Lettering/signs/pictures on truck - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

skysoldier173rd · 06-07-2011, 08:09 PM

This is what i ended up doing on my truck. Saw it done on TRUCKS on SPIKE TV a few months ago. Lettered it, then dusted it good with primer and sanded on the lettered area. Gave it a nice weathered look.

ralf · 06-07-2011, 08:43 PM

There was a good article in one of the Hot Rod Mags in the last year with good technique suggestions.

markeb01 · 06-07-2011, 08:53 PM

Here's an earlier thread with additional links on the topic:

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=door+art

ralf · 06-07-2011, 09:14 PM

**jocko** · 06-07-2011, 09:23 PM

that is classic. holy frijoles.

*sinnersahuayo* · 06-07-2011, 11:41 PM

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that is funny as hell

*lakeroadster* · 06-08-2011, 07:40 AM

Some of my favorites:

*lakeroadster* · 06-08-2011, 07:41 AM

And a few more...

*lakeroadster* · 06-08-2011, 07:46 AM

And these...

glos55 · 06-08-2011, 10:03 AM

Is there a computer design cut stencil that can be stuck to the doors, and then I could spray my color/s of choice? I would then take scotch brite pads and age it. Or do I need to hire someone to paint it for me? I have a 65 stepper that is patina and I want door art. The truck is flat red and I want flat white lettering.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-08-2011, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by ralf

Ha Ha Ha Ha

*lakeroadster* · 06-08-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by glos55

Is there a computer design cut stencil that can be stuck to the doors, and then I could spray my color/s of choice? I would then take scotch brite pads and age it. Or do I need to hire someone to paint it for me? I have a 65 stepper that is patina and I want door art. The truck is flat red and I want flat white lettering.

Here is a link to an article that discussed just what you are referring to:

http://www.classictrucks.com/tech/10.../photo_25.html

Dinos63 · 06-08-2011, 11:04 AM

My panel

chevyrestoguy · 06-08-2011, 11:13 AM

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Is there a computer design cut stencil that can be stuck to the doors, and then I could spray my color/s of choice? I would then take scotch brite pads and age it. Or do I need to hire someone to paint it for me? I have a 65 stepper that is patina and I want door art. The truck is flat red and I want flat white lettering.

Yeah, you can do it that way. The paper stencils leave a hard edge after you remove them, and the letters won't look "old". One way to lessen it is to use a vinyl mask instead of a stencil, brush the paint instead of spray, and add a lot of thinner to the paint so it goes on light and streaky. What I mean by "streaky" is that a lot of the underlying red paint shows through the brush-painted flat white. Don't go too heavy on the white, just enough to show the lettering. Peel the mask and scotchbrite the area. Use a worn-down green pad and water and work it slow. Make it look natural.

Check out Hotrod 49's build thread. He did a shop logo on his patina'd paint and it turned out awesome. He's a pinstriper by trade, and very good at what he does.
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=320546

glos55 · 06-08-2011, 11:25 AM

Thanks lakeroadster and chevyrestoguy. That is exactly what I was thinking! Perfect!!!!

Revoh · 06-08-2011, 02:33 PM

Here's mine.

61_FL_Apache · 06-08-2011, 02:57 PM

This was my 65.

Blue Heeler · 06-09-2011, 12:07 AM

I took the Blue Heeler to the cheese cake factory on sunday to pick up a b-day cake for my wife, as me and my buddy drove up the valet guy gave us a weird look so i pulled up behind a range rover and i ask the guy hey do you think you can park my truck without any damages? he said jes, so i told him all the damages that are on the truck were from the last time i brought it here his eyes got big

so then i told him we were just her to pick up a cake, so he said go down the drive way and park by the wall and wait there for you friend i told him screw that can i park next to the bently and the benz he looked around and said go ahead i just sat in the truck busting up. when my buddy came out he said do a burn out so i said i would be happy too so we did a burn-out in the parking lot and started cracking up. just thought i would share.

greg65 · 06-09-2011, 08:04 AM

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Originally Posted by 61_FL_Apache

This was my 65.

Nice truck and love the surfboard. Cool stuff.

1Bad62Pro/Street · 06-09-2011, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Blue Heeler

I took the Blue Heeler to the cheese cake factory on sunday to pick up a b-day cake for my wife, as me and my buddy drove up the valet guy gave us a weird look so i pulled up behind a range rover and i ask the guy hey do you think you can park my truck without any damages? he said jes, so i told him all the damages that are on the truck were from the last time i brought it here his eyes got big

so then i told him we were just her to pick up a cake, so he said go down the drive way and park by the wall and wait there for you friend i told him screw that can i park next to the bently and the benz he looked around and said go ahead i just sat in the truck busting up. when my buddy came out he said do a burn out so i said i would be happy too so we did a burn-out in the parking lot and started cracking up. just thought i would share.

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skysoldier173rd · 06-21-2011, 03:30 PM

Here is what i came up with:

NCD1966 · 06-21-2011, 04:09 PM

grandpa back in the day

Woogeroo · 06-21-2011, 04:20 PM

you can look at door signs until your eyes bleed:

The **OFFICIAL** door lettering thread on the HAMB - lots and lots and lots of photos

enjoy!

That ayers garage is a member here... txfirefighter(might have the spelling wrong)... and the sims radiator has fixed my radiator in my '65 c10 twice now... in different spots.

-W

LostMy65 · 09-01-2014, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

you can look at door signs until your eyes bleed:

The **OFFICIAL** door lettering thread on the HAMB - lots and lots and lots of photos

enjoy!

That ayers garage is a member here... txfirefighter(might have the spelling wrong)... and the sims radiator has fixed my radiator in my '65 c10 twice now... in different spots.

-W

My eyes are bleeding and I hold you personally responsible.

Dans66Chevy · 09-01-2014, 04:52 AM

I have had an idea for a while. I have a friend that does vinyl lettering. I think you could peel out the letters to make a stencil. Another words toss the part you would normally use. Then just stick it to the door as a stencil. Then just paint it with a spray can. Now in my head it should work great...in real life not so sure.

06-07-2011, 08:09 PM	#1
skysoldier173rd Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: jackson, michigan Posts: 246	Lettering/signs/pictures on truck This is what i ended up doing on my truck. Saw it done on TRUCKS on SPIKE TV a few months ago. Lettered it, then dusted it good with primer and sanded on the lettered area. Gave it a nice weathered look. Attached Images Last edited by skysoldier173rd; 06-21-2011 at 03:37 PM.

06-07-2011, 08:43 PM	#2
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck There was a good article in one of the Hot Rod Mags in the last year with good technique suggestions.

06-07-2011, 08:53 PM	#3
markeb01 Senior Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Spokane Valley, WA Posts: 8,356	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck Here's an earlier thread with additional links on the topic: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...light=door+art

06-07-2011, 09:14 PM	#4
ralf Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Fayetteville WV Posts: 71	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck

06-07-2011, 09:23 PM	#5
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck that is classic. holy frijoles.

06-08-2011, 07:40 AM	#7
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck Some of my favorites: Attached Images

06-08-2011, 07:41 AM	#8
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck And a few more... Attached Images Last edited by lakeroadster; 06-08-2011 at 07:44 AM.

06-08-2011, 07:46 AM	#9
lakeroadster Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: High Plains of Colorado Posts: 2,485	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck And these... Attached Images

06-08-2011, 10:03 AM	#10
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck Is there a computer design cut stencil that can be stuck to the doors, and then I could spray my color/s of choice? I would then take scotch brite pads and age it. Or do I need to hire someone to paint it for me? I have a 65 stepper that is patina and I want door art. The truck is flat red and I want flat white lettering.

06-08-2011, 11:04 AM	#13
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck My panel Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

06-08-2011, 11:25 AM	#15
glos55 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kalamazoo, MI Posts: 1,008	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck Thanks lakeroadster and chevyrestoguy. That is exactly what I was thinking! Perfect!!!! Last edited by glos55; 06-08-2011 at 11:28 AM.

06-08-2011, 02:33 PM	#16
Revoh Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Music City, U.S.A. Posts: 638	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck Here's mine. __________________ 1963 C-10 My car blog, for your reading pleasure. Last edited by Revoh; 06-08-2011 at 02:34 PM.

06-08-2011, 02:57 PM	#17
61_FL_Apache Who Me? Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Royal Palm Beach, FL Posts: 4,067	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck This was my 65. __________________ Steve 1997 Tahoe LT 4D 2WD (DD) 2001 Blazer 4D 2WD 1961 Apache 10 (sold) 1965 C10 Stepper (sold)

06-09-2011, 12:07 AM	#18
Blue Heeler Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Venice, Ca. Posts: 314	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck I took the Blue Heeler to the cheese cake factory on sunday to pick up a b-day cake for my wife, as me and my buddy drove up the valet guy gave us a weird look so i pulled up behind a range rover and i ask the guy hey do you think you can park my truck without any damages? he said jes, so i told him all the damages that are on the truck were from the last time i brought it here his eyes got big so then i told him we were just her to pick up a cake, so he said go down the drive way and park by the wall and wait there for you friend i told him screw that can i park next to the bently and the benz he looked around and said go ahead i just sat in the truck busting up. when my buddy came out he said do a burn out so i said i would be happy too so we did a burn-out in the parking lot and started cracking up. just thought i would share. Attached Images

06-21-2011, 03:30 PM	#21
skysoldier173rd Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: jackson, michigan Posts: 246	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck Here is what i came up with:



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06-21-2011, 04:09 PM	#22
NCD1966 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lafayette , La Posts: 404	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck grandpa back in the day __________________ 1966 Chevy C10 Stepside 355ci sbc with 3speed OD 2021 GMC Sierra 1500 AT4 6.2 1980 Chevy Camaro z28 383ci 1990 Chevy Suburban 350 tbi 2x4 (sold) 1984 Chevy C10 sliverado short fleet 1997 Chevy C1500 short fleet

06-21-2011, 04:20 PM	#23
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck you can look at door signs until your eyes bleed: The OFFICIAL door lettering thread on the HAMB - lots and lots and lots of photos enjoy! That ayers garage is a member here... txfirefighter(might have the spelling wrong)... and the sims radiator has fixed my radiator in my '65 c10 twice now... in different spots. -W Last edited by Woogeroo; 06-21-2011 at 04:26 PM.

09-01-2014, 04:52 AM	#25
Dans66Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: up-state ny Posts: 93	Re: Lettering/signs/pictures on truck I have had an idea for a while. I have a friend that does vinyl lettering. I think you could peel out the letters to make a stencil. Another words toss the part you would normally use. Then just stick it to the door as a stencil. Then just paint it with a spray can. Now in my head it should work great...in real life not so sure.

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