NC1968Riviera Posted December 30, 2019 Share Posted December 30, 2019 (edited) Below is the preview for the wall display I ordered from Valley Designs ND. I sent them an Adobe Illustrator file of a graphic I had made of The Aqua Zephyr a couple of years ago. This display won't have the 3-D look of Valley Designs ND's other products, but I think this design will work well, especially with the turquoise LED lights they are putting in it. I will post pictures of the actual wall display once it is received and hung in either my garage or one of my rooms in the house (if mama will let me hang it in the house!) Thanks to @Craig Balzer for sharing his Christmas gift with us. You inspired me to get one too! Edited December 31, 2019 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Balzer Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 NC -- what sort or price are they offering and what sort of timelim=ne? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 Just now, Craig Balzer said: NC -- what sort or price are they offering and what sort of timelim=ne? Craig ~$150 for 21" x 11" wall display. Not sure about the time line to completion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 7, 2020 Author Share Posted January 7, 2020 I received my wall display for The Aqua Zephyr today. To say I am pleased is an understatement! Now to find a place in my garage to mount it! 😊 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Balzer Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 That was a surprisingly quick turn-around time. What was it -- about a week from order to delivery?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 5 hours ago, Craig Balzer said: That was a surprisingly quick turn-around time. What was it -- about a week from order to delivery?? About 10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivman Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 18 hours ago, NC1968Riviera said: I received my wall display for The Aqua Zephyr today. To say I am pleased is an understatement! Now to find a place in my garage to mount it! 😊 Looks Great Mike!!! Besides finding where to mount it in your garage, you’ll have to figure out how to “light and display” it at car shows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 2 hours ago, Rivman said: Looks Great Mike!!! Besides finding where to mount it in your garage, you’ll have to figure out how to “light and display” it at car shows. Hm, that's an idea! 😊 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KongaMan Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 20 hours ago, NC1968Riviera said: I received my wall display for The Aqua Zephyr today. To say I am pleased is an understatement! Now to find a place in my garage to mount it! 😊 Garage? Hang it up in your living room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 8, 2020 Author Share Posted January 8, 2020 (edited) 20 minutes ago, KongaMan said: Garage? Hang it up in your living room. Naaa, Mama ain't gonna allow that to happin' in a million years! Especially since I have to drill two holes in the wall to hang this display on the wall. :-P Edited January 8, 2020 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted January 8, 2020 Share Posted January 8, 2020 43 minutes ago, NC1968Riviera said: Hm, that's an idea! 😊 Figure out how to light it in the back window on the package tray like the low riders do their chrome gang...I mean club logos. You might start something. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 A short string of LEDs. Next you'll have it jumpin' on 14" wires and skinny tires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 9, 2020 Author Share Posted January 9, 2020 5 minutes ago, RivNut said: A short string of LEDs. Next you'll have it jumpin' on 14" wires and skinny tires. Not likely 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmTee Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 On 1/8/2020 at 12:52 PM, Rivman said: you’ll have to figure out how to “light and display” it at car shows. I'll bet that's easier than you'd think. Look at the 'wall wart' (aka: brick that you plug into the wall) and find out what the output voltage is. I wouldn't be surprised if it's 12 VDC... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted January 12, 2020 Share Posted January 12, 2020 IF mamma is the problem you DIDN'T break her in properly from the beginning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 (edited) 19 hours ago, telriv said: IF mamma is the problem you DIDN'T break her in properly from the beginning. My wife doesn't need any "break in". I hope you don't really mean this because it's a very offensive thing to say. Edited January 13, 2020 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Mike, I am sorry if this comment offended you. That was not my intention. It was meant to be funny, a joke on my end. Again my apology's to you & your wife. I really meant no harm. Tom Telesco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 13, 2020 Author Share Posted January 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, telriv said: Mike, I am sorry if this comment offended you. That was not my intention. It was meant to be funny, a joke on my end. Again my apology's to you & your wife. I really meant no harm. Tom Telesco Thank you, Tom! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted January 13, 2020 Share Posted January 13, 2020 Your very welcome Mike. Like I said there was no harm meant or intended. Tom T. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) I finally mounted the ValleyDesignsND.com Riviera Wall Display on a wall in my garage. Edited January 20, 2020 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Balzer Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Mike -- that sure is an eye-catcher. How did you mount the base to the wall? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, Craig Balzer said: Mike -- that sure is an eye-catcher. How did you mount the base to the wall? My display is the wall mount version, not the desktop version. I used a torpedo level to level the display. I then marked the wall through the pre-drilled holes then I put drywall anchors in the drywall. I then screwed in the supplied mounting hardware to the anchors and attached the display to the mounting hardware. It's a 10 minute job if you already have the right sized drywall anchors, which fortunately, I did. Edited January 20, 2020 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Balzer Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Surprise! I didn't realize there where options for the stand. I have the desktop version and just couldn't figure out how you wall-mounted thing thing. Now I wonder if they sell the mounts separately?? Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 1 minute ago, Craig Balzer said: Now I wonder if they sell the mounts separately?? A quick phone call will reveal the answer! 😂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RivNut Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Just curious. Do they also make these in a shadow box? I could be interested in one if they did. Does anyone know if the cars can be etched in a 3D version? It would be neat if I could get all three years in one display in a 3D format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, RivNut said: Do they also make these in a shadow box? You should check out the website ValleyDesignsND.com Edited January 20, 2020 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/7/2020 at 6:45 PM, NC1968Riviera said: That looks great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68RIVGS Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 (edited) . . . see what you started Mike ? LOL Edited January 20, 2020 by 68RIVGS (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 40 minutes ago, J3Studio said: That looks great! Thank you, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 20, 2020 Author Share Posted January 20, 2020 17 minutes ago, 68RIVGS said: . . . see what you started Mike ? LOL ...anything in the name of "art"! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 21, 2020 Author Share Posted January 21, 2020 (edited) On 1/8/2020 at 3:45 PM, steelman said: Figure out how to light it in the back window on the package tray like the low riders do their chrome gang...I mean club logos. You might start something. Valley Designs has a battery box for use of the sign away from it's normal home location. This would be ideal for a desktop display set in the back window of a Riviera at a car show. Click this link to see the battery box Valley Designs Battery Box They also make a direct hook-up to a car battery Cable to Car Battery Accessory Edited January 21, 2020 by NC1968Riviera (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
telriv Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 Easier than a battery hook-up would be to run the 12vlt. hot wire to the trunk light. It has 12vlt. power all the time weather the trunk is open or not. This wire is fused & all that's needed is a proper ground. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/20/2020 at 6:18 PM, J3Studio said: That looks great! Thanks John! Are you planning on attending the Kalamazoo meet in June? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, NC1968Riviera said: Are you planning on attending the Kalamazoo meet in June? It depends on whether I have a Riviera by then. It feels silly to me to attend another ROA International Meet without one. I felt very welcomed at Gettysburg, so this is my particular issue. I did recently re-up my ROA membership for the next three years. Edited January 27, 2020 by J3Studio (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NC1968Riviera Posted January 27, 2020 Author Share Posted January 27, 2020 Just now, J3Studio said: It depends on whether I have a Riviera by then. It feels silly to me to attend another ROA International Meet without one. I felt very welcomed at Gettysburg, so this is my particular issue. I did recently re-up my ROA membership for the next three years. Riviera ownership is NOT a pre-requisite for membership or meet attendance, my friend. Besides, you can always ride with us in the AZ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J3Studio Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 (edited) 1 minute ago, NC1968Riviera said: Riviera ownership is NOT a pre-requisite for membership or meet attendance, my friend. Besides, you can always ride with us in the AZ! Thank you, as always. That's why I say these are my issues … Edited January 27, 2020 by J3Studio (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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