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63 & 64 Bowties · 10-21-2007, 05:43 AM

Not too long ago I saw a pic on this board (I think car show pics) of a satin black 60-66 with "Grumpys Garage" and something like "Oil & Lube, Repairs, ph: BR-549" that was hand-lettered on the doors in white.
Anyone still have that pic, or know where I saw it?
thanks, Bill

fuelpump · 10-21-2007, 07:51 AM

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63 & 64 Bowties · 10-21-2007, 08:09 AM

thanks fuelpump, I was thinking of doing something like this on my black 63. This is what I was looking for, something for ideas. These are cool.

**ChiefRocka** · 10-21-2007, 08:19 AM

Thats a good idea...In fact my buddy from the local speed shop mentioned that to me as well....

Have my shop name painted old school on my truck. I'm thinking about it.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-21-2007, 08:27 AM

[QUOTE=ChiefRocka;2412618]Thats a good idea...In fact my buddy from the local speed shop mentioned that to me as well....

Have my shop name painted old school on my truck. I'm thinking about it.

I think the biggest problem we'll have is finding someone who still does hand-lettering. Ever since the invention of vinyl lettering, it's kind of a "dying art."

SIR · 10-21-2007, 01:35 PM

...this is just a thought but try ether your community collage art students,or make an inquiry at a local art store for someone who does "hand lettering" someone still has the tallent....I'm looking for a "pinstriper" ..no luck...tape...no way!

**grumpy** · 10-21-2007, 07:36 PM

That blue 54 in the top pic was mine. It's gone now

anyway, I had a local highschool art teacher do it. Now he wasn't a fresh outta college guy, he was a 30yr. vet.

He did several designs and I chose that one. In hind-sight, I would've done the "grumpys" in a different font. I liked it origianlly, but after a month, decided I didn't too much. Wished it was more script.

Old sign painters are good at this type of work too. Look for one of them.

**slepysal** · 10-22-2007, 11:25 AM

[QUOTE=ChiefRocka;2412618]Thats a good idea...In fact my buddy from the local speed shop mentioned that to me as well....

Have my shop name painted old school on my truck. I'm thinking about it.

Man that would be cool , make it look real retro nice

**ChiefRocka** · 10-22-2007, 08:36 PM

What's up Sal..you know someone who could do that for me ??

I thought about doing it on the bed (in front of the rear wheel) in stead of the door...

What you think ??

chevytrucknut · 10-26-2007, 11:33 PM

I saw a really sweet 64-6 swb that was on ebay that had "Lumpys oil service" on the doors. I love the way this truck looks.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-27-2007, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by chevytrucknut

I saw a really sweet 64-6 swb that was on ebay that had "Lumpys oil service" on the doors. I love the way this truck looks.

I think that's the truck I was remembering. I thought it said something about "Oil & Lube." I really like that "old School" lettering.
thanks, Bill

Tim64 · 10-27-2007, 07:17 AM

Bowties,
Could you post a bigger pic of that? I'd like to get a closer look.
Thanks, Tim

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-27-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim64

Bowties,
Could you post a bigger pic of that? I'd like to get a closer look.
Thanks, Tim

Tim, that's actually chevytrucknut's pic. I'd kinda like to see a bigger one too.

chevytrucknut · 10-27-2007, 08:07 PM

Here ya go.

63 & 64 Bowties · 10-28-2007, 02:55 AM

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Originally Posted by chevytrucknut

Here ya go.

hey thanks. Now that I see a close-up, that's the exact truck I was remembering. I probably saw it on ebay too.
Phone; BR-549....that was from the old TV show "Hee Haw" (oops, probably showing my age there, huh?)

NF65Fleetside · 10-28-2007, 05:42 PM

I love door art, after I get my truck primered down and the wheels put on Im having a friend make up a piece for me.

Woogeroo · 10-29-2007, 05:50 AM

cool pics.

I've been thinking about doing something like that on my '65, since it's all beat up anyway. I'd paint it up and make it look distressed.

I've been trying to come up with what to put on it...

Woogeroo's Speed Shop

Woogeroo's Truck Shop

The House of Woogeroo
Truck Shop

then maybe my hometown or something...

-W

63 & 64 Bowties · 11-03-2007, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Woogeroo

cool pics.

I've been thinking about doing something like that on my '65, since it's all beat up anyway. I'd paint it up and make it look distressed.

I've been trying to come up with what to put on it...

Woogeroo's Speed Shop

Woogeroo's Truck Shop

The House of Woogeroo
Truck Shop

then maybe my hometown or something...

-W

Speed Shop

10-21-2007, 05:43 AM	#1
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	where's Grumpys Garage? Not too long ago I saw a pic on this board (I think car show pics) of a satin black 60-66 with "Grumpys Garage" and something like "Oil & Lube, Repairs, ph: BR-549" that was hand-lettered on the doors in white. Anyone still have that pic, or know where I saw it? thanks, Bill __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-21-2007, 07:51 AM	#2
fuelpump Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: caro, mi Posts: 171	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? Here are some similar Last edited by fuelpump; 10-21-2007 at 07:53 AM.

10-21-2007, 08:09 AM	#3
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? thanks fuelpump, I was thinking of doing something like this on my black 63. This is what I was looking for, something for ideas. These are cool. __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-21-2007, 08:19 AM	#4
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? Thats a good idea...In fact my buddy from the local speed shop mentioned that to me as well.... Have my shop name painted old school on my truck. I'm thinking about it. __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-21-2007, 08:27 AM	#5
63 & 64 Bowties and a few others Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Blue Ridge Mountains of VA Posts: 5,638	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? [QUOTE=ChiefRocka;2412618]Thats a good idea...In fact my buddy from the local speed shop mentioned that to me as well.... Have my shop name painted old school on my truck. I'm thinking about it. I think the biggest problem we'll have is finding someone who still does hand-lettering. Ever since the invention of vinyl lettering, it's kind of a "dying art." __________________ Bill US Army Vet -193rd Infantry BlueRidgeMuscleCars.com “The greatness of a nation and its moral progress can be judged by the way its animals are treated” Gandhi

10-21-2007, 01:35 PM	#6
SIR SIR Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: grants pass oregon,usa Posts: 658	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? ...this is just a thought but try ether your community collage art students,or make an inquiry at a local art store for someone who does "hand lettering" someone still has the tallent....I'm looking for a "pinstriper" ..no luck...tape...no way! __________________ 66long low fleet http://community.webshots.com/user/LVNR66

10-21-2007, 07:36 PM	#7
grumpy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 737	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? That blue 54 in the top pic was mine. It's gone now anyway, I had a local highschool art teacher do it. Now he wasn't a fresh outta college guy, he was a 30yr. vet. He did several designs and I chose that one. In hind-sight, I would've done the "grumpys" in a different font. I liked it origianlly, but after a month, decided I didn't too much. Wished it was more script. Old sign painters are good at this type of work too. Look for one of them.

10-22-2007, 11:25 AM	#8
slepysal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Jose NOR*CAL Posts: 3,080	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? [QUOTE=ChiefRocka;2412618]Thats a good idea...In fact my buddy from the local speed shop mentioned that to me as well.... Have my shop name painted old school on my truck. I'm thinking about it. Man that would be cool , make it look real retro nice __________________ 1960 Apache long bed fleet L6 250 Clifford intake 2 bbl carb. Langdon cast headers with dual exhaust and bellflower tips. T-5 5 speed, power steering and power disc brakes. "Over, Around or through it... "

10-22-2007, 08:36 PM	#9
ChiefRocka Hollister, CA. Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hollister, Ca. Posts: 6,150	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? What's up Sal..you know someone who could do that for me ?? I thought about doing it on the bed (in front of the rear wheel) in stead of the door... What you think ?? __________________ John What the Heck is that ?? CURRENT BUILDS: 62 BurbMaster Other Builds: My '63 C-10,LWB,CC,BBW '06 HD StrAight Axle Swap Father/Son '67 C-20, LQ9,4L80,Bagged,8-Lugger !!Good Friend Richard's Build AMERICAN CUSTOMS & CLASSICS (831) 630-1965 www.ACCHOLLISTER.com ACC on FACEBOOK "Rest in Peace, Mom & Dad ... I will see you again someday!"

10-26-2007, 11:33 PM	#10
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? I saw a really sweet 64-6 swb that was on ebay that had "Lumpys oil service" on the doors. I love the way this truck looks. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA Last edited by chevytrucknut; 10-26-2007 at 11:38 PM.

10-27-2007, 07:17 AM	#12
Tim64 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Vandalia, Ohio Posts: 396	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? Bowties, Could you post a bigger pic of that? I'd like to get a closer look. Thanks, Tim

10-27-2007, 08:07 PM	#14
chevytrucknut Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Battleground, Washington Posts: 177	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? Here ya go. __________________ '77 GMC SWB '66 SNB (Project) Battle Ground, WA

10-28-2007, 05:42 PM	#16
NF65Fleetside Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 674	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? I love door art, after I get my truck primered down and the wheels put on Im having a friend make up a piece for me.

10-29-2007, 05:50 AM	#17
Woogeroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: tool box Posts: 3,115	Re: where's Grumpys Garage? cool pics. I've been thinking about doing something like that on my '65, since it's all beat up anyway. I'd paint it up and make it look distressed. I've been trying to come up with what to put on it... Woogeroo's Speed Shop Woogeroo's Truck Shop The House of Woogeroo Truck Shop then maybe my hometown or something... -W



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