Guest bgvivianna Posted November 15, 2014 Share Posted November 15, 2014 (edited) Hi!im doing this off of my phone so no idea if it will work. but its my boyfriends birthday in 2.5 weeks and im trying to think of something he would really like and the only thing related i can think of is he likes old cars... so i googled nd came here to post a question. based on just getting into it what are some ideas of something i can get him that costs no more then $100 but would be something hed like for his birthday that has to do with old cars?will try to post a picture of him to off this but no idea if it will workthanks!! Edited November 15, 2014 by bgvivianna (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackofalltrades70 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Gawsh, I miss out on all the fun. Re-pop metal signs for man cave?Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AlCapone Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 A subscription to AACA and one of their books.Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1937-44 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 A model of a car he likes or book dealing with the specific car that he likes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uh6077 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 What kind and year car does he have? That would help us. Some non car specific ideas areWood machinist tool box (every garage with a vintage car needs one)Vintage clothing from the era that his car is from (eBay has loads of neat clothes)License plate topperHave an artist do a painting or pencil drawing of his car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick8086 Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Westinghouse 8-Bottle Thermal Electric Wine Cellar. He could put it in the shop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Oldengineer Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Some things my wife and kids have come up with for me:A polo shirt with a picture of my car monogrammed on the back.A custom front license plate for the front of my car,A car themed wall clock for my garage wall.Gift cards for the auto parts stores I frequent.A car detailing kitA nice diecast model car for my collection. Wife found one that almost matches my car down to the color.Gift cards for the stores that sell the tools I need to work on my car.A nice set of framed collectable automobile art prints.A set of fold up chairs with attached sunshades that we use for cruise-ins and shows.Hope this helps:Oldengineer1948 Chevrolet Fleetmaster Town Sedan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cahartley Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 (edited) A nice 1/18 scale model of his favorite car for SURE.........unless it's a '59 Chev sedan.......then it's not gonna happen....... Edited November 16, 2014 by cahartley (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bferg Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 bgviviann,From reading your thoughtful post I'd say your boyfriend has a winner. Put a bow around your neck and tell him how lucky he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe in Canada Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 A die cast model of a car from the year you and he was born. AACA membership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60FlatTop Posted November 16, 2014 Share Posted November 16, 2014 Twenty-four years ago my son was eight years old and gave me a 9/16 NAPA auto parts combination wrench. My wife and he had walked to the store and picked it out. She remembered that I would say 1/2" and 9/16" wrenches liked to hide from me. It probably cost about $8.The wrench is hanging in size order on a hook with a line of other brands. I never look at or touch the wrench without thinking about him.To do the same thing today he would have to get me a 14 MM wrench. 13's and 14's like to hide now.If he is a car guy he'd be amazed at how you thought of that. Gifts never have to be big.Bernie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
commander Dave Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Don't think you can loose with this. A subscription to Hemmings Motor News or Hemmings Classic Car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Just got this in the mail today, lots of good suggestions.GenuineHotrod.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry W Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 When my buddy retired I got him a gift subscribtion to "Old Cars Weekly News and Marketplace". He's renewed it every year since. See www.oldcarsweekly.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff_a Posted November 18, 2014 Share Posted November 18, 2014 You could go to ebay and order some 8 x 10 glossy photos of cars dear to his heart: there are 1,000s out there and a lot are only 5 or 10 dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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