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72hotrodder · 12-20-2008, 03:15 PM

ok i'm doin my business cars and my window stickers for my shop and want to use an old style (speed shop, socal speed) faunt. anyone know what this is called so i can tell my screen printing place?

ChevLoRay · 12-20-2008, 04:29 PM

If a print shop is in business and doesn't have a resource for printing fonts, etc., they won't be in business very long w/o spending some money to buy some software.

Why not take a look at some historical photos/ads, etc., that show the style of type you want. For example, there are many old ads and magazines that you can find in an antique store, or a flea market, that are from the era you want to represent on your 'bidness' cards. It will take (at best) a little research on your part. To tell a shop what you are after, without being able to show/explain your desires, is probably not going to produce the results you desire. It's possible, but most printer people will have to have an idea of what you want, in order to produce your order to your wishes.

cdowns · 12-20-2008, 04:53 PM

google "fonts"

72hotrodder · 12-20-2008, 05:34 PM

tried google and never got anything. and i have to call in my order there across the country so i cant just show them. i could email but just have'nt found what i'm look'n for

cdowns · 12-20-2008, 06:18 PM

strange, i googled"fonts" got 56million hits

theyammieguy · 12-22-2008, 02:03 PM

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Originally Posted by cdowns

strange, i googled"fonts" got 56million hits

X2. I googled "fonts" when I was looking for old school typewriter font for a tattoo.

LuckyHenriksen · 12-20-2008, 07:59 PM

Isn't there a print shop local to you that you can walk into with samples of what you want and ask them what they can do for you?

1968SWBBigBlock · 12-20-2008, 08:16 PM

Get a picture of what you want and email it to your printer

bouncytruck · 12-20-2008, 08:35 PM

check http://www.dafont.com/

thirdstreettito · 12-22-2008, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

check http://www.dafont.com/

I used to use them when I was a graphic designer. Great stuff.

68shortstep · 12-22-2008, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by bouncytruck

check http://www.dafont.com/

FYI: Be aware that this site, which I just visited, auto-downloaded a bunch of crap-spam adware sites onto my computer, & they got past my McAfee anti-Virus, which updates itself daily !!!!!!!

Boo !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Now I've gotta mess with getting rid of this sh!t.

xjmtdew · 12-20-2008, 08:45 PM

http://www.1001freefonts.com/ this site seems to have a really good selection and they are all free! Look under the Retro section lots of old school fonts

72hotrodder · 12-22-2008, 12:19 AM

thnx last two post exactly what i was looking for

**special-K** · 12-22-2008, 10:07 AM

Speedway?Or at least that`s what I`ve heard it called by sign painters.I don`t see it shown in those websites.That was a popular letterer`s style for truck door art as well as race cars.There`s a style called floodbrush and with a slant it`s like So-Cal`s logo.I think type fonts and sign painter`s styles vary.

KrazyKevin · 12-22-2008, 11:51 PM

LMAO 68Shortstep. Not at you, but with you. My daughter, when she was in junior high, used to love those font sites. I didn't mind her getting on them, seemed innocent enough. But everytime I got back on my computer I had spyware sh!t. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from until one day I happened by and saw it happen. Man that stuff ate my lunch. Finally got it off though.

thirdstreettito · 12-22-2008, 11:57 PM

I have AVG and nothing has EVER gotten past it in the 4 years I've had it, I use to DL about 2GB of stuff a day.

12-20-2008, 03:15 PM	#1
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	speed shop letters? ok i'm doin my business cars and my window stickers for my shop and want to use an old style (speed shop, socal speed) faunt. anyone know what this is called so i can tell my screen printing place?

12-20-2008, 04:29 PM	#2
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: speed shop letters? If a print shop is in business and doesn't have a resource for printing fonts, etc., they won't be in business very long w/o spending some money to buy some software. Why not take a look at some historical photos/ads, etc., that show the style of type you want. For example, there are many old ads and magazines that you can find in an antique store, or a flea market, that are from the era you want to represent on your 'bidness' cards. It will take (at best) a little research on your part. To tell a shop what you are after, without being able to show/explain your desires, is probably not going to produce the results you desire. It's possible, but most printer people will have to have an idea of what you want, in order to produce your order to your wishes. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

12-20-2008, 04:53 PM	#3
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: speed shop letters? google "fonts" __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-20-2008, 05:34 PM	#4
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: speed shop letters? tried google and never got anything. and i have to call in my order there across the country so i cant just show them. i could email but just have'nt found what i'm look'n for

12-20-2008, 06:18 PM	#5
cdowns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: daytonabeach Posts: 22,956	Re: speed shop letters? strange, i googled"fonts" got 56million hits __________________ 71c-10 350/2004r/4:11 lowered3/4 longbed/dead by hurricane MEANING OF DEATH::::: SOMEBODY ELSE GETS YOUR STUFF DONT BELIEVE EVERYTHING YOU THINK TAKE MY ADVISE;I DON'T USE IT ANYWAY

12-20-2008, 07:59 PM	#7
LuckyHenriksen Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sherwood Oregon Posts: 1,908	Re: speed shop letters? Isn't there a print shop local to you that you can walk into with samples of what you want and ask them what they can do for you? __________________ 1968 Yenko Chevy LWB 6.0L/TH400 3/4 Drop Senior Project Build Thread Here

12-20-2008, 08:16 PM	#8
1968SWBBigBlock Active Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,643	Re: speed shop letters? Get a picture of what you want and email it to your printer __________________ 1968 SWB 454 + .040, 490HP x 540 FT pounds of Torque 10-1 Kb Forged pistons, recon rods w/ ARP wave loc bolts 781 heads Ported with 2.19/1.88 SSTvalves Lunati 60204 cam, Micro Trol lifters, Ported Edelbrock Performer Rpm manifold armor coated, Pertronix Triple Strike Ignition Holley 770 Street Avenger carb,Headers armor coated Built by Watson Ruppel Performance in Sarahsville Ohio. Hardshift Tranny Built Turbo 350,TSI 10" 3000 stall 12 Bolt Eaton Posi 4.10 Richmond Gears moser axles 18.5" x 31" Hoosier Pro Street Radials ET Classic 5 Wheels - polished Power Steering, Power Brakes,Disc Brakes,Tach & Gauge Dash, Tilt,Factory Air (gone) Custom Paint & Body Work Special thanks to my wife, my son and my money tree

12-20-2008, 08:35 PM	#9
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	Re: speed shop letters? check http://www.dafont.com/ __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

12-20-2008, 08:45 PM	#12
xjmtdew Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: co Posts: 19	Re: speed shop letters? http://www.1001freefonts.com/ this site seems to have a really good selection and they are all free! Look under the Retro section lots of old school fonts

12-22-2008, 12:19 AM	#13
72hotrodder THE TOY STORE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florence al Posts: 227	Re: speed shop letters? thnx last two post exactly what i was looking for

12-22-2008, 10:07 AM	#14
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Re: speed shop letters? Speedway?Or at least that`s what I`ve heard it called by sign painters.I don`t see it shown in those websites.That was a popular letterer`s style for truck door art as well as race cars.There`s a style called floodbrush and with a slant it`s like So-Cal`s logo.I think type fonts and sign painter`s styles vary. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 12-22-2008 at 10:22 AM.

12-22-2008, 11:51 PM	#15
KrazyKevin What have I gotten into Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Liberty, TX Posts: 123	Re: speed shop letters? LMAO 68Shortstep. Not at you, but with you. My daughter, when she was in junior high, used to love those font sites. I didn't mind her getting on them, seemed innocent enough. But everytime I got back on my computer I had spyware sh!t. Couldn't figure out where it was coming from until one day I happened by and saw it happen. Man that stuff ate my lunch. Finally got it off though. __________________ 1972 Chevy SWB Fleetside Project BumbleBee

12-22-2008, 11:57 PM	#16
thirdstreettito Resident of Here Join Date: May 2008 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL, USA Posts: 7,716	Re: speed shop letters? I have AVG and nothing has EVER gotten past it in the 4 years I've had it, I use to DL about 2GB of stuff a day. __________________ ~Bradley~ 2004 Black GTO LS2/T56 too much to list Miss having a truck



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