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Ferrofil · 09-13-2013, 11:02 AM

I have an '57 Panel Truck that I am planning put my logo and some text on...
and I'm looking for pictures from the fiftie's for inspiriation on placing and fonts and so forth
Make and model isnt to important! Thanks beforehand!
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**mr48chev** · 09-13-2013, 11:47 AM

I'd look for adds from that time frame or photos from that time frame. Maybe Google local big companies that have been in business for many years such as bread companies or bottling companies. A trip to the local historical society, library or museum might bring up photos of delivery trucks from that period that have the paint work on the sides that was in vogue with sign painters at the time.

Ferrofil · 09-13-2013, 12:17 PM

Ive been trying to research this a bit before I threw out the question...but only pics of cars, sounds like a good idea to google companys!
Since living in sweden it doesnt help much with the "local" historian, since I look for a more american look
But thanks for the tip!
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parkwood · 09-14-2013, 01:53 PM

Here is one a friend of mine built because his dad had a tile company with the logo on the door... he tried to match it as close as he could... of course the truck is much nicer than the one his dad hauled tile in back in the day..

mechanixman · 09-14-2013, 02:34 PM

I pulled these off the AD truck facebook page.
They have a whole album on door graphics.

Ferrofil · 09-15-2013, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

Here is one a friend of mine built because his dad had a tile company with the logo on the door... he tried to match it as close as he could... of course the truck is much nicer than the one his dad hauled tile in back in the day..

Nice one! I like the curved text above "Tile"! Thanks!
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Ferrofil · 09-15-2013, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by mechanixman

I pulled these off the AD truck facebook page.
They have a whole album on door graphics.

Wow, perfect! Just what I was looking for, several examples to get inspired from!
I searched for the page on Facebook, but didnt find it...whats the exact name for the page?
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ghettoluxury · 09-15-2013, 05:12 PM

Here is a link to the door graphics. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3839374&type=3

1947-54 Classic Chevy & Gmc Trucks is the name of the Facebook page.

S10Fan · 09-15-2013, 09:07 PM

Just picked mine up today from my graphics friend.

drivewaycustoms · 09-15-2013, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Just picked mine up today from my graphics friend.

Love this truck!
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Ferrofil · 09-16-2013, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ghettoluxury

Here is a link to the door graphics. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3839374&type=3

1947-54 Classic Chevy & Gmc Trucks is the name of the Facebook page.

Great, thanks! Its gonna be very useful!
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Ferrofil · 09-16-2013, 12:18 AM

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Originally Posted by S10Fan

Just picked mine up today from my graphics friend.

Crisp looking truck!
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parkwood · 09-16-2013, 01:22 AM

One more.......

Ferrofil · 09-16-2013, 04:23 AM

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Originally Posted by parkwood

One more.......

Nice one! Thanks!
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stewdecky · 09-16-2013, 12:02 PM

Here's mine.

parkwood · 09-16-2013, 12:49 PM

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Originally Posted by stewdecky

Here's mine.

Nice........ love the look..

Ferrofil · 09-16-2013, 12:51 PM

Nice look! Cool with the raised bedsides...
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OnePunch · 09-17-2013, 11:28 PM

heres a 40+ page thread with countless old photos of delivery trucks......

http://forums.aaca.org/f169/vintage-...-u-342440.html

codger30 · 09-18-2013, 03:30 AM

Stewdecky, hope you don't mind, but of got your ride as my wall paper at the minute. Facing the other way, found a pic of it somewhere. Love it.
Cheers, Bryan

stewdecky · 09-18-2013, 01:13 PM

Thank's man! That's COOL!

ruby57 · 09-20-2013, 07:50 AM

One more...

Ferrofil · 09-21-2013, 03:43 AM

That red colour really makes the white graphics pop! Nice crisp look!
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09-13-2013, 11:02 AM	#1
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Original '50s logos I have an '57 Panel Truck that I am planning put my logo and some text on... and I'm looking for pictures from the fiftie's for inspiriation on placing and fonts and so forth Make and model isnt to important! Thanks beforehand! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

09-13-2013, 11:47 AM	#2
mr48chev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toppenish, WA Posts: 15,711	Re: Original '50s logos I'd look for adds from that time frame or photos from that time frame. Maybe Google local big companies that have been in business for many years such as bread companies or bottling companies. A trip to the local historical society, library or museum might bring up photos of delivery trucks from that period that have the paint work on the sides that was in vogue with sign painters at the time. __________________ Founding member of the too many projects, too little time and money club. My ongoing truck projects: 48 Chev 3100 that will run a 292 Six. 71 GMC 2500 that is getting a Cad 500 transplant. 77 C 30 dualie, 454, 4 speed with a 10 foot flatbed and hoist. It does the heavy work and hauls the projects around.

09-13-2013, 12:17 PM	#3
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Original '50s logos Ive been trying to research this a bit before I threw out the question...but only pics of cars, sounds like a good idea to google companys! Since living in sweden it doesnt help much with the "local" historian, since I look for a more american look But thanks for the tip! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

09-14-2013, 01:53 PM	#4
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: Original '50s logos Here is one a friend of mine built because his dad had a tile company with the logo on the door... he tried to match it as close as he could... of course the truck is much nicer than the one his dad hauled tile in back in the day.. Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475162

09-14-2013, 02:34 PM	#5
mechanixman Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Mt. Prospect, ILL Posts: 820	Re: Original '50s logos I pulled these off the AD truck facebook page. They have a whole album on door graphics. Attached Images __________________ -Nick Projects: 1952 Chevy 1 ton = The Build page

09-15-2013, 05:12 PM	#8
ghettoluxury Registered User Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waynesfield Ohio Posts: 1,991	Re: Original '50s logos Here is a link to the door graphics. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...3839374&type=3 1947-54 Classic Chevy & Gmc Trucks is the name of the Facebook page. __________________ 1949 Five Window, 1973 Step Side, 2000 Z71

09-15-2013, 09:07 PM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: Original '50s logos Just picked mine up today from my graphics friend. Attached Images __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

09-16-2013, 01:22 AM	#13
parkwood Registered User Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: shingle springs, calif Posts: 771	Re: Original '50s logos One more....... Attached Images __________________ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=475162

09-16-2013, 12:02 PM	#15
stewdecky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Burlington, Kansas Posts: 25	Re: Original '50s logos Here's mine. Attached Images

09-16-2013, 12:51 PM	#17
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Original '50s logos Nice look! Cool with the raised bedsides... Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379

09-17-2013, 11:28 PM	#18
OnePunch Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 27	Re: Original '50s logos heres a 40+ page thread with countless old photos of delivery trucks...... http://forums.aaca.org/f169/vintage-...-u-342440.html __________________ Terry 57 3800 Panel trekas@onepunch.net Current Shopping List: 8 x 17.5 wheel(s) (1957)

09-18-2013, 03:30 AM	#19
codger30 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: australia Posts: 22	Re: Original '50s logos Stewdecky, hope you don't mind, but of got your ride as my wall paper at the minute. Facing the other way, found a pic of it somewhere. Love it. Cheers, Bryan

09-18-2013, 01:13 PM	#20
stewdecky Registered User Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Burlington, Kansas Posts: 25	Re: Original '50s logos Thank's man! That's COOL! Attached Images

09-20-2013, 07:50 AM	#21
ruby57 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 124	Re: Original '50s logos One more...

09-21-2013, 03:43 AM	#22
Ferrofil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Stockholm Sweden Posts: 121	Re: Original '50s logos That red colour really makes the white graphics pop! Nice crisp look! Posted via Mobile Device __________________ http://www.ferrofil.se http://www.garaget.org/?car=333379



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