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Vintage Service Station Jeep

Discussion in 'Flat Fender Tech' started by pfmg, Aug 28, 2018.

  1. Aug 28, 2018
    pfmg

    pfmg Member

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    i started building the 3B with no real plan, as its evolved it has taken on a old service station theme as I’ve added the OBA, welder etc. Which is appropriate since i have working for a petroleum company for 36 years. I thought it would be cool to pay a little tribute to the company that allowed me to have my toys. Right now i want to keep the faded primer look, and have the wording painted or airbrushed on. I think it would look cool if it was all done with a kind of distressed old school look. Thoughts? Would you add anything else, remove anything?
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  2. Aug 28, 2018
    Muzikp

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    I think an old gas station logo would look cool.

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  3. Aug 28, 2018
    47v6

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    Yeah, remove it from your lot and put it in mine. Great looking rig.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2018
    heavychevy

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    Looks great, exactly as pictured
     
  5. Aug 28, 2018
    masscj2a

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    That's great and all, but does it have a roll of electrical tape on board ????? :whistle: No really, its a cool idea, but I think something with the patina look to it like what muzikp posted. We will have to start a search for old logo's. I always like the Shell logo or the mobilgas one.
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  6. Aug 28, 2018
    pfmg

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    AB276770-ED1E-45DF-B92A-27B2177A9449.jpeg yes it needs a logo somewhere. We were a BP dealer for a long time, so that would be cool
    All the lettering will have patina.
     
  7. Sep 8, 2018
    william_cj3b

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    Cool idea! And, great looking B!

    I vote for hand painted lettering. Find an old school sign painter. Ask around local commercial sign shops, especially the older establishments. They'll know someone.

    We have an old guy at church that was a sign painter. Rock steady hands. I bet you could have him paint a thick line on the wall, then peel it off and use it to check cylinder heads for warpage.
     
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  8. Sep 8, 2018
    Bowbender

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    I really like your build and where you are going with it...(y)
     
  9. Sep 8, 2018
    Rich M.

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    Awesome. I really like the Sinclair logos with the dinosaur th.jpeg
     
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    PeteL

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    "Friction Tape" to be authentic, I'd say.
     
  11. Sep 8, 2018
    pfmg

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    yes, I’m looking for someone who can hand paint the faded letters.
     
  12. Sep 9, 2018
    jeeper50

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    I love the vise next to the Belleview winch, looks good
     
  13. Dec 19, 2018
    fhoehle

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    Wow, that Jeep has a great look all around.
     
  14. Dec 20, 2018
    Dave Deyton

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    That Jeep is too cool. Looks like it is ready for anything.


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    Walt Couch

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    That is one neat jeep. (y)
     
  16. Dec 20, 2018
    Wyo Eeyore

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    The vise and welder could really be handy on the road side or trail. Good looking Jeep.
     
  17. Dec 20, 2018
    FinoCJ

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    Can we see more of what I assume is a later model cj7 renegade with classic graphic package? I still have a soft-spot for wide-track cj7s
     
  18. Apr 25, 2019
    pfmg

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    started messing with this again, liking this , just need to see if these can be printed as decals from Photoshop
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  19. Apr 25, 2019
    62CheepJeep

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    I wonder if someone who has a circuit machine or similar could print them? Great looking Jeep
     
  20. Apr 25, 2019
    pfmg

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    My wife has a cricket machine...:sneak:
     
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