Cool stuff to put in my office

[Taylor1969]

Hey all,

Just as the title says... I am looking for some cool stuff to put on my desk. Piston paperweights, toys, etc.

Anyone have any good ideas?

Thanks,
Chris

[TonyHuntimer]

I have something like this in my office next to my desk so I can reach books and magazines when I need them for reference.

https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/WSFM416PB7-1.jpg
*action figure not included.

[79-TA]

If you have it and it's cool, display it. Destroyed engine parts are always fun, but not everyone has lunched an engine . . . I have a bent connecting rod from an Evosport racing BMW sitting by this computer. A nice die cast car or two can be nice, just don't go crazy and make it look like a little kid's room. A guy on another forum that I'm on has 4 1:18 scale cars in his office, one for each of the ALMS classes of the time.

[TonyL]

Autoart FTW

desk clock
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

card holder (oh my god awesome)
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/noimg.gif

See the rest of the models they have, they're incredible.
Click here (http://www.autoartmodels.com/product.web.Showroom.do)

[TonyL]

and theirs loads of cool stuff on this page (http://www.carguygarage.com/carguyofsu.html) note the tape dispenser.

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[shmoov69]

If you got room on your desk for stuff, you are not busy enough!! Lol!!

A clean desk is a sign of a lunatic!! Lol!
(or at least that makes me feel better to say that!)

[TonyHuntimer]

These old gas station signs that light up are really cool for the office. Mine is 22" diameter. I'm too lazy to take a photo, so here's one on eBay:
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/Bd2VFWkKGrHqIHC4Ere9thJVUBK6yVOp6ow_3JPG-1.jpg

[RKHiPerformance]

I have a used piston from a 632 BBC, a devasted connecting rod cap from a Top Fueler, and a 'training' hand grenade with the pin unpulled.
And other stuff...

[jy211]

a brass pole..only if you have hot women employees LOL

[mc84_zz4]

check out the cool stuff in these:
genuinehotrod.com <-- americana, signs, desk stuff, etc

exoticar.com <-- diecast stuff, watche$, clocks, miniature engines (V12 billet), etc
Ferrari P312PB engine/tranny Item Number: G0604101
http://www.exoticar.com/pages/search_products_2.cfm

griotsgarage.com <-- ferrari collectible stuff, cool gadget$, the pricey good ones...
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/gift+ideas/carbon+fiber+desk+lamp.do
http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/gift+ideas/engine+cylinder+desk+accessory.do

[kerryt1]

1:18 scale cars of your choice.

[wmhjr]

I cleaned up an old 80" piston from a harley evo engine I rebuilt with some S100 and then polished it. Upside down it makes a great paper clip holder.

[mc84_zz4]

If you're lucky you may get a mechanical-mayhem souvenir, such as this one a friend of mine 'developed':
https://static1.pt-content.com/images/pt/2009/11/PistonFrag_042208_1858-1.jpg
(pardon the cell phone pic, not very good)

[dadto2jays]

here are two displays that I have in my office....

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[cheapta]

Go to an AHRA or NHRA drag race and cruise the pits. The fuel and alcohol teams sell engine parts after they're used up. I have an aluminum rod/pin/piston assembly from a funny car that's pretty impressive and the stuff is cheap.