Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**1774btcrew** · 09-24-2014, 01:18 PM

Many of you know that I own AZPartsLocators. Up until recently I hadn't fully devoted the time to making the company what it should be. Business has really taken off so I figured it was time to take the step and put a little money into the company. I have a good friend named Jimmy Smith that is a well known artist for automotive design. He has done many renditions/logo designs for The Rodder's Journal , So Cal Speed Shop, Street Rodder Magazine, Rod and Custom, and Classic Trucks among others. I have always admired his work so I knew he was the guy to go with. I am going to be doing T shirts and business cards with his artwork. I had him design the company logo as well as do a design of my truck for the back of the shirts. He has the logo completely done and has sketches done of the truck. Here is what I am going with. I am really excited about the way it is coming out. I had always wanted him to do artwork for me but my company wasn't doing well enough that I could spend the money.

**1774btcrew** · 09-24-2014, 01:20 PM

The truck will have a GMC grille as he forgot that is what my truck had. He also hadn't added an S to my company logo in the sketch. In the background is a junkyard stacked up with squarebody trucks.

Jonboy · 09-24-2014, 01:59 PM

Cool Jeff!

beamn7 · 09-24-2014, 02:01 PM

Very cool!

**1774btcrew** · 09-24-2014, 02:12 PM

Thanks guys! It has been a long time coming! It has currently been over 2 months since I first contacted him to do this. He is just swamped with work. I am kind of on a time crunch as I need to get business cards and t-shirts done before the Goodguys show in November. It seems like everyone is behind schedule!

**Corts60** · 09-24-2014, 11:04 PM

Looks great buddy. Is that logo going on the truck?

Eyegore · 09-24-2014, 11:46 PM

I cannot recall seeing any pictures of your truck, is this the 77 cc shortbed? Perhaps I missed them. Hopefully I will see you at goodguys, my sons usally help with security there.

**1774btcrew** · 09-25-2014, 12:46 AM

The logo will be on the truck once it is painted. Eyegore, I haven't made it to any of the shows with the truck but it is almost at all of the parts swap meets. Right now it is multicolored. All of the body work is done on the bed and cab, I have NOS fenders. It is a 77 crew cab short bed with a Cummins diesel.

**Dads79GMC** · 09-25-2014, 08:42 PM

I like the design Jeff. My next order will include a T-Shirt, right? Yes, I'll include payment! I'll need a L.

DBLSPRT68 · 09-26-2014, 09:13 AM

I like it!

**1774btcrew** · 09-26-2014, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by DBLSPRT68

I like it!

Thanks! I am pretty happy with it too!

**1774btcrew** · 10-01-2014, 11:06 AM

Here is an update. Truck art is done. The coloring and shading in will be done today. It I am pretty excited. It is coming along well! Now I will just have to pay for it!

**Dads79GMC** · 10-01-2014, 11:07 AM

Looks great!

Rich84 · 10-01-2014, 12:22 PM

That is cool..

Keith Seymore · 10-01-2014, 12:50 PM

I like it too.

That logo looks F A S T !! to me (like there is "speed" implied).

K

**1774btcrew** · 10-01-2014, 02:11 PM

Thanks guys! I know a lot of artists but REALLY like Jimmy Smith's style! Can't wait to see it in color!

**1774btcrew** · 10-02-2014, 10:08 PM

Getting closer! Truck needs done in the right colors though!

**Dieselwrencher** · 10-03-2014, 01:56 AM

Congrats, and I really like that picture and art work!

carboncrew · 10-03-2014, 08:53 AM

That is sweet Jeff. I'll take one on a tshirt - XL please

parrisc19844x4_468 · 10-03-2014, 12:33 PM

Looks Nice. and thanks for the fast shipment on my parts.

**1774btcrew** · 10-03-2014, 05:38 PM

Thanks guys! Hopefully it will only take a week on the shirts!

**1774btcrew** · 10-14-2014, 11:28 PM

Color is finally right and went to the screen printers today!

Jonboy · 10-15-2014, 10:20 AM

Looks great!

**1774btcrew** · 10-15-2014, 10:58 AM

Jonboy, thanks! I am really pleased with it. To be honest with you I was starting to have my doubts with the artist as it took so long for him to do and took 3 times to get the color right. In the end he really came through!

09-24-2014, 01:18 PM	#1
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Many of you know that I own AZPartsLocators. Up until recently I hadn't fully devoted the time to making the company what it should be. Business has really taken off so I figured it was time to take the step and put a little money into the company. I have a good friend named Jimmy Smith that is a well known artist for automotive design. He has done many renditions/logo designs for The Rodder's Journal , So Cal Speed Shop, Street Rodder Magazine, Rod and Custom, and Classic Trucks among others. I have always admired his work so I knew he was the guy to go with. I am going to be doing T shirts and business cards with his artwork. I had him design the company logo as well as do a design of my truck for the back of the shirts. He has the logo completely done and has sketches done of the truck. Here is what I am going with. I am really excited about the way it is coming out. I had always wanted him to do artwork for me but my company wasn't doing well enough that I could spend the money. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

09-24-2014, 01:20 PM	#2
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators The truck will have a GMC grille as he forgot that is what my truck had. He also hadn't added an S to my company logo in the sketch. In the background is a junkyard stacked up with squarebody trucks. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

09-24-2014, 01:59 PM	#3
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Cool Jeff! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

09-24-2014, 02:01 PM	#4
beamn7 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wildomar, CA Posts: 466	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Very cool!

09-24-2014, 02:12 PM	#5
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Thanks guys! It has been a long time coming! It has currently been over 2 months since I first contacted him to do this. He is just swamped with work. I am kind of on a time crunch as I need to get business cards and t-shirts done before the Goodguys show in November. It seems like everyone is behind schedule! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

09-24-2014, 11:04 PM	#6
Corts60 Just here to tinker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Holland, MI Posts: 3,697	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Looks great buddy. Is that logo going on the truck? __________________ 78 C10 SWB Diesel #1 (wrecked)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...1978+silverado 78 C10 SWB Diesel #2 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=650751 60 GMC Suburban (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=445526 60 GMC 1000 (sold)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showthread.php?t=298235 67 GMC 1500 (sold) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=803695 73 Chevy C20(Daily)http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=852767 86 Suburban(summer unit) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=810697 88 Suburban 4x4(sold)

09-24-2014, 11:46 PM	#7
Eyegore What Hump? Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: New River AZ Posts: 2,009	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators I cannot recall seeing any pictures of your truck, is this the 77 cc shortbed? Perhaps I missed them. Hopefully I will see you at goodguys, my sons usally help with security there. __________________ Lil red 86 c-10 99 Sub 78 Camper Special w/ 454

09-25-2014, 12:46 AM	#8
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators The logo will be on the truck once it is painted. Eyegore, I haven't made it to any of the shows with the truck but it is almost at all of the parts swap meets. Right now it is multicolored. All of the body work is done on the bed and cab, I have NOS fenders. It is a 77 crew cab short bed with a Cummins diesel. __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

09-25-2014, 08:42 PM	#9
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators I like the design Jeff. My next order will include a T-Shirt, right? Yes, I'll include payment! I'll need a L. __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

09-26-2014, 09:13 AM	#10
DBLSPRT68 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Ft. Mill, SC USA Posts: 931	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators I like it! __________________ PROJECT TRUCK: 1985 SWB C10 Silverado Black/Charcoal, 1990 V2500 Suburban, 2018 Suburban, 2005 GMC 2500HD CCSB, 2014 Toyota Camry SE, HAD.....1968 Camaro RS/SS Family owned since new; 350 3 speed SOLD

10-01-2014, 11:06 AM	#12
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Here is an update. Truck art is done. The coloring and shading in will be done today. It I am pretty excited. It is coming along well! Now I will just have to pay for it! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck. Last edited by 1774btcrew; 10-01-2014 at 02:16 PM.

10-01-2014, 11:07 AM	#13
Dads79GMC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Des Moines, Iowa Posts: 1,238	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Looks great! __________________ Instagram @HomeBuiltC10s Dads 79 GMC Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=642929 1978 Silverado Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=756016

10-01-2014, 12:22 PM	#14
Rich84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Woodbury, Ct. Posts: 1,694	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators That is cool..

10-01-2014, 12:50 PM	#15
Keith Seymore Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Motor City Posts: 9,230	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators I like it too. That logo looks F A S T !! to me (like there is "speed" implied). K __________________ Chevrolet Flint Assembly 1979-1986 GM Full Size Truck Engineering 1986 - 2019 Intro from an Old Assembly Guy: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=342926 My Pontiac story: http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=560524 Chevelle intro: http://www.superchevy.com/features/s...hevy-chevelle/

10-01-2014, 02:11 PM	#16
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Thanks guys! I know a lot of artists but REALLY like Jimmy Smith's style! Can't wait to see it in color! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.



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10-02-2014, 10:08 PM	#17
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Getting closer! Truck needs done in the right colors though! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-03-2014, 01:56 AM	#18
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,142	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Congrats, and I really like that picture and art work! __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

10-03-2014, 08:53 AM	#19
carboncrew Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Arizona Posts: 446	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators That is sweet Jeff. I'll take one on a tshirt - XL please __________________ ________________ My very own build My tailgating ambulance

10-03-2014, 12:33 PM	#20
parrisc19844x4_468 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Town of Summit, WI Posts: 322	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Looks Nice. and thanks for the fast shipment on my parts. __________________ 2017 Silverado LTZ 6.2 1984 Scottsdale K10 - 468 700r 4x4 lwb 1978 GMC Sierra Grande K15 350 Soond to be 406 th350 4x4 swb 1968 GMC 20 305 V6 good ole wood hauler. Good Fences make good neighbors

10-03-2014, 05:38 PM	#21
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Thanks guys! Hopefully it will only take a week on the shirts! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-14-2014, 11:28 PM	#22
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Color is finally right and went to the screen printers today! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

10-15-2014, 10:20 AM	#23
Jonboy Slots go on anything! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Richardson, TX Posts: 5,957	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Looks great! __________________ 1974 Jimmy- 5.3/4L80e/NP241

10-15-2014, 10:58 AM	#24
1774btcrew Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Phoenix AZ Posts: 4,602	Re: Finally getting professional artwork and logo done for my company AZPartsLocators Jonboy, thanks! I am really pleased with it. To be honest with you I was starting to have my doubts with the artist as it took so long for him to do and took 3 times to get the color right. In the end he really came through! __________________ AZPartsLocators on Instagram 1972 Cheyenne Super Short Bed big block "Blackie" 1977 Crew Cab GMC Short bed with 4BT Intercooled Cummins Diesel and a 4L80e "The Junkyard Dog" 1985 Crew Cab Chevy dually with 5.9 Cummins "The Big Dog" This is what my dad liked to be called by the grandkids before he passed so it seems fitting for his old truck.

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