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knucklebuster · 05-11-2003, 08:00 PM

I like those side marker bowties on that primered truck,does anyone make those?

SEVEND2 · 05-13-2003, 05:17 AM

Seen this on the paint and body part of the message board and thought these flames looked great....

*Shane* · 05-13-2003, 10:06 AM

Hey Kenneth,

The thin elongated flame design is referred to as Ohio Flames in the street rod circles. You may try doing a search on some of the street rod boards for more examples.

XXL · 05-13-2003, 10:34 AM

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Originally posted by Shane
The thin elongated flame design is referred to as Ohio Flames in the street rod circles.

That also appears to be the name of a women's hockey team. Thanks for the tip (coming from the von Dutch fan!)... though I would sort of expect Ohio flames to be tipped with ears of corn instead of scallops

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fast67chevy2002 · 05-13-2003, 10:48 AM

I had been wanting to try ghost flames done in chameleon(spelling?) paint. I tried it on a piece of sheet metal to test some different paint ideas and it turned out so good that my auto detailer put it up in his store. He was the one who supplied the materials, otherwise I would have it. But it looks real sharp, just an idea for you.

*Shane* · 05-13-2003, 11:18 AM

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though I would sort of expect Ohio flames to be tipped with ears of corn instead of scallops

LMAO!

*Shane* · 05-13-2003, 11:20 AM

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Jim Lambert’s ’41 Willys coupe from Cincinnati, Ohio, has a unique set of thin and extended double flicks racing down the body side, known as Ohio Flames. Notice the green tips of the flame licks.

*Shane* · 05-13-2003, 11:24 AM

*Shane* · 05-13-2003, 11:25 AM

another variation ... using the "licks" to seperate the two colors ...

Slammed67 · 05-13-2003, 01:12 PM

I suggest you polish those wheels! Those are awfully dull looking!

yellowgmc · 05-13-2003, 01:46 PM

i like the realistic flames best. expensice tho!

bpmcgee · 05-13-2003, 02:34 PM

XXL,

I'm not much of a graphic artist, but have you thought about bringing a flame down a little lower and using it to accentuate the curve of the wheel arch?

In any case, I agree with the others that there should be a little more substance to them, and they should be carried back onto the doors.

I wish I had the talent to do stuff like that!

Brian

still w.i.p '68 · 05-13-2003, 03:16 PM

I think they look great, personaly, I would have alittle more, and bring a tail or 2 slightly on to the door, Flames rule, and never go out of style, exept for the trible they were short lived...

Long Knight · 05-13-2003, 03:21 PM

I think you should go with reverse flames, from back to front, like I painted on my Pinto in college! I've got to find that picture. Went real fast in reverse.

XXL · 05-13-2003, 04:50 PM

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Originally posted by Long Knight
I think you should go with reverse flames, from back to front, like I painted on my Pinto in college! I've got to find that picture. Went real fast in reverse.

reverse flames + Pinto = sure, why not?

reverse flames + my truck = ain't happening!

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Originally posted by Slammed67
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Uh, that's called a low sheen finish. It took a pretty heavy winter to get them looking like that!

bouncytruck · 05-13-2003, 05:24 PM

My only suggestion is to bring the tip of the second flame down out further so the three longer tips don't appear to line up at all. I think you did a great job on the layout.

brennecke · 05-13-2003, 06:06 PM

I like them that length.
My suggestions / critique
The last three tips end nearly parrallel. I think they'd look better staggered more noticably.

The second lick down, the two tonged one, looks a little straight, maybe a little more curve, maybe leave it out. if you are going skinny, maybe its better to be really skinny about it.

jayssunm · 05-13-2003, 07:21 PM

If you painted the grill the same color as the flames it would be similar to how the 67-68 looked originally!

My suggestion would be to add some flames to the hood. If you want to keep the flames from off balancing the step side, you could add some flames to the top of the hood. You would only see the flames when you look directly at the truck, hence not off balancing things.

Otherwise, add alittle more flames so it looks more complete. Excellent jobs putting them on. I keep trying to draw flames but can never get the licks right.

special70gmc · 05-13-2003, 08:28 PM

i like it just the way it was. i say leave it simple sice thats the way you going with the dash ect.... jmo -kyle

XXL · 05-14-2003, 10:45 AM

Thanks again all. brennecke, did you buy the software used to manipulate those images?

I've pretty much committed to NO flames on the hood. The '67-68 slant seems to be diminished with graphics, and I like the slant.

The whole front will be body color... trim and all. I've got some steel headlight rings, you may have seen the bumper (see website link below), and I'm still looking for steel grille opening trim to paint. The flames will probably emanate from the sharp body line on the front edge of the fender. I had thought about them emanating from nowhere (the round flame head you sometimes see), but I think I prefer the body line idea.

While I may mock up some flame licks down in front of the wheel, the flames need to be VERY horizontal... much like a pinstripe gone wild. The "Ohio flame" as Shane mentioned... this one is a pretty good example (just the sides)--

Kenneth

70c10 · 05-14-2003, 12:46 PM

If you are not doing the hood, I think it would look good starting behind the front wheels at the bottom with the staggered style.

brennecke · 05-14-2003, 04:26 PM

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Thanks again all. brennecke, did you buy the software used to manipulate those images?

Yup. Educational prices for me.

XXL · 05-14-2003, 04:40 PM

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Originally posted by brennecke

Yup. Educational prices for me.

Oops... that was supposed to have a

at the end.

brennecke · 05-14-2003, 05:10 PM

I knew what you meant.

05-11-2003, 08:00 PM	#26
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05-13-2003, 05:17 AM	#27
SEVEND2 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Menifee, Calif, USA Posts: 2,145	Seen this on the paint and body part of the message board and thought these flames looked great.... Attached Images __________________ With a 1972 Chevy Custom-10 Long bed w/350cid th350, (under-construction). Progress on truck so far (follow link): http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=51051 and stage 2 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...ad.php?t=58132 ~ "Why couldn't you have just put the bunny back in the box?" ~

05-13-2003, 01:12 PM	#35
Slammed67 Progress = 0% Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 2,108	I suggest you polish those wheels! Those are awfully dull looking! __________________ Jason - '67 GMC swb \| '57 Bel-Air 4dr hardtop \| '56 210 4dr Wagon \| 2000 GMC Sierra

05-13-2003, 01:46 PM	#36
yellowgmc Getting cabin fever?!?!?! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: chisholm, mn Posts: 1,679	i like the realistic flames best. expensice tho! __________________ Member of the Discs Up Front Club 1972 GMC 1500 1994 F-150 XL 4x4 Tact is for people not whitty enough to be sarcastic

05-13-2003, 03:16 PM	#38
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	I think they look great, personaly, I would have alittle more, and bring a tail or 2 slightly on to the door, Flames rule, and never go out of style, exept for the trible they were short lived... __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )

05-13-2003, 10:06 AM	#28
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	Hey Kenneth, The thin elongated flame design is referred to as Ohio Flames in the street rod circles. You may try doing a search on some of the street rod boards for more examples.

05-13-2003, 10:48 AM	#30
fast67chevy2002 Dad's little helper Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Helena, MT Posts: 194	I had been wanting to try ghost flames done in chameleon(spelling?) paint. I tried it on a piece of sheet metal to test some different paint ideas and it turned out so good that my auto detailer put it up in his store. He was the one who supplied the materials, otherwise I would have it. But it looks real sharp, just an idea for you.

05-13-2003, 11:24 AM	#33
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270

05-13-2003, 11:25 AM	#34
Shane Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: over yonder Posts: 14,270	another variation ... using the "licks" to seperate the two colors ...

05-13-2003, 02:34 PM	#37
bpmcgee Registered User Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Northern Illinois Posts: 2,181	XXL, I'm not much of a graphic artist, but have you thought about bringing a flame down a little lower and using it to accentuate the curve of the wheel arch? In any case, I agree with the others that there should be a little more substance to them, and they should be carried back onto the doors. I wish I had the talent to do stuff like that! Brian

05-13-2003, 03:21 PM	#39
Long Knight Spank 'em if you got 'em! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 628	I think you should go with reverse flames, from back to front, like I painted on my Pinto in college! I've got to find that picture. Went real fast in reverse. __________________ Long Knight '71 C-20, 350ci, TH350, Edl. 1406 Carb w/elec.choke, Ignitor ignition, Viper Tires, Orange Dipstick

05-13-2003, 05:24 PM	#41
bouncytruck SKINNY TIRES RULE! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Bothell, WA Posts: 11,049	My only suggestion is to bring the tip of the second flame down out further so the three longer tips don't appear to line up at all. I think you did a great job on the layout. __________________ bouncytruck 1972 K5 The Hauler 1994 K1500 Suburban The Daily2010 Kia Soul Wife's Ride2014 Fiat 500L

05-13-2003, 06:06 PM	#42
brennecke Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Missouri Posts: 469	I like them that length. My suggestions / critique The last three tips end nearly parrallel. I think they'd look better staggered more noticably. The second lick down, the two tonged one, looks a little straight, maybe a little more curve, maybe leave it out. if you are going skinny, maybe its better to be really skinny about it. Attached Images __________________ Never tire of doing what is right II Thess. 3:13 Northeast Missouri 71 LWB original 350 3/speed Soon to be 500

05-13-2003, 07:21 PM	#43
jayssunm Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 98	If you painted the grill the same color as the flames it would be similar to how the 67-68 looked originally! My suggestion would be to add some flames to the hood. If you want to keep the flames from off balancing the step side, you could add some flames to the top of the hood. You would only see the flames when you look directly at the truck, hence not off balancing things. Otherwise, add alittle more flames so it looks more complete. Excellent jobs putting them on. I keep trying to draw flames but can never get the licks right. __________________ 67 Fleetside Shortie, small window, slip & slide tranny Upgrades--small block, tilt column, disc 5 lug conversion (front and rear), Future Projects--suburban gas tank under the bed, rear roll pan, better gas mileage (currently about 6-10 MPG)

05-13-2003, 08:28 PM	#44
special70gmc Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: long island, new york Posts: 1,333	i like it just the way it was. i say leave it simple sice thats the way you going with the dash ect.... jmo -kyle __________________ 1986 c-10 swb 5/7 drop 20'' coys 1958 belair 2door



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05-14-2003, 10:45 AM	#45
XXL Señor Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Edge of the world Posts: 5,367	Thanks again all. brennecke, did you buy the software used to manipulate those images? I've pretty much committed to NO flames on the hood. The '67-68 slant seems to be diminished with graphics, and I like the slant. The whole front will be body color... trim and all. I've got some steel headlight rings, you may have seen the bumper (see website link below), and I'm still looking for steel grille opening trim to paint. The flames will probably emanate from the sharp body line on the front edge of the fender. I had thought about them emanating from nowhere (the round flame head you sometimes see), but I think I prefer the body line idea. While I may mock up some flame licks down in front of the wheel, the flames need to be VERY horizontal... much like a pinstripe gone wild. The "Ohio flame" as Shane mentioned... this one is a pretty good example (just the sides)-- Kenneth __________________ Craigslist \| ebay \| Engrishtees \| www.myattitudesucks.com \| Follow me on Twitter

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05-14-2003, 05:10 PM	#49
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