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I always get a kick out of the rolling billboards that some sign shops have cruising around.
I thought it would be fun to post our shop vehicles. So here is my old Aerostar (still a work in progress) it creaks and whines but still makes it up and down San Francisco hills just fine. I did everything in One Shot by hand, but will be adding some vinyl lettering soon.
So here's my jalopy, what you got cruising around?
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I drive a black 2006 Dodge Dakota which will be lettered soon... but we're working on this piece now which will be parked out at the road to carry our shop colors and message...
Still havin fun in Yarrow...
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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How about doing something dimensional on your Dakota ? Maybe some sideboards if you don't have a shell or something on top of the shell if you do.....?
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Man, Dan, I've heard of chopped, channeled, and sectioned....but "squnched"? That's a new concept. Looks pretty cool, but kinda a tight fit. Got one wheelie bar for the back...and how about some functional headlites?
-------------------- Dale Feicke Grafix 714 East St. Mendenhall, MS 39114
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This is my faithful ol' work truck. I owned it over 30 years and just won't die!
-------------------- John Arnott El Cajon CA 619 596-9989 signgraphics1@aol.com http://www.signgraphics1.com Posts: 1443 | From: El Cajon CA usa | Registered: Dec 1998
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Here's my fleet. 1986 work horse ex fedex van over 200k (I need a new label for that one shot can on the bumper) and the "new" in 2003 E350 76k striped by none other than Joey "pita" Madden. . .
. . . . . . . . I need to come up with more dimensional stuff for the yellow van.
Jon
-------------------- Jon Peterman 200 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR -------------------- a.k.a. dc-62 success is in Jesus Christ Posts: 434 | From: grants pass or. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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one of my favorite parts of Signcraft is the pictures of shop trucks so this is great!! Jon - how do you do a dimensional on a vehicle - and get it to stay on there???? Hmmm, this is interesting....
-------------------- Karen Stanley Signs & Wonders Amherst, VA Posts: 136 | From: Amherst, VA | Registered: Jan 2007
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The shark is hdu carved and shaped to the contour of the van (there's a lot of curve there) then it was glued with black silicone and vhb tape, the same stuff they use to adhere factory emblems with.
-------------------- Jon Peterman 200 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR -------------------- a.k.a. dc-62 success is in Jesus Christ Posts: 434 | From: grants pass or. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Is that the same Pita that supports your being overstocked with supplies? Jerry warned me about you and although I overlook your non constructive attitude towards me I understand its because of your christian values which makes you so negative.
God bless you
-------------------- HotLines Joey Madden - pinstriping since 1952 'Perfection, its what I look for and what I live for'
Even tough it's far from being a real "truck" here's mine...like Dan Sawatzky I did'nt want to get bored lettering the other side with the same graphic!!
All hand lettering.
Life is so good!
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Si Is that your early mail carrier or dinner?
-------------------- Len Mort Signmaker1.com 11 Juniper Drive Millbury, MA 508-865-2382 "A Good Business Sign, is A Sign of Good Business"(1957) Posts: 811 | From: Millbury, Ma | Registered: Dec 2006
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Here's the back of pit.. I mean Joey's little astro van painted by yours truly.
have a great day Joey
-------------------- Jon Peterman 200 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR -------------------- a.k.a. dc-62 success is in Jesus Christ Posts: 434 | From: grants pass or. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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That was before the gas station attendant pulled the can and brush from its glued position on the bumper and handed it to me saying I must have left it on there by mistake. Jon done a great job on the lettering yet it was me who mixed the colors and done the outlines which don't mean Jack to some but the triangle's color actually disappears under the sun and appears in the shade. Jon is a true professional whose priorities gets lost sometimes. What do you expect from a guy who raised 5 kids mostly on his own, I applaud him mostly..
-------------------- HotLines Joey Madden - pinstriping since 1952 'Perfection, its what I look for and what I live for'
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Joey did an excellent job of enhancing my already perfect lettering. And the triangle really does disappear in certain lighting its an awesome effect.
Psalm 37:4-6 - Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteousness shine like the dawn, the justice of your cause like the noonday sun.
my priorities are never lost
Jon
-------------------- Jon Peterman 200 Summit Loop Grants Pass, OR -------------------- a.k.a. dc-62 success is in Jesus Christ Posts: 434 | From: grants pass or. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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Si, That's a really cool looking, laid back job.
Jon, couldn't have said it better myself.....
and Neil....we expect that will be hand done.... all of it.....and the little guy (you?)should be cut out of MDO and toggle-bolted to the sides of the truck...way cool.
-------------------- Dale Feicke Grafix 714 East St. Mendenhall, MS 39114
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-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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Funny, I was daydreaming just this morning of putting a band around around the front & sides to proclaim my phone # & url. I need bolder advertising in this economy.
-------------------- Frank Smith Frank Smith Signs Albany, NY www.franksmithsigns.com Posts: 807 | From: Albany, NY USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Dale, you know I can hand paint that no problem at all, but why? It will have to be removed next year anyhow... As much as people on here love the old ways, sometimes it just does'nt make sense to do it that way... but like you, I too love the Fine Art of Hand Lettering.
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I did that in '92. It cured my drinking & driving! Haven't done it since!! The '51 chevy had a Camaro front clip, 350 engine (built by the guy that did my racing engines) & Camaro rear. It was an awesome car & won a few car shows! Good thing I installed seat belts when I built it! After it rolled three or four times it hit a tree (upside down) and stopped it! I only got three broken ribs, a broken collar bone and a broken jaw (the fire extinguisher broke loose. A perfect ring the size of the bottle was on my face!) I was lucky! Whenever I drive my Corvette I drink "Ice Tea"!!!
-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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It's safe to come down now? That was one nasty looking wreck! I was afraid to ask about it, Figured it would come out if you wanted it to.
-------------------- Frank Smith Frank Smith Signs Albany, NY www.franksmithsigns.com Posts: 807 | From: Albany, NY USA | Registered: Nov 1998
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Tony... Freakin' Budweiser! Would have never happened with MOLSON! Glad you're OK. What happened of the truck?? I remember seing it Singcraft long, long ago.
Si...I love that lettering, very nice!
Jon...Neat idea of the paint can!!
and Neil, Neil...get those brushes out or...shame on you!!! lol
Life is so good!
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Neil, you know I'm just jackin' around with ya.....except of course for the MDO guy cutout...lolol
Tony, that is (was) a cool sign truck. Shame it was so long ago; today, you could buy 10 or 15 gallons of Magic Smooth and have 'er back on the road in a couple days.......
-------------------- Dale Feicke Grafix 714 East St. Mendenhall, MS 39114
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That is a good idea Dale. It would weigh a couple of tons more but it would look good!
-------------------- Tony Vickio The World Famous Vickio Signs 3364 Rt.329 Watkins Glen, NY 14891 t30v@vickiosigns.com 607-535-6241 http://www.vickiosigns.com Posts: 1063 | From: Watkins Glen, New York | Registered: Sep 2001
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Ray..Your Ranger looked great at Jill's meet!!! Excellent work.
Joe...This is my "sales call ride" if I were going to make sales calls, which I'm not!!! LOL
BUT..I AM thinking of adding those stripes to her this summer. (gotta keep my hand in on vinyl application!!!)
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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That shot looks an awful lot like Chilliwack Dave... Mount Cheam in the background!
Nice car too!
-grampa dan
-------------------- Dan Sawatzky Imagination Corporation Yarrow, British Columbia dan@imaginationcorporation.com http://www.imaginationcorporation.com
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The amazing thing is, that as I sit here in Progreso Mexico tonight, one of the couples we met up with Chilliwack in July are staying right next door!
How about having a high school friend from 50 years ago end up right next door???
(yes she did ask about accomodations LOL and we arranged things.)
The internet is wonderful that way!!!
-------------------- Dave Grundy retired in Chelem,Yucatan,Mexico/Hensall,Ontario,Canada 1-519-262-3651 Canada 011-52-1-999-102-2923 Mexico cell 1-226-785-8957 Canada/Mexico home
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