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c10scotty · 06-19-2003, 07:41 PM

lol sorry, i guess i ought to check that thing every once in a while. expect a money order whenever i get down to the bank. thanks!

oh btw...a friend of mine was wondering if you are gonna do anything for the gmc guys? he would buy one but he doesnt want the bowties in there.

chevychic · 06-19-2003, 09:24 PM

I would like to do one for GMC but I would have to recreate the text as all the logos I have found are only 72 dpi and aren't good enough print quality. I'm looking into this but want to get a few other things straightened out with the bowtie first. So all I can say is it is right now it's in my plans, but I'm not sure when it will happen.

I can remove the bowtie altogether and offer just a plain gauge as well. I've considered doing this when I go the ebay route so I don't have to face any licensing issues with the bowtie trademark. I don't want any trouble with legality.
Before I decide to remove the bowtie though, I'm writing a letter to the legal counsel chief of staff to see if he will grant me permission without going through the expense of licensing.

I maybe a little paranoid, but if I'm going to do this, I want to do it right without any legal complications.

I would actually appreciate feedback from everyone here as to whether they think these would still be as popular if the bowtie were removed eventually. And if you think I'm being overly paranoid and have nothing to worry about selling these on ebay with the bowtie logo.

houston6 · 06-19-2003, 11:01 PM

Heather youve really thought this thing out.And I imagine that
using the bowtie may be a hassel ($$$),but I think that just the
White overlays should sell just as well.I mean dang the original
gauges didnt have a bowtie!The overlay itself is awsome of course this is my opinon.At certainly sounds as though you are on the right track though.If you do have to pay to use the bowtie and im not sure if you would it knock the hell out of your profit margin which i would guess youre not making enough right now for them.But its better to be safe than sorry.good luck and let us know ok.

Low Truck FNG · 06-20-2003, 03:50 PM

Heather,

I think the overlays look awsome, however, I think just plain white would look better. Maybe even with a bowtie on just the speedo and fuel guage. My two pesos.

stepside454 · 03-12-2004, 12:05 PM

Heather, Im very interested in the overlays for my GMC, I have a question.
Is it possible to make the overlays in silver ?
I have the billet aluminum cover on my dash & a Autometer Silver Sport comp tach & think silver face gauges would be sharp. GMC logos would be cool to. John

cochino12 · 03-12-2004, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by stepside454
Heather, Im very interested in the overlays for my GMC, I have a question.
Is it possible to make the overlays in silver ?
I have the billet aluminum cover on my dash & a Autometer Silver Sport comp tach & think silver face gauges would be sharp. GMC logos would be cool to. John

I'd be in for a silver set also

84Stepside · 03-12-2004, 10:04 PM

Heather,
What a beautiful thing you have done, your overlays are great.
Good Luck on you new enterprise. Have you thought about doing them in black? With a gold bowtie, wooo weeeeee
Thats what I;m talking about. The white ones are awesome, would just look weird in my all black interior.
Anyway,
Good Luck
T

chevychic · 03-13-2004, 01:26 AM

Hey guys,

I'd love to do some custom work. I'm working with someone right now that does all my printing so they kind of tell me what they can or can't do. I'll check with them to see what they can do. I'd love to be able to meet everyone's needs.
Doing them custom is a way I can get around the trademark issue because the buyer is then requesting the logo and is therefore responsible for any reaction from the trademark owner. At least this is what I've been told.
I'll check it out and now that I'm almost done with school...one more week left...I'm actually getting more motivation to pick this project back up

Destructo · 03-13-2004, 01:53 AM

I'm going to put a factory tach cluster in my 85, I may be interested in a set of those, I like the bow-tie in the face like that. But, you may have issues with licensing, I wouldn't really risk the possibilty of a law-suit. But before you remove it I want a set with the bow-tie on them. Or maybe you should see if you can get permission or if you just need to add a mark at the end of it or something to show its registered and trademarked, but that would kinda keep it from looking nice and clean.

stepside454 · 03-13-2004, 02:17 AM

cool Heather let me know, if you can do em in silver Id buy a set, with or without "GMC". John

soleeagle · 03-20-2004, 03:57 AM

Heather can you change the numbers on the spedo or do they have to be the factory numbers. I was wondering because if you can change them it is a simple way to adjust my speed without changing the gear in the transfer case to compensate my larger tires. Ex. 45 to 54, 50 to 60, 55 to 66 ect. ect.. If you can I will definatly get a set especially if you can put the bowtie on them.

Thanks

chevychic · 03-20-2004, 04:09 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by soleeagle
Heather can you change the numbers on the spedo or do they have to be the factory numbers. I was wondering because if you can change them it is a simple way to adjust my speed without changing the gear in the transfer case to compensate my larger tires. Ex. 45 to 54, 50 to 60, 55 to 66 ect. ect.. If you can I will definatly get a set especially if you can put the bowtie on them.

Thanks

I understand where you're coming from, but this is a liablility and if you were to get a ticket because I screwed up the number placements on your gauges, and giving you an incorrect reading, I'd feel really bad and would ultimately be responsible.

All number placements and markings need to stay factory. However, I'm still working on making more custom gauges available to everyone and would really like to make that happen.

*1FaastC10* · 03-20-2004, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by soleeagle
Heather can you change the numbers on the spedo or do they have to be the factory numbers. I was wondering because if you can change them it is a simple way to adjust my speed without changing the gear in the transfer case to compensate my larger tires. Ex. 45 to 54, 50 to 60, 55 to 66 ect. ect.. If you can I will definatly get a set especially if you can put the bowtie on them.

Thanks

why not change your speedo gears and make it right rather than hillbilly rigging it?

*mike reeh* · 03-20-2004, 08:40 PM

just a thought- you could make a custom tach overlay for a later model or aftermarket tach (since they usually goto 8K rpm or higher) that would (retro)fit into the stock location. Now THATS a good idea! We were just talking about this on one of the tach threads a few weeks ago..

mike

cobb_ben · 03-20-2004, 09:12 PM

what about installation instructions, how 2s, i would like a set eventually.

chevychic · 03-20-2004, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by mike reeh
just a thought- you could make a custom tach overlay for a later model or aftermarket tach (since they usually goto 8K rpm or higher) that would (retro)fit into the stock location. Now THATS a good idea! We were just talking about this on one of the tach threads a few weeks ago..

mike

I'll need to know more details. When we talk on AIM again you can tell me exactly what you have in mind. Or if it's going to be a while until we can chat, you can PM me

cochino12 · 03-20-2004, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cobb_ben
what about installation instructions, how 2s, i would like a set eventually.

chevychic included them when you buy the overlays. they are really east to do.

chevychic · 03-20-2004, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cobb_ben
what about installation instructions, how 2s, i would like a set eventually.

Installation instructions come with each set of overlays.

EDIT: What Adam said

cochino12 · 03-20-2004, 09:19 PM

Hey Heather do you know approx. when you will have something different than before? I was going to order a set today but If you have some new stuff in the next few weeks I would rather wait. thanks

Adam

cobb_ben · 03-20-2004, 09:27 PM

sounds nice ill get a set eventulally i think, thx, great work its awsome

06-19-2003, 07:41 PM	#51
c10scotty ~THE SILVER BULLET~ Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: WYOMING Posts: 285	lol sorry, i guess i ought to check that thing every once in a while. expect a money order whenever i get down to the bank. thanks! oh btw...a friend of mine was wondering if you are gonna do anything for the gmc guys? he would buy one but he doesnt want the bowties in there. __________________ ~1980 c10 chevy scottsdale~ ~2.5/4 drop 305/th350c~

06-19-2003, 09:24 PM	#52
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	I would like to do one for GMC but I would have to recreate the text as all the logos I have found are only 72 dpi and aren't good enough print quality. I'm looking into this but want to get a few other things straightened out with the bowtie first. So all I can say is it is right now it's in my plans, but I'm not sure when it will happen. I can remove the bowtie altogether and offer just a plain gauge as well. I've considered doing this when I go the ebay route so I don't have to face any licensing issues with the bowtie trademark. I don't want any trouble with legality. Before I decide to remove the bowtie though, I'm writing a letter to the legal counsel chief of staff to see if he will grant me permission without going through the expense of licensing. I maybe a little paranoid, but if I'm going to do this, I want to do it right without any legal complications. I would actually appreciate feedback from everyone here as to whether they think these would still be as popular if the bowtie were removed eventually. And if you think I'm being overly paranoid and have nothing to worry about selling these on ebay with the bowtie logo. __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

06-19-2003, 11:01 PM	#53
houston6 Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: north wilkesboro nc Posts: 221	Legal Aspects Heather youve really thought this thing out.And I imagine that using the bowtie may be a hassel ($$$),but I think that just the White overlays should sell just as well.I mean dang the original gauges didnt have a bowtie!The overlay itself is awsome of course this is my opinon.At certainly sounds as though you are on the right track though.If you do have to pay to use the bowtie and im not sure if you would it knock the hell out of your profit margin which i would guess youre not making enough right now for them.But its better to be safe than sorry.good luck and let us know ok. __________________ Scott

06-20-2003, 03:50 PM	#54
Low Truck FNG Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Chandler, AZ Posts: 51	Heather, I think the overlays look awsome, however, I think just plain white would look better. Maybe even with a bowtie on just the speedo and fuel guage. My two pesos. __________________ Brian '86 C10 Silverado, 350/700

03-12-2004, 12:05 PM	#55
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	Heather, Im very interested in the overlays for my GMC, I have a question. Is it possible to make the overlays in silver ? I have the billet aluminum cover on my dash & a Autometer Silver Sport comp tach & think silver face gauges would be sharp. GMC logos would be cool to. John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-12-2004, 10:04 PM	#57
84Stepside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Lake Lanier Georgia Posts: 32	Heather, What a beautiful thing you have done, your overlays are great. Good Luck on you new enterprise. Have you thought about doing them in black? With a gold bowtie, wooo weeeeee Thats what I;m talking about. The white ones are awesome, would just look weird in my all black interior. Anyway, Good Luck T __________________ T Album84:http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4287521815

03-13-2004, 01:26 AM	#58
chevychic Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chanhassen, MN Posts: 1,061	Hey guys, I'd love to do some custom work. I'm working with someone right now that does all my printing so they kind of tell me what they can or can't do. I'll check with them to see what they can do. I'd love to be able to meet everyone's needs. Doing them custom is a way I can get around the trademark issue because the buyer is then requesting the logo and is therefore responsible for any reaction from the trademark owner. At least this is what I've been told. I'll check it out and now that I'm almost done with school...one more week left...I'm actually getting more motivation to pick this project back up __________________ *ChevyChic* 86 Chevy K-10 If I can't be a good example, then I'll just have to be a horrible warning. "You're braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think" - Christopher Robin

03-13-2004, 01:53 AM	#59
Destructo Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Lewisville, NC Posts: 1,836	I'm going to put a factory tach cluster in my 85, I may be interested in a set of those, I like the bow-tie in the face like that. But, you may have issues with licensing, I wouldn't really risk the possibilty of a law-suit. But before you remove it I want a set with the bow-tie on them. Or maybe you should see if you can get permission or if you just need to add a mark at the end of it or something to show its registered and trademarked, but that would kinda keep it from looking nice and clean. __________________ 1985 Scottsdale Shortbed 4x4 Stout 350 with some "upgrades"-700r4-33x12.5" Mud Tires, Warn 8274-50 winch. 2005 Chevrolet Colorado Regular Cab 2wd 4-banger, 5 speed, Street Pack with 3.73 axle. Last edited by Destructo; 03-13-2004 at 01:56 AM.

03-13-2004, 02:17 AM	#60
stepside454 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: st. louis area Posts: 1,551	cool Heather let me know, if you can do em in silver Id buy a set, with or without "GMC". John __________________ 75 GMC C-15 short/step factory 454, lowered

03-20-2004, 03:57 AM	#61
soleeagle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Shelbyville, Indiana Posts: 614	Heather can you change the numbers on the spedo or do they have to be the factory numbers. I was wondering because if you can change them it is a simple way to adjust my speed without changing the gear in the transfer case to compensate my larger tires. Ex. 45 to 54, 50 to 60, 55 to 66 ect. ect.. If you can I will definatly get a set especially if you can put the bowtie on them. Thanks __________________ Chuck '85 Chevy Silverado 4X4 '91 Chevy 4X4 Suburban http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/545941

03-20-2004, 08:40 PM	#64
mike reeh 5 day ban, learn to behave. Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 684	just a thought- you could make a custom tach overlay for a later model or aftermarket tach (since they usually goto 8K rpm or higher) that would (retro)fit into the stock location. Now THATS a good idea! We were just talking about this on one of the tach threads a few weeks ago.. mike

03-20-2004, 09:12 PM	#65
cobb_ben Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Leonard Wood Mo Posts: 299	what about installation instructions, how 2s, i would like a set eventually. __________________ '69 Chevy C10 400sb-350 crank 400 destroker!!! 377 2.02 dart pro1 alum.heads msd, holley db hooker pro-comps-3in exh. 3 spd. saginaw-3.73posi Flat Bed...want Reg bed...trades?

03-20-2004, 09:19 PM	#69
cochino12 It followed me home? Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yup Posts: 5,751	Hey Heather do you know approx. when you will have something different than before? I was going to order a set today but If you have some new stuff in the next few weeks I would rather wait. thanks Adam __________________ Adam That's why they call it a shortcut Kyle, if it was easy it would just be the way. 86 c-10 SWB 85 CCSB 90 GMC K30 Crew SRW 1985 C30 Dually

03-20-2004, 09:27 PM	#70
cobb_ben Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Fort Leonard Wood Mo Posts: 299	sounds nice ill get a set eventulally i think, thx, great work its awsome __________________ '69 Chevy C10 400sb-350 crank 400 destroker!!! 377 2.02 dart pro1 alum.heads msd, holley db hooker pro-comps-3in exh. 3 spd. saginaw-3.73posi Flat Bed...want Reg bed...trades?



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