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I've had a new shop truck since last June and have yet to put any advertising on it. (A small decal in the extra-cab window doesn't count) What's that they say about the shoemaker's son going shoe-less? When clients ask me about their own vehicle graphic needs, I tell them that their vehicle is the best way to utilize their advertising dollar due to constant public exposure etc. Then I get embarrassed when I don't see anything on my truck. It's time to remedy this situation but I know that I am my own worst customer because I am never totally pleased with anything I Do. (There's always room for improvement). I would love to see some samples of your sign-shop vehicles or a recent customer's vehicle you are particularly proud of. Any takers? Inspire me. Let's see what you have.
-------------------- Stu Friesen Box 99 Estevan, SK S4A 2A2 306-634-5975 Posts: 97 | From: Estevan, SK | Registered: Feb 2006
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Now that's gotta grab some attention. Very nice work. I've tried airbrushing fire and it definately isn't easy. Even without words your truck says a lot. I would really like to see more of your work, Rapid. If I remember correctly you are into vehicle art.
-------------------- Stu Friesen Box 99 Estevan, SK S4A 2A2 306-634-5975 Posts: 97 | From: Estevan, SK | Registered: Feb 2006
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As I LIKE being subtle, entire truck is paneled pinstriped in orange... It's currently housing a '96 LT-1 sbc, w/700-R trans, 3:08 rear gears...thinkn' about STS turbo system and GV overdrive, like in burb... Truck was built in '76 by Vic Hickey Enterprises in Ventura, Calif. Truck was inspired by drawing and finaced by factory, it's the only one of it's kind, a true factory sponsered, one off...I still own it and AM only owner... Rear of truck has a full oak "work" bench, w/drawers and space for brushbox and etc...used as work truck/weekend showtruck till '82, been stored since... Present worktruck, the "burb", is similiar in setup...also fast, not quick, just fast...
OH!! Did I fail to mention, we whacked 4 3/4 out of the roof and laid windshield back 15 degrees??? No? OK, consider it done, it's chopped!!!
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-------------------- Frank Magoo, Magoo's-Las Vegas; fmagoo@netzero.com "the only easy day was yesterday" Posts: 2365 | From: Las Vegas, Nv. | Registered: Jun 2003
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Nice job Ray, seen it before and you know I ;like it, but how did you put in the green background? Corel Painter, or the Photo paint image sprayer?
-------------------- Ron Costa Sign and Design 28 Ingerson Road Jefferson, NH 0358 Posts: 620 | From: New Hampshire | Registered: Oct 2002
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still needs a little worl before i get to lettering
-------------------- Ken McTague, Concept Signs 57 Bridge St. (route 107) Salem MA 01970 1-978-745-5800 conceptsign@yahoo.com http://www.pinheadlounge.com/CaptainKen
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"A wise man once said that, or was it a wise guy?" Posts: 2425 | From: Salem, MA | Registered: Apr 1999
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Frank...that is definately my idea of a shop truck. I had a 1978 GMC Jimmy for a shop-ride about 12 years ago. It was black with ralley wheels and a slam like yours. Like so many others, I regret letting it go. I hope you hang onto yours forever. I love the chop. Could you show a pic of your 'burban? Mike your PT Cruiser is amazing. I know what you mean...what's next. It really needs some high-impact graphics to finish the selling job the vehicle is already doing. Sorry I have no help for you in that department. I can't even help myself. Wow Cap'n Ken. Great photo of the '55 F-100. One of the project trucks I let go was an all original '54 F-100. More regrets. I appreciate the input from you guys. I will post shots of my previous shop beasts and the current ride when my assistant returns in the morning. She's got all this upload jive figured out.I'm just stubborn and refuse to learn.
-------------------- Stu Friesen Box 99 Estevan, SK S4A 2A2 306-634-5975 Posts: 97 | From: Estevan, SK | Registered: Feb 2006
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