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Old December 2nd, 2014, 01:23 AM
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Here are some examples of the 1960 Harley-Davidson Tank Badges. They used this for the badging on the truck. In fact, the trucks color scheme was chosen to go with the current trend of Two-Tone paint schemes from Harley-Davidson. I am grappling with the idea of adding the artwork back to the truck. I may wind up going with the new vinyl cling on product. That way, I have the option to peel it off without going back to the paint booth. Any thought or suggestions? No cussin, purists. It had this very badging on it since 1959, when Mr. Grover took it to our local sign shop, and had them paint it on. I like the truck in its current bone stock paint. But I grew up with the badging, and like it too.
I think it would be a fun idea to be able to letter it up like then when desired to bring back the look of the time back then. I was a a sign painter for a few decades but haven't been full time since 2001. At that time static clings were pretty much a product that could only be used on the inside of glass, and pieces that large were not prone to be re-used many times. Probably the tech on it has improved greatly since then. There were pressure sensitive light-tack vinyls that could be easily removed but it was only a one time deal.

Back then I did several multi-piece hand-painted logos on magnetic sheeting. It's a great product and when taken care of, it could last for many years. About all you need to store it when not in use is a piece of sheet metal big enough to hold the pieces without overlapping itself.

I gotta say again (and again, probably) that your history and story with this super-nice GMC is a great read!

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Old December 2nd, 2014, 03:24 AM
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Hey DAC, I like the magnet idea. I have heard that putting it on and off would scratch the paint. But if I made sure the truck and back sides were clean, I don't see the harm potential being too risky. The tacky vinyl looks great, but I do not like the tacky, long term on the paint. I may be wrong, but I trust that less than the magnets. I think clean, flat storage is the key to the magnets. Some sort of sealable container. Maybe art/hobby stores have something for that purpose. I will check. I wonder how they get the color on the magnets. Ink, or paint? I would love to match the1960 Harley colors . I know Mr. Grover would have made sure they had the current Harley paint. He may have ordered the paint and took it to Mr. Rosson's Sign Company. I am leaning toward magnets. But I am open to other options. Again, thanks for the ideas and help, Greg Mead
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Old December 2nd, 2014, 04:48 AM
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Hello, Greg. Yes scratching can occur but as you say keep the contacting surfaces clean and away from shop tools like grinding equipment so no metallic dust can stick to the backside. It's not a bad idea to wax the back of magnetics either just like you do the vehicle surface. Make sure the flat surface you stick them to for storage is as clean as your truck, then just put a garbage bag over them and put them in a closet out of your shop 'till you need 'em again. The back of the magnetic and your truck must be completely dry when applied.

NONE of these products are good long-term on paint. all of them block natural light causing the surrounding paint to age at a different rate and even normal washings and waxing can leave a different sheen, ghost or texture to the painted surface below once exposed again. When it comes to lettering and graphics long-term it still should always be stressed that a re-paint will probably be needed when removed.

Nowadays I would think they will take your directional artwork, make a digital image then print it to vinyl decal material to the size you tell them. Then it would be applied to the appropriate size magnetic sheet and cut into pieces to your specs.

Now, old school like I know better would be drawing a pattern for the arrow without the lettering, and one for the lettering within it. Then I could use both sides of the arrow pattern for the directions without reversing the lettering. Then I would transfer my drawings to the magnetic. Then it is a matter of matching colors and brush-painting. After drying cut by-hand into the needed pieces.

The full vehicle wraps nowadays may be an alternative without uneven paint changes but for this classic truck, that would be some pretty big money, I bet! They ain't cheap anyways.

Hope this helps some---DAC
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Hay man that's a really nice truck. How well does that 396 run??? When you pull it out to drop in the 305 V6 let me know how much you want for that 396 un less someone out there has a 351 GMC V6 they will sell me right cheap.
There's a dude it Californa has A Nice Runing One Complete. I ship Throught Fastanal and its Always under 200.00
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You Did A Great Job Love That Color I'm Doing the Same Color on My 1966 GMC
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Old December 27th, 2014, 02:19 AM
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Are you doing the two tone or solid color? Here are a few pictures of me with the original owner. He was showing me the motor mounts that he made to shoehorn the rat where the V6 had been. The rat weighs 200 pounds LESS than the factory 305 V6. First time I ever saw a swap to a big block get a weight reduction too. I may try to get a v6 one day, but I will keep the 396 for posterities sake. It has been in the truck since the late 1960's,so everyone around here expects to see it when you pop the hood. Macon Georgia is a mid sized southern city. I get folks all the time saying they remember the truck. It is hard to get gas without drawing a crowd. But I don't mind, I do the same thing myself. I find it impossible not to be drawn to a big bright shiny object that rumbles and rolls. I know I am 47,but there is still a kid in there. Probably always will. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Greg Mead
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Old December 27th, 2014, 02:38 AM
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Here are the other pictures. Greg Mead
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At 47 you are a kid Greg!---LOL! Great pics and it is very cool the old gent that originally owned it still gets enjoyment from this historic GMC!

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Old December 28th, 2014, 10:17 PM
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Hey DAC, Mr. Grover was front and center at the Harley Davidson School in 1939. He is a natural born engineer. He built an aircraft carrier sized takeoff pad for Gen. Jimmy Doolittle(Col. then),to practice launching his B-25 Mitchell Bombers. These tests proved that it could barely be done under ideal conditions, but it could be done. Daring! The Tokyo Raid was made possible in part to the work of Mr. Grover and the other engineers and ground pounders. He is a true living legend around here and I am glad to know him and call him a friend. At 90,I would not want to pi$% him off, because he is still very healthy and he even rides his Harley side car rig to the shop, every day. His generation was made out of some tough mettle. They kept us free. We can not thank them enough.
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Here are the primary documents that would have been with each new 1960 GMC 1000 Series truck when it left the dealership. I have each of these for my truck, except for the Owner Protection Policy. I have been looking for one of these for over a decade, and have not been able to source one. I have a 1963 OPP, but not the one I need. Has anyone ever seen a 1960 GMC Gasoline Engines OPP? I also do not have the build sheet, unless it is still hiding under the recovered seat. I wonder why they put them there instead of in the glove box. My truck was picked up at the Pontiac Plant in late 1959 by the original owner. So it never had a dealers window sticker, if they even used them back then. Any documents I may not know about, please let me know.
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