Projects I need some Super Stock lettering ideas

Nothing too over the top. But, early-mid 60's type Super Stock lettering idea for this. It's a 389/tripower/stick shift. Thanks cats and kittens.

 

How about the "389 C.I." in big letters on the hood. Also "Engines by Groucho" in some funky Roth style lettering on the front fenders? Maybe "Stugot's Pontiac....Burbank" on the quarters

 

cc.

 

Headers by Doug on the front fenders.....it needs a catchy name on the quarters too. Like:

The Pontent Poncho
Flyin Indian

 

PURFECT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love it. Stugots Pontiac....Brooklyn

 

What's under the SS stick on the front fender in the 3rd pic? Do you have a clearer view of that one?

 

DON't And I Repeat Don't Get some point & click computer "sign-guy" wannabee sign artist to letter it. That didn't exist back then. Too many great cars being ruined with the first thing you notice...Bad lettering ....un- authentic , period incorrect type faces and lousy layouts. Find an OldSkool "SIGN ARTIST" that still uses a brush.

 

That car is perfect I wouldn't letter it unless it a fifteen footer and you need something for the eyes to catch before they overanalyze the paint

 

My buddy Larry Fator's the guy. He does all my Gasser friend's cars. He did the recently restored Mondello Fiat Topolino featured in TRJ a few months ago. He's also got the beautiful yellow 46 Chevy Sedan Delivery Gasser, also featured in TRJ a while back

 

You just know some smart arse will say.
CUMDUMPSTER

Ah, shit. I guess that would be me then!
I knew there was a reason I never asked what I should call my Gasser!!

Doc.

 

Looks like Rat Rods Suck .

 

...like this?

 

Grouch, I just want you to know how much I hate you...I want a '60 poncho!

 

If you find a REAL sign painter he (she) will be able to do several things for you. First, they will be able to pick the right font, second they will be able to use the space to best display the lettering and they will add drop shadows to make it pleasing to the eye. I had it done to my Willys sedan delivery and it came out perfect. He chose Early Barnum font, layed it out nice and painted it in no time. Last of the sign painters who know which end of the brush to use.

 

Man that is a great Pontiac!
Larry is the guy...
How about a fat bellied cartoonish indian somewhere on that Poncho....
Have fun with it..way cool

 

I'd put some Goldleaf on her somewhere

 

cc ...

 

Its your car, but I agree with this guy............how about just some lettering and/or time on the windows in case you change your mind later.

 

I agree too, but the paint's not that good. 5-10 footer

THANKS!!!!!!!

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The paint ain't "all that" so it's not gonna be an issue to letter it. I think the condition of the paint will lend itself perfectly to some lettering

 

more ideas

 

What about (PONTIAC MOTOR DIVISION) on the top of the quarters and (389 TRI POWER) on top of the front fenders,and maybe
(Luke Pontiac Company. Arlington Texas) in smaller lettering across the back of the trunk lid.
Put the window sticker in the window at shows cruise in etc. so it shows that it came from luke pontiac and seems to have been a factory/dealer promotional compitition car.

 

nah...skip dougs... how about balanger's instead...m/t prepared etc...

rollin' commotion
tall chief '
smoke signal
brandon

 

http://georgiadragracing.com/photos/byclass/class-superstock.html

 

I like the lettering on these. Gotta keep it simple, it's easy to go overboard.

 

and a small thing…water decals. I got these at Garlit’s museum but there is someone selling them on that auction site, different sizes available.

 

I have heard about some lettering paint that is available now that you can wash off. Anyone have a source for it?

 

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DON't And I Repeat Don't Get some point & click computer "sign-guy" wannabee sign artist to letter it. That didn't exist back then. Too many great cars being ruined with the first thing you notice...Bad lettering ....un- authentic , period incorrect type faces and lousy layouts. Find an OldSkool "SIGN ARTIST" that still uses a brush.


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I don't even know you, man, but I just gotta say that I love you and I want to have your children!!!

And I'm a dude, so you can see the kind of commitment I'm making here.

No matter what you decide to put on it, it will look so much better if it's hand lettered enamel, even with a few clams in it. Vinyl is just too cold and sterile and perfect for a job like this!

 

Yes, I put one of those on yesterday

What's vinyl?

 

Either you don't know (computer generated vinyl cut lettering)Or ....."Thats The Spirit" ....Plenty of great ideas submitted...why the Bad Piant talk...can ya buff it out ? or go for a cheap single stage enamel "Scuff & shoot" ?

 

Hey twotoejoe,
I've had good results with acrylic craft paint from Michael's art/craft store.You can mix white Elmers Glue in it for an extender/base(shake the paint containers like crazy to mix the paint up good.It seperates terribly over time)
and brush letter like you would with One Shot or Ronan,(do they still make that stuff?)
Acrylic medium works well too for the paint base but is difficult to find in the liquid form now.The artsy stores all sell the toothpaste consistency stuff.
The acrylic paint will wash off after time,sometimes it takes some elbow grease and muttering to get it to disappear.

Bitchin' thread!

"Pounce' your pattern to paper and start swingin' that brush!