After seeing George's new vehicle I thought it might be fun to see everyones, here's mine, now residing in the sunny UK after being imported from California. Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
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Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Steve....that's an AWESOME ride....!
Karyn...Toyota, right? Quality signs, quality rides.
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Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
LOL WAYNE!!
(Steven, I love your VW!)
No pic needed for you to 'see' a well-kept, red, Chevy 1500 extra-cab with tool-box and . . . no sign . . . Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
This one's timely, here's a shot of ours... it's not finished, I have to do some digital on the back, but I'm having a hard time deciding on what. This is engine turned gold and silver, with the logo printed, I bevelled the lettering to give some deminsion.
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Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
This is my previous van...Haven't gotten around to doing up the new van. (Hey!! I'ts only been 2 years )
Engine turned and satin finish SignGold with some airbrushing on the ribbon.
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Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Steve; your dub p/u is too cool !!! really like the logo and how it fits....(dropsides are rare-nice to see pristine example)
Ray; will the owner of Brushwood Studios come to parking lot, your phone number set your truck on FIRE !!! also, you're blocking my trailer spot...
Wayne; way too funny...
Karyn; your logo turned out very nice...
Kissy; is that stain on right door, clam juice or mush melon?
Dale; badass Camaro, nuff said...
Frank; very nice...
Neal; maybe what you are looking for is a white outline around that gold leaf, it would work as you've already introduced white to design w/phone number...it would bounce that logo 100%, really show off that good looking leaf job...
Me? post pics? don't know how !!! ... do have a bad ride though ...
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Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
SignGold & airbrushed vinyl
When I get around to fixing the rusted cab corner on my Van Ladder, I'm going to redo the doors with the new logo. All vinyl on the doors, all paint on the sides. I never finished this. In front of the side graphic, I wanted to do a torn metal thing with a fist popping through with paint brushes in the fist.
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Posted by Si Allen (Member # 420) on :
Here's Franks ride!
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Thanks Frank, but the phone number is actually Silver, same as the stripe, so maybe a silver leaf outline around the gold portion, that sounds cool.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
6 months without a sign so far (not counting the 3 years I naver signed my last truck )
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Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Chuck...I like the plate!
Posted by Doug Fielder (Member # 803) on :
I am in the process of changing mine for the 3rd time. My plate reads "SGNPNTR".
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Chuck
I like it!
Here's mine
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
HERES MINE ROLLING BILLBOARDS...6 FT X 13 FT...
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Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Hey OP...whatever happened with the guy that wanted you to change the name of your biz?!
Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
i sent him that pic....and up under the rolled up awning it says "we do" which make it a tag line and not a company name, as the company name is up on the front end and says MOBILE DIVISION of A SIGN MINT...which is the company name. like i told him i DONT WANT TO BE ANYWHERE NEAR "SIGN SNOW" if you look at their logo thats what it says....
Posted by John Smith (Member # 1308) on :
I have had a few over the years but this one was my favorite. All original 1930 Buick that took me 2 years to restore. kept it for 2 years as my shop car and then sold it. Now, I wish I had kept it.
All the rides posted here are just fantastic!!
Posted by Hugh Potter (Member # 5748) on :
hmmm, even if i could host some pics, and post them, i dont think i would ! my maxima has some really poor signs on the back windows and rear qtrs which i did when first started cutting, when i get a new minivan / dayvan / truck or whatever, then i'll sign it better and post !!
some nice rides here !!
Posted by Jill Marie Welsh (Member # 1912) on :
Here's my dream sign vehicle: But for now, my 1996 Silverado is on its way to being stickered for the third time. Typical cobbler with barefoot kids story! Love....Jill
Posted by Frank Magoo (Member # 3950) on :
Neil; silver leaf would be killer!!!
Doug; is that David Hasseldorf in the background?
Chuck; nice...
John; that had to hurt, ouch, nice daily ride...
Jill; those mtns. look So. Nevadan, also, you think your p/u gets bad mileage, wait till that Cad is finished...lol
OP; why does your shop truck remind me of cotton candy?
Plate on Blazer - pnstrpr - entire truck is panel striped w/designs where appropriate... Posted by Dana Bowers (Member # 780) on :
I can't find the photos I took of Bruce's truck, so I just ran out and took one. Didn't turn out too well, since I didn't have much room to work with!
I wish you could see the painted chrome bevel on the lettering, or the rest of the graphics on the side, but the neighbor's truck was in the way... lol!
Here's a photo I took of the Cruiser this past weekend. That silver stripe you see is actually engine turned aluminum leaf we did Thursday night. I will have to get some close ups of that.
We added some chrome goodies this past weekend at the Cruise the Falls in Ontario. I have a Xenon spoiler and a wind deflector sitting on my front room table, that we need to put on. Then I will get some better photos!
Eventually when I get going on my sign stuff, I want to make some magnetics for it, so I can slap 'em on when I need to. I still have to come up with my final logo... lol!
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Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
Frank...cotton candy?! I got hungry for ice cream when I saw it! Just funnin' ya OP...that unit is perfect for a mobile shop...lot's of room...and a free sno-cone with every purchase...DOH! There I go again.
Posted by Stephen Broughton (Member # 2237) on :
quote:Originally posted by John Smith: I have had a few over the years but this one was my favorite. All original 1930 Buick that took me 2 years to restore. kept it for 2 years as my shop car and then sold it. Now, I wish I had kept it.
All the rides posted here are just fantastic!!
Now thats cool, like something from wacky races
Frank cheers for that mate although I have to admit a friend designed it for me, here's his site Neill Melliard - Prosign1 have a look at his work van, the prosign bus, its a dub too.
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Posted by old paint (Member # 549) on :
i lived in sarasota fl for 19 years...and got to see up close and personel a lot of the RINGLING BROS. circus wagons they use in their parades. i also met some of the great painters they have... like you said reminds you of cotten candy...ice cream/sno cones...its as close i can get to the circus/carnival(fun, happy, excitment, you bring up childhood memories)without really selling sweet treats..but i can MAKE YOU A SWEET SIGN!!!! heheheheheehehehe
Posted by Dana Blair (Member # 951) on :
2001 Dodge Ram 2500. All vinyl. SignGold large engine turn. The small graphic looks silver in the picture but it is actually Coburn diamond plate. The gingerbread is vinyl using Kafka's clipart. Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
If someone could point me to the instructions for posting a photo I would show you my truck at
Thanks Barb Shortreed for the upload instructions. I will save the link in my "favorites" since I couldn't find it by perusing the site!
It is all done with Edge print on Reflective. Topcoat with UV clear (brushed on) Looks as good after 3 years as when installed. I won't have it in Mazeppa though. We are riding our Harleys.
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Posted by George Perkins (Member # 156) on :
This one is from way back. Pure 70's, from the wagon wheels to the Chester Cunningham inspired lettering.
Oh yea, and the Ford lettering on the tailgate was some of that hot new disfraction tape!
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The ass van rides again! Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Bob, is that an Astro van???
I am presently driving my husband's '94 Chevy 4x4 Silverado, but we are working on an Astro van we got for $100 on ebay last summer. i have always wanted one, & did not want another bill to pay, so we did it this way. I traded a lettering job for an engine from my friend at the junk yard, & Jon & I have been hitting the junk yards for interior parts & stuff for it. It is looking really good. Just got it legalized, & right now it is at my friend's body shop, he is popping out a big dent so we can get ready to paint it. I am trading him an airbrushed work on a Harley tank for the work he has done on my van, helping me.
Hope I can post it when it is finished. It will really be a big transformation. I feel a bit humble saying all this, seeing all your nice rides, but I know it will be nice when it is done.
Posted by Brian Diver (Member # 1552) on :
I painted spiderman on paint mask and after 2 yrs he's on the inside of my garage door. I don't know who that smuck is posin, where's the white out
Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
1977
1978
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Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Barb, go here. It's easy. You just have to follow the instructions. You may need to use something like photoshop (which should be no problem after having David Butler at your place) to make sure the resolution & size is right.
Here "was" mine! A '51 chevy Sedan Delivery, Camaro front sub frame, disc brakes, 350 "worked" motor.................Bob Segar, speed, beer............Not a good combination!
Posted by Barb Schilling (Member # 13) on :
Oh Boy! Are you guys going to be sorry you taught me how to upload photos!!!!!
sh**! I forgot to upload the photo!
Here are the shop vehicles we will bring to Mazeppa next week. PRAY FOR SUNNY WEATHER!
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Posted by Steve Trumbo (Member # 5962) on :
Here is my truck, which I am unhappy with also along with my bdg sign. My Rango is done in window perf. Has anyone applied this stuff dry? Because of the expense of the perf printing (out-sourced), I elected to do it wet. As a result, it was foggy for about two weeks. Then I sealed the edges and laid a 1/4 strip of black vinyl on top of the sealant. I wished I had used differnt colors now. I'm gonna leave it on for another year. I out-sourced it and was $11 a sq ft. Too Much?
I was surprised! Is that a reasonable price? Since then I've found someone to do it a lot cheaper. Experience is an exellent teacher.
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Posted by Ryan E Young (Member # 2325) on :
Sold this one and I am working on a new one
Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
Steven,
Did they spell CEMETERY differently in the 70's or something?
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Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
It's called phoenetics. If it sounds like an "a" you spell it with an "a"????
Posted by Ryan Ursta (Member # 1738) on :
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Posted by Steve Trumbo (Member # 5962) on :
Back in the 70's everything was spelled right. Then a man named Webster came along and changed everything. For example we spelled "car" G-T-O. Gas prices were spelled $.60 a gallon. Then a man named Opec came along & now we spell it $3.00 a gallon.
Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
Ok I'll play. here are my last two "utes" (you gays call them trucks) I have a new late model ute but dont have a pic of it hosted on the web.
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Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
hmmm ok i'forget! i'll try again later
I finnally figgered it out.
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Posted by Jerry VanHorn (Member # 4704) on :
I didn't wash it and or unload the MDO. I painted it back in 1998 so it is ready for a new graphic design, or get traded in on a scooter that gets 50mpg.
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Posted by Stephen Faulkner (Member # 2511) on :
Well hey Pat!... good of you to notice!
Back in the day I worked on a few local farms and the guy in charge of the C-e-m-a-t-e-r-y was an old townie farmer/church decon/dowser and all.
He had dropped the 2" thick pine "colonial" sign blank off and a "layout" of what he wanted.
My Dad had set it aside for me and told me Roland was in a hurry for it.
That sign was up for a good 10 years before anyone noticed (or said anything). And after the touch up job it is still swinging there.
Funny thing is my Dad had missed the spelling and Roland too.... They both own a small piece of real estate at the bone yard and I know they'd be rollin over at the thought of that sign being wrong!
Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
Heck, I'm not trying to fault you for it. Wanna take a guess why my post was edited?
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Started with... ???? Who decided that the word "sport" should be done with black vinyl on a black truck? Buh bye dealership graphics...
...followed by...
...and now it looks like this...
Man, I'm the only person on earth who repaints his truck to match the hubcaps... Rapid
Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
Ok, here's mine...
Mike Meyer shot this when they were here in Fresno, it happened to rain, plus the TV camera crew were wainting for us. so I had to uninstall this one banner down, before we left.
Posted by goddinfla (Member # 1502) on :
Op used to sell ice cream to the kiddies in his speedo. Had to stop as part of his probation.
Just Kidding, most of the time he left off the speedo.
Posted by Ryan Ursta (Member # 1738) on :
Its about to be this .... Posted by Mike Pipes (Member # 1573) on :
LOL Ryan.. hey my truck's tank is almost empty.. so for all intents and purposes it's officially a project truck for the weekend... here comes more PRIMER!!! Posted by FranCisco Vargas (Member # 145) on :
oops
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Posted by Don Hulsey (Member # 128) on :
Here's mine if this works
All of this lettering will be removed this week to make the trip to Arizona to pick up shop van #2
I have to remove the lettering so I can roam the interstates as a private individual, and not a business. It will probably be relettered the same when I return.
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Posted by Henry Barker (Member # 174) on :
I am about to sell my Chevy due to very high fuel costs over here, we'd love your fuel prices here in Europe....but enough is enough....I run diesels now.
Here is my current shop vehicle:
an older Volvo I had:
and my Chevy which was all paint, we masked it up one weekend awhile back (99 I think) still looks as good today.
Making a difficult delivery....and no I wasn't stuck!
and I know I naively borrowed rather alot of elements from Jay Allen's logo many years ago We went through all that once here, in a long discussion many years back.
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Posted by Stephen Broughton (Member # 2237) on :
Hey Henry I had fun driving the veedub in the snow last week NOT!! Posted by Dan Antonelli (Member # 86) on :
Here's my unlettered Magnum.... I like to operate in stealth mode these days! Gotta love the Hemi!
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Most all of the very few sales calls I do are on this environmentally efficient mode of transportation. More so for making bank deposits!
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