at a local thrift store. One has more decals on it than the other but both are very similar. Look to be from around the 1940's or so. Better close-up pics to come soon.
UPDATE: Trunks are SOLD!!!

SwissAir Travel Bag

2010-08-07T19:25:00.003-04:00

Found this neat old SwissAir travel bag the other day. Made from blue vinyl and has plenty of room for small things, could be used as a carry on bag. Looks to be from the 60's or 70's.

Vintage Eames Style Lounger

2010-08-01T15:04:00.002-04:00

Score of the day!! I got a great deal on this Eames style lounger chair at a yard sale today (only $15!!!!!). The wood is nice but the leather is torn and dry. It has a made in Sweden sticker on the base but I can't find any other maker marks or stickers. Could be a Selig? I plan on reupholstering it so I may find other hints under the pads. Add this one to the "to do" list.

NOS Stoprite Brake Lining Set and FoMoCo Regulator

2010-06-25T11:49:00.002-04:00

Picked up these NOS parts at a yard sale today. FoMoCo 15v/30a regulator number 2700015 and a Stoprite brake lining set sold through Western Auto Supply Co. The brake set fits late 30's early 40's Fords and Mercurys and is complete with new rivets and instruction booklet for mounting.

Lothar and the Hand People

2010-06-25T11:44:00.002-04:00

I saw this record in the bin at a thrift store and just had to buy it. The cover alone is just great! 1960's psychedelic rock filled with MOOG synthesizer and other trippy instruments.

Vintage Auto Club Jacket

2010-06-18T08:35:00.001-04:00

Very cool original vintage car club jacket from the 1970's or 80's. Says "American Auto Club N.W." on the back and "Trans-Am" running down each arm. Red, white and blue colors are bright and overall in great condition. It is made from polyester and nylon, size is Medium. Made in England by Top Shot Promotions. Found it at a thrift store last week.

Herman Miller Padded Arm Shell Chair

2010-06-07T10:15:00.002-04:00

I found this chair the other weekend at a thrift store. It is a Herman Miller padded fiberglass arm shell chair with a date stamp of 1969. I believe this was the "La Fonda" model. It is in pretty good shape with only one rip in it and a bit of the vinyl is separating from the foam.

Daiwa 7600H Fishing Reel and Old Lions Club License Plate

2010-05-08T09:39:00.003-04:00

Yard sale finds from today. Nothing too great but still good stuff. Early 1970's Daiwa 7600H fishing reel that has never been used and is in perfect shape. Also got the old Lions Club license plate. UPDATE: The reel is SOLD.

1970's "Turn On" Motorcross Dirtbiker 3-Ring Binder

2010-04-30T19:22:00.003-04:00

Neat vintage 3 ring binder I found at a thrift store today. Looks to be from the 1970's. It is covered in great images of dirtbike riders, a guy and lady having a picknik and other random fun. Has no makers marks on it so I can't really find any more info on when it was made, but it does say "Turn On" down the spine.

Vintage Antelope Head Barometer

2010-04-24T12:30:00.004-04:00

Stopped at a few yard sales this morning and found this old barometer. It is made from molded plastic with an antelope head on top. Says "Made in France" on the back. I can find similar ones online but with a deer head, not an antelope. Gotta find a place to hang it up inside the house.
UPDATE: Barometer is SOLD!!!

1987 Doggy Style - The Last Laugh 12" LP

2010-04-20T20:30:00.008-04:00

Found this one at a thrift store today. It's supposed to be rare to find after doing a bit of research online. 1987 album of the band Doggie Style called "The Last Laugh". Skate-Punk music outta Cali, still has the original photo insert with lyrics.

Vintage Single Fin Surfboard

2010-04-17T09:53:00.005-04:00

Found this old beast at a yard sale today. It is 6' 9" with lots of dings and open wounds. Looks like it has not seen the water in a long time. No brand logo or writting on it other than "D. Cook" near the leash plug. Could be home-made?

UPDATE: Board is SOLD!!!

Heywood Wakefield Style Mid Century Chairs

2010-04-11T09:36:00.002-04:00

Another FREE craigslist find. The ad popped up late last night and I saw it this morning for FREE chairs. I went to see if they were still sitting in front of the dumpster where the poster said they would be and they were still there. Not sure yet of the maker since I can't find any stamps, only 1021(7?) written on the bottoms. I plan on giving them a complete make over.

Knapp Monarch Therm-A-Jug

2010-04-03T10:24:00.003-04:00

Great yard sale find! Vintage Therm-A-Jug with the original box and booklet.
UPDATE: Jug is SOLD!!!

Old Metal Tool Box and Vintage Thermos

2010-04-02T15:42:00.004-04:00

Found these at a yard sale today. The tool box was painted blue sometime in the past and is missing a latch but it is still useful. The Thermos brand thermos is a neat old one. It has an aluminum screw on cup top and a real cork stopper that says "thermos" on it. I've never found one that had a cork, only seen rubber or plastic stoppers before. UPDATE: Tool box is sold!

Vintage Sofa Roulette

2010-03-27T17:28:00.004-04:00

This is what you end up with after responding to a craigslist ad with no pics for a "free heywood wakefield sofa". Fun front yard sittin' but not much else. Ugly shizz!!!

UPDATE: Sofa is sold!

1986 Valterra "Skate Zombie" Skateboard

2010-03-24T17:56:00.003-04:00

Found this old board at a local thrift store today. It's a 1986 Valterra Skate Zombie skateboard in near perfect condition. All I did was wipe some dust off it. The graphic on the bottom is a zombie doing a hand plant over a grave stone but it has been covered over with great period skate, surf and rock stickers. The best ones are the old Guns n Roses and Def Leppard stickers. One of the nicest old skateboards I've come across although it's not a very collectable name.

UPDATE: Board is sold!

Old Wood and Leather Office Chair by Sikes Co.

2010-03-14T18:49:00.003-04:00

Picked this chair up from the side of the road today. It's an old wood and leather adjustable office chair. It has a small round metal tag on the back that says Sikes Co Inc.

Antique Wooden Dough Bowl & Old Sign

2010-03-14T18:40:00.002-04:00

Antique wooden dough bowl that is around 4 foot long. Found this one at a yard sale today while I was driving around looking for stuff before trash day. I got it for a great price along with a neat old aluminum sign that says "The Hydes".

UPDATE: Bowl is sold!

Washburn Lyon Electric Guitar

2010-02-27T17:27:00.004-05:00

I just picked this guitar up for FREE. It popped up in an online ad and it was only about a minutes drive away from me. It is an older Washburn Lyon electric guitar that needs a bit of work but it's not in bad shape. It's a cheap guitar but worth messing with since it was FREE!

UPDATE: Guitar is sold!

Mid Century Welby Sunburst Wall Clock

2010-02-24T14:03:00.003-05:00

Stopped at a local junk shop to do some digging and found this great German sunburst clock made by Welby. The teak wood is nice but some of the gold/brass finish is worn and getting surface rust. Other than that it is in good shape and still keeps time!

Old Cloth & Metal Folding Camp Seat

2010-02-24T13:57:00.006-05:00

Found this little guy at a thrift shop today. Did a bit of research and found images from a vintage camping supplier from the 50's-60's that sold them. The only marking I can find on it is "Japan". It's small, light, strong and in excellent condition.
UPDATE: Seat is SOLD!!!

Winter Jam VW Show Swapping

2010-02-22T18:19:00.002-05:00

Here is a picture from this past weekend at the Winter Jam 2010 Volkswagen Show in Daytona. My bus (blue in the middle) and two friends buses, Jason (red bus) and Pete (Mystery Machine), selling parts and vintage goodies in the swap meet area. Great weather and had a lot of fun the entire weekend plus got rid of some stuff. Pic courtesy of RiceKooker.

Archer Dual Auto Antenna

2010-02-16T18:45:00.004-05:00

Found this neat automobile antenna today. It is NOS in the original box along with the receipt from a Georgia Radio Shack dated 1984 for $31.15!!! Can mount on the rain gutter or window edge and I think it makes your car look like it has insect antenna.
UPDATE: Antennas are SOLD!!!

1966 Green Hornet Decals

2010-02-14T20:43:00.007-05:00

I stopped at a trash pile today that had a bunch of old wooden shop cabinets and shelves out and noticed some cool decals that caught my eye. I snagged the one shelving unit that had the old Green Hornet decal stickers on it and brought it home so I could remove the panel (16 in all). They are very sun-bleached and faded/torn so I clear coated it to save the decals. Not sure what to do with it but it is cool and vintage.

UPDATE: Sold!

Vintage Curry Travel Trunk with Decals

2010-02-11T17:45:00.003-05:00

Got this at a yard sale two weeks ago. Classic old Curry travel trunk that has been around the world. It's about 3 feet wide and covered in vintage paper decals from hotels, customs offices, railways and shipping companies from South Africa, Sudan, Hawaii, etc. Very original condition with all its bumps and bruises. It even has the original key to lock it.

UPDATE: Trunk is sold!

1980's Magnavox D8443 Boom Box

2010-02-07T11:28:00.002-05:00

Found this 'ol skool boom box at the flea market this morning. It a big heavy sucka, Magnavox model D8443 with 5 speakers, 3 amplifiers and a single tape player. It's in pretty good condition and works but could use a little tune up for some of the knobs. Still a great old collectable stereo from the '80's.

1947 Hobart #410 Meat Slicer

2010-02-07T11:23:00.003-05:00

SOLD!!! - Off to Illinois

Neat old Hobart Model #410 heavy duty meat slicer I picked up the other week. Housing is all aluminum, the stainless blade is marked Jan 28 1947. Heavy beast of a slicer and it still works!

"God Bless Our Camper" Vintage Hanging Plate

2010-01-28T11:23:00.002-05:00

Another thrift store find. Hanging plate that says "God Bless Our Camper" on the front with cool 60's truck with camper on the bed. Has a sticker on the back that says Bradley Exclusive Japan.

World of Racing book - 1973 Amway

2009-12-31T15:52:00.003-05:00

World of Racing, sights and sounds of international motor racing book. Printed in 1973 and distributed by Amway. Still has the original 45 record of race sounds narrated by Graham Hill (never played!), original water slide decal sheet and the original tri-fold poster of a race scene similar to the cover picture. Neat old book full of race car details and images as well as track layouts.

UPDATE: Sold!

Vintage Panasonic Stereo Speaker System

2009-12-23T12:36:00.002-05:00

Found this set of speakers at a thrift store today. They are Panasonic model RP-8048 portable speakers. They clip together but can be folded open and separated. The speaker wires fit neatly into little spaces on the back side of each. After looking online I think they were originally designed for attaching to turntables.

Vintage Hide-Out Rewind #3

2009-12-15T20:40:00.006-05:00

SOME FINDS FROM YEARS PAST. I'll try to post up old finds from time to time to keep things interesting.
The infamous JoaoBambu "bamboo" leg cast that I painted. It was autographed by many well known people in the bamboo world and last I heard it is on display in the bamboo museum in Brazil. Vintage, one-of-a-kind oil painting of Burt Reynolds from the Bandit time period that I found at a local flea market. Never used vintage "Hot Nuts" machine I found at a garage sale. The first Schwinn Sting-Ray I bought on eBay in about 98-99. Not a very original bike, late 70's or so...... I kept it a few years then sold it off (1965 VW Bus in background that I fixed up with my brother).

The Trophy Bass

2009-12-12T11:52:00.003-05:00

Yard sale find. Vintage largemouth bass taxidermy mounted on a wooden plaque.

Skotch Kooler

2009-12-08T17:15:00.002-05:00

Neat old 4 gallon plaid Skotch Kooler I found at a thrift store today.

UPDATE: Sold!

1960's AAA St. Petersburg Motor Club Travel Bag

2009-12-02T16:48:00.002-05:00

Thrift store find. Cool vintage AAA World-Wide Travel Agency luggage bag for St. Petersburg Motor Club. Blue vinyl with white screen printed graphics and it's about 15.5" by 10" by 5".

Vintage Anthes Bulb/Fuse Box and VW Bus Manuals

2009-11-28T17:44:00.004-05:00

Found a few things at Turkey Rod Run in Daytona on Friday. A cool metal hinged box made by Anthes which holds spare bulbs and fuses for your auto. Also got 3 different VW bus manuals. A 1968 Instruction Manual, 1969 Owner's Manual (with owner card and maintenance stamps) and a 1964 Transporter Manual. UPDATE: Books are sold!

KampKold Ice Cooler

2009-11-22T19:50:00.004-05:00

Found this vintage KampKold ice cooler at the Mount Dora Antique Flea Market. It is in good original shape with normal wear. Very 1950's looking with the red/black color combo and splatter paint details.

UPDATE: Sold to the UK!

History from a Reader:

"saw the kampkold cooler on your web site. My Dad worked in the factory that made those. It was called Queen Stove Works in Albert Lea Mn. These were made from the mid 50's to almost 1970-- in some form or another. A variety of collors with the black squiggles on the main color. Of all the coolers we had as I was growing up you'd think I would have kept at least one. I didn't. They also made kamplite, lanterns,and Kampkook stoves.. Then they switched over to make Scotsman Ice machines in the mid 1960.s Dad is gone now and so is the company.. Scotsman moved the ice machine manf. to South Carolina in the early 80's"

Folding Chairs, Picnic Stove and Soda Crate

2009-11-20T10:49:00.006-05:00

Hit up some yard sales and this is what I found. A real nice pair of 1960's Hamilton COSCO folding chairs, an aluminum Coleman LP gas Picnic Stove and an old wooden soda crate that says WERT'S.

UPDATE: Chairs and stove sold!

Vintage Hide-Out Rewind #2

2009-11-16T15:58:00.004-05:00

SOME FINDS FROM YEARS PAST. I'll try to post up old finds from time to time to keep things interesting.
Old NOS Airguide Auto Compass with box and instructions, 40's-50's Sterno cook stove with box, 1960's battery operated VW Beetle tin toy, vintage GE home stereo/record player with fold open & detatchable speakers (vintage Samsonite travel bag covered with old postage stamps sitting on top).

1968 Matchbox Case and Vintage Cracker Tin

2009-11-14T11:34:00.002-05:00

Yard sale scores for the day. 1968 Matchbox Lesney car case which holds 4 dozen cars and a vintage saltine cracker tin for my kitchen. The cracker tin has 67 stamped on the bottom and is written in English on one side and Spanish on the other. Not much but still cool finds.

Royal Crown Cola Thermometer and Toy Cars

2009-11-01T11:45:00.002-05:00

The local flea market was good today. I got a great deal on this vintage 1950's Royal Crown Cola thermometer. Just over 2 feet tall with awesome patina and it works! Also found a few more older Matchbox cars to add to my collection.

Plastic Shell Chair and 1972 Decorating Encyclopedia Set

2009-10-24T14:23:00.005-04:00

Today's yard sale finds. Older shell-style chair made from a rubbery plastic and the complete 18 volume set from 1972 of the Practical Encyclopedia of Good Decorating and Home Improvement. Found at 2 different locations. The chair needed new rubber feet which I got at the hardware store on my way home. The books are in great shape, slightly dusty with a hint of vintage cigarettes.

Vintage Hide-Out Rewind #1

2009-10-21T23:04:00.005-04:00

SOME FINDS FROM YEARS PAST. I'll try to post up old finds from time to time to keep things interesting.
1977 VW Bus found at a garage sale (sold), my vintage skateboard collection that I sold off, some old metal lunchboxes, and an early 1960's Ampeg Reverberocket amplifier I found in a dumpster (sold).

Another Mid Century Chair & 1950's Thermos

2009-10-18T13:45:00.002-04:00

On my way to the flea market this morning I came across a pair of teak mid century chairs in the same trash pile as I found the wicker chair on Thursday. They must be cleaning out the back porch or something. I only kept the one chair since the other was pretty beat and not worth fixing. I plan on giving it the treatment this week and it should come out nice. I also found a 1950's ribbed aluminum Thermos.

The Wicker Chair Is Finished!

2009-10-17T12:21:00.002-04:00

The wicker chair I found on Thursday is finished. It didn't need much but I did have to fix a broken weld on the legs and glue a few areas on the seat. I painted the legs gloss black, added new rubber feet and mixed up some varnish clear coat which I sprayed over the wicker. It came out nice and looks good with my other chair.

Grolsch Beer Man

2009-10-16T11:07:00.002-04:00

The Grolsch beer man! I'm guessing this is some kind of advertising piece or bar display for the company. He is about 8.5 inches tall and made of plastic. It says "Holland Grolsch Beer" on the front near his feet.

Mid Century Wicker Chair

2009-10-15T18:43:00.003-04:00

Found this mid century wicker chair while curb surfing this afternoon right before a rainstorm moved through. Not sure of the maker and it needs a bit of work to make it nice again, but overall it is a cool chair. I'll try to post up some better pictures of it once I clean it up.

Old Black Powder Rifle - Toy or Real?

2009-10-09T10:55:00.005-04:00

Got this for only a buck at a yard sale this morning. It is missing some pieces but seems to be pretty old. It has an octagon shaped steel barrel, wood body and a small round opening storage compartment. There are a few markings on the metal parts like "Made in Spain" and the number 15965 stamped in the wood and barrel. Is it a toy or real? Time to do some research.

UPDATE: After some research/discussions today I've come to believe this rifle is an old toy of some sort. Not heavy or durable enough to be real. Value??? Let me know what you think.

Toy Cars

2009-10-09T10:48:00.002-04:00

Sweet Buddy L van with the 70's dirtbike theme, black Fire Ball Corgi Junior 70's van, magenta Matchbox Datsun 260 Z 2+2 with opening doors, and a green Matchbox Baja Buggy. All found at one of the local Thrift Stores.

Rabbit Magic Trick Box

2009-10-05T18:27:00.003-04:00

Not really old but I liked the images on the sides and thought it was unique, plus it was FREE. The box folds open and has a large hole in one end. Watch the bunny reappear!!!

Duke Boys and Gasoline

2009-10-03T12:43:00.002-04:00

Garage sales were not the greatest today but I did find a kids TV tray from 1981 featuring The Dukes of Hazzard and an old 5L USMC gas tank from 1972. Not bad for $1.50!

Metal Thermos Cooler & Coleman Stove Parts

2009-10-02T10:25:00.003-04:00

Stopped at an estate sale this morning after not finding many yard sales and picked up a few things. Got an older metal cooler made by Thermos which is kinda rusty but I like the way it looks. Also got 2 NOS generators for the old Coleman camp stoves. I'm keeping the Coleman parts but the cooler will be for sale at the next car show I go to.

1960's Girl Scout Canteen

2009-10-01T13:05:00.003-04:00

This is today's thrift store find. Aluminum Girl Scout canteen with plaid & green cloth cover. Has the GS logo on the back and on the button snaps.

Vintage Bomber Style Airplane Seats

2009-09-30T21:41:00.000-04:00

Kool old bomber style aluminum airplane seats I found at a garage sale up in Deland. Just sold them and they will be going to Indiana.

1960's Fiberglass Kreuger Chair

2009-09-30T21:34:00.000-04:00

I noticed this chair about 3 weeks ago on someones front porch up in Merritt Island while driving to a car show. I stopped at the house, knocked on the door, and ended up buying the chair for a great price. After cleaning and polishing the fiberglass and repainting the legs, plus adding new glides to the feet, it now looks pretty good. It's currently up for sale.

In The Beginning

2009-09-30T21:10:00.000-04:00

Well, I've finally decided to start a blog. I hope to add new photos and text almost everyday as life goes on and I find stuff to add. Let the Vintage Hide-Out begin.