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Psint scheme fans,
Earlier today I completed and uploaded a paint scheme (ignore the colors)
that may be of interest to some of you in the market for a scheme.
How it came about -- while driving back from GMCMI in Patterson I looked
more closely at all the motorhomes that would pass one direction or the
other. I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). There just isn't room on the side
of a GMC to put all the waves and curls that can go on a 35- or 40-foot
coach. In looking at the big boxes I seemed to favor those with a simpler
approach for the "full body paint" styles. After giving it more thought, I
sat down and come up with this design. It has some waves. It even has a curl
that's a throwback to the late 30's or early 40's.
It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be unoriginal
as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long, long
time (and still works if done well).
This one gives a bit more modern look (as far as contemporary paint schemes
are concerned) without violating the design line of the GMC. It's also not
too radical.
It's another example of the type of paint schemes I can create (though I
didn't spend much time with color rendering and shading).
Tiny URL version - http://tinyurl.com/3mxydel
The little bit longer, formal URL -
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38843
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123439 is a reply to message #123376] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 03:14  |
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ljdavick
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I like it, though it's not at all what I expected from your description. I was expecting the long tear-drop that you'd see on buses from the '40's and '50's.
It's modern but not slab sided swoopy.
Larry Davick
On Apr 26, 2011, at 4:05 PM, Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net> wrote:
> Psint scheme fans,
>
> Earlier today I completed and uploaded a paint scheme (ignore the colors)
> that may be of interest to some of you in the market for a scheme.
>
> How it came about -- while driving back from GMCMI in Patterson I looked
> more closely at all the motorhomes that would pass one direction or the
> other. I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
> lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). There just isn't room on the side
> of a GMC to put all the waves and curls that can go on a 35- or 40-foot
> coach. In looking at the big boxes I seemed to favor those with a simpler
> approach for the "full body paint" styles. After giving it more thought, I
> sat down and come up with this design. It has some waves. It even has a curl
> that's a throwback to the late 30's or early 40's.
>
> It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be unoriginal
> as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long, long
> time (and still works if done well).
>
> This one gives a bit more modern look (as far as contemporary paint schemes
> are concerned) without violating the design line of the GMC. It's also not
> too radical.
>
> It's another example of the type of paint schemes I can create (though I
> didn't spend much time with color rendering and shading).
>
> Tiny URL version - http://tinyurl.com/3mxydel
>
> The little bit longer, formal URL -
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38843
>
> Byron Songer
> 1978 Royale by Coachmen
> Louisville, KY
> Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
> Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123457 is a reply to message #123376] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 07:40 |
Larry C
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Byron, I am always amazed at how fast you can come up with these designs and they always look sleek and seem to fit in with the coach.
I have been working on my stripe design for a very long time and if I could keep from second guessing my first drawing, there would not be a second, third, fifth, tenth, twentyfifth....etc drawing.
My fingers are crossed that my coach will look as nice as what you draw up.
Thanks for the sneek peek
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123461 is a reply to message #123457] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 08:01 |
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Larry,
Thanks for the compliment. I'm not as handy with a set of sockets as I am
Adobe Illustrator and looking for good examples. This design is actually
more like what the SOB manufacturers started doing (and quit doing) a dozen
years ago. Coaches of 2000 to 2002 had only a hint of what they have today.
I think the new designs is a plot by 3M to sell lots of tape.
I'm glad you like this design. I'm not fond of the colors but it is what 60%
of the newer units are using. I fail to understand why brown is so popular.
I guess it's better than yellow.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Larry wrote:
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> Byron, I am always amazed at how fast you can come up with these designs and
> they always look sleek and seem to fit in with the coach.
>
> I have been working on my stripe design for a very long time and if I could
> keep from second guessing my first drawing, there would not be a second,
> third, fifth, tenth, twentyfifth....etc drawing.
>
> My fingers are crossed that my coach will look as nice as what you draw up.
>
> Thanks for the sneek peek
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123472 is a reply to message #123376] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 09:19 |
Ray Erspamer
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Very nice Byron, and now that we know that Larry has a paintable center strip to
replace the black rub strip, that opens up a whole new game.
As far as the more traditional straight line designs, I really like Bob DeKruf's
(sp) design, John Shotwell recently repainted his coach with that scheme and I
had a similar scheme designed. Then the wife got involved and said, "you're
engineer brain thinks in straight lines and 90 degree angles (which I must admit
it does), we need a different design with some curves and character".....and
naturally she won....but, I love the new design and am happy she made me push
the envelope on it. Can't wait to get it back in 4 more weeks !
Oh, and some time ago people were having discussions on coach names, well, since
we do most of our camping on Lake Superior, and it has an Eagle Wing design,
we've renamed out coach
the "Great Lakes Eagle". Again, Lisa came up with that.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale Center Kitchen
TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 9:05:31 PM
Subject: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site
Psint scheme fans,
Earlier today I completed and uploaded a paint scheme (ignore the colors)
that may be of interest to some of you in the market for a scheme.
How it came about -- while driving back from GMCMI in Patterson I looked
more closely at all the motorhomes that would pass one direction or the
other. I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). There just isn't room on the side
of a GMC to put all the waves and curls that can go on a 35- or 40-foot
coach. In looking at the big boxes I seemed to favor those with a simpler
approach for the "full body paint" styles. After giving it more thought, I
sat down and come up with this design. It has some waves. It even has a curl
that's a throwback to the late 30's or early 40's.
It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be unoriginal
as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long, long
time (and still works if done well).
This one gives a bit more modern look (as far as contemporary paint schemes
are concerned) without violating the design line of the GMC. It's also not
too radical.
It's another example of the type of paint schemes I can create (though I
didn't spend much time with color rendering and shading).
Tiny URL version - http://tinyurl.com/3mxydel
The little bit longer, formal URL -
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38843
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123478 is a reply to message #123467] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 09:29 |
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Mike,
I had no idea you were hard at work. It looks like you have a great template
to work with. :>)
That Coke scheme is a tremendous one. I wonder why no one has copied it.
Now that you've shared opinions (which are respected), here's one for you. I
think your Sterling Mist needs an off white for the top. In my mind the
difference is too much.
BTW, I like how you copied the one line of the Coachman stripe. Coachman
messed up a good idea, I think. Larry Weidner improved on it but I like your
concept better. You're wrap-around red stripe looks good on the white coach
is a neat idea.
Agreed - in 1978 GMC hit on nice striping. It just took them a while to get
there.
Also agreed - dark on bottom looks nice especially if you have shiny alloy
wheels. However, dark bottom shows dirt worse and hides lack of polishing of
the alloys. You pick your poison.
We should get together some time.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Mike Miller wrote:
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> Byron Songer wrote on Tue, 26 April 2011 19:05
>> ... I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
>> lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). ...
>>
>> ...
>> It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be unoriginal
>> as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long, long
>> time (and still works if done well). ...
>
> Byron,
>
> I like your work.
>
> I also like the horizontal scheme of the 1978 GM coaches.
>
> My thoughts: The roof should be white. The design should be simple and clean.
> Darker colors should be lower on the coach set off by 'bright' wheels. I am
> not that fond of big curves and swirls but can see how you could like smaller
> ones... just not on MY coach!
>
> Here are some of my current thoughts (some do not follow my own 'rules") :
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38853>
>
> Non-copyrighted... :twisted:
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123482 is a reply to message #123472] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 09:51 |
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Lisa is so smart. Of course, you were smart to marry her.
Four more weeks? Wow, what a gestation period!
Bob's paint scheme is very nice. Of course, some dudes within GM did his and
they probably got paid better than I do and had a degree from some design
school. Mine is from Hard Knox U. (just recently upgraded from College
level). Shotwell's take off is very nice but, of course, has no curve. The
GMC does have curves.
When I saw John Sharpe's paintable strip I knew Larry had a good thing
going. Yes, it opens possibilities. This Wind Swept design takes advantage
of that possibility. Enhancement's windows help it, too.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Ray Erspamer wrote:
> Very nice Byron, and now that we know that Larry has a paintable center strip
> to
> replace the black rub strip, that opens up a whole new game.
>
> As far as the more traditional straight line designs, I really like Bob
> DeKruf's
> (sp) design, John Shotwell recently repainted his coach with that scheme and I
> had a similar scheme designed. Then the wife got involved and said, "you're
> engineer brain thinks in straight lines and 90 degree angles (which I must
> admit
> it does), we need a different design with some curves and character".....and
> naturally she won....but, I love the new design and am happy she made me push
> the envelope on it. Can't wait to get it back in 4 more weeks !
>
> Oh, and some time ago people were having discussions on coach names, well,
> since
> we do most of our camping on Lake Superior, and it has an Eagle Wing design,
> we've renamed out coach
> the "Great Lakes Eagle". Again, Lisa came up with that.
>
> Ray
>
>
> Ray & Lisa Erspamer
> 78 Royale Center Kitchen
> TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
> 414-745-3188
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 9:05:31 PM
> Subject: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site
>
> Psint scheme fans,
>
> Earlier today I completed and uploaded a paint scheme (ignore the colors)
> that may be of interest to some of you in the market for a scheme.
>
> How it came about -- while driving back from GMCMI in Patterson I looked
> more closely at all the motorhomes that would pass one direction or the
> other. I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
> lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). There just isn't room on the side
> of a GMC to put all the waves and curls that can go on a 35- or 40-foot
> coach. In looking at the big boxes I seemed to favor those with a simpler
> approach for the "full body paint" styles. After giving it more thought, I
> sat down and come up with this design. It has some waves. It even has a curl
> that's a throwback to the late 30's or early 40's.
>
> It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be unoriginal
> as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long, long
> time (and still works if done well).
>
> This one gives a bit more modern look (as far as contemporary paint schemes
> are concerned) without violating the design line of the GMC. It's also not
> too radical.
>
> It's another example of the type of paint schemes I can create (though I
> didn't spend much time with color rendering and shading).
>
> Tiny URL version - http://tinyurl.com/3mxydel
>
> The little bit longer, formal URL -
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38843
>
> Byron Songer
> 1978 Royale by Coachmen
> Louisville, KY
> Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
> Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123484 is a reply to message #123467] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 09:55 |
gmcrv1
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Mike,
I really like your 1977 Birchaven - the blue and grey scheme. I have a 1973
Glacier and was thinking of leaving the blue where you have the grey and
changing where you have the dark blue to a darker grey or gunmetal grey.
Two reasons, my Dad was in the 29th Division in WWII. Landed at Omaha
beach D-Day - the same unit as portrayed in the Saving Private Ryan movie.
He received the Purple Heart and tons of unit citations. Very little of
which he ever talked about. Second reason, I have a 1956 Thunderbird and
the original color was gunmetal grey. That is another whole story.
Painting is a long way off though.
And everything is subject to change.
Tom Eckert N2VWN
73 Glacier
Oakland, TN
On Wed, Apr 27, 2011 at 9:01 AM, Mike Miller <m000035@gmail.com> wrote:
>
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> Byron Songer wrote on Tue, 26 April 2011 19:05
> > ... I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
> > lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). ...
> >
> > ...
> > It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be
> unoriginal
> > as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long,
> long
> > time (and still works if done well). ...
>
> Byron,
>
> I like your work.
>
> I also like the horizontal scheme of the 1978 GM coaches.
>
> My thoughts: The roof should be white. The design should be simple and
> clean. Darker colors should be lower on the coach set off by 'bright'
> wheels. I am not that fond of big curves and swirls but can see how you
> could like smaller ones... just not on MY coach!
>
> Here are some of my current thoughts (some do not follow my own 'rules") :
> <http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38853>
>
> Non-copyrighted... :twisted:
> --
> Mike Miller -- Hillsboro, OR -- on the Black list
> '73 26' exPainted D. -- `78 23' Birchaven Rear Bath -- `77 23' Birchaven
> Side Bath
> http://m000035.blogspot.com
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123489 is a reply to message #123482] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 10:06 |
Ray Erspamer
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Was that John's coach sitting at Topeka or was that someone elses that I looked
at. He said it was some woman's from Georgia.
Ray
Ray & Lisa Erspamer
78 Royale "Great Lakes Eagle"
Center Kitchen TZE368V101144
Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
414-745-3188
Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
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From: Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net>
To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
Sent: Wed, April 27, 2011 9:51:11 AM
Subject: Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site
Lisa is so smart. Of course, you were smart to marry her.
Four more weeks? Wow, what a gestation period!
Bob's paint scheme is very nice. Of course, some dudes within GM did his and
they probably got paid better than I do and had a degree from some design
school. Mine is from Hard Knox U. (just recently upgraded from College
level). Shotwell's take off is very nice but, of course, has no curve. The
GMC does have curves.
When I saw John Sharpe's paintable strip I knew Larry had a good thing
going. Yes, it opens possibilities. This Wind Swept design takes advantage
of that possibility. Enhancement's windows help it, too.
Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
Ray Erspamer wrote:
> Very nice Byron, and now that we know that Larry has a paintable center strip
> to
> replace the black rub strip, that opens up a whole new game.
>
> As far as the more traditional straight line designs, I really like Bob
> DeKruf's
> (sp) design, John Shotwell recently repainted his coach with that scheme and I
> had a similar scheme designed. Then the wife got involved and said, "you're
> engineer brain thinks in straight lines and 90 degree angles (which I must
> admit
> it does), we need a different design with some curves and character".....and
> naturally she won....but, I love the new design and am happy she made me push
> the envelope on it. Can't wait to get it back in 4 more weeks !
>
> Oh, and some time ago people were having discussions on coach names, well,
> since
> we do most of our camping on Lake Superior, and it has an Eagle Wing design,
> we've renamed out coach
> the "Great Lakes Eagle". Again, Lisa came up with that.
>
> Ray
>
>
> Ray & Lisa Erspamer
> 78 Royale Center Kitchen
> TZE368V101144
> Wauwatosa, Wisconsin 53226
> Email: 78GMC-Royale@att.net
> 414-745-3188
> Web Site: http://ray-lisa.page.tl/
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Byron Songer <bsonger@songerconsulting.net>
> To: gmclist@temp.gmcnet.org
> Sent: Tue, April 26, 2011 9:05:31 PM
> Subject: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site
>
> Psint scheme fans,
>
> Earlier today I completed and uploaded a paint scheme (ignore the colors)
> that may be of interest to some of you in the market for a scheme.
>
> How it came about -- while driving back from GMCMI in Patterson I looked
> more closely at all the motorhomes that would pass one direction or the
> other. I've seen folks attempt a more modern look on the GMC and ruin the
> lines of the coach itself (in my opinion). There just isn't room on the side
> of a GMC to put all the waves and curls that can go on a 35- or 40-foot
> coach. In looking at the big boxes I seemed to favor those with a simpler
> approach for the "full body paint" styles. After giving it more thought, I
> sat down and come up with this design. It has some waves. It even has a curl
> that's a throwback to the late 30's or early 40's.
>
> It also gets away from the "raccoon" look that's beginning to be unoriginal
> as well as from the all horizontal scheme that has worked for a long, long
> time (and still works if done well).
>
> This one gives a bit more modern look (as far as contemporary paint schemes
> are concerned) without violating the design line of the GMC. It's also not
> too radical.
>
> It's another example of the type of paint schemes I can create (though I
> didn't spend much time with color rendering and shading).
>
> Tiny URL version - http://tinyurl.com/3mxydel
>
> The little bit longer, formal URL -
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=38843
>
> Byron Songer
> 1978 Royale by Coachmen
> Louisville, KY
> Personal - http://web.me.com/bnsonger
> Eastern States - http://www.gmceast.com
>
>
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123528 is a reply to message #123376] |
Wed, 27 April 2011 15:19 |
bryant374
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Byron,
Really nice design, lots of character and not overly busy.
Before I had my Palm Beach painted at Topeka Graphics in 1997, my wife and I spent about 2 years looking at various designs and color combinations. Always take your time and pick something that pleases you.
And now my feel good story: At the 2002 GMCMI Mobile, AL convention, Michael Lathers (the guy who "designed/styled" the GMC) and I were sitting out near my coach having a cool one and discussing the history of his work in the design of our favorite vehicle. At one point I noticed he seemed to be studying my coach and he remarked, "if we were building these coaches today, that's how we would paint them". Needless to say, I felt higher praise couldn't be found.
Excuse me while I get my feet back on the ground. I might do it slightly different today, but 14 years ago my Engineers brain said this was it:
http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1637&cat=3147
Note: The small stripe below the windows is a minature of the bottom colors flipped up side down.
Bill Bryant
PO 1976~PB (owned 34 years)
1914 Ford (owned 70 years)
1965 Corvette (owned 39 years)
GMC Motorhome History
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| Re: [GMCnet] New paint scheme uploaded to photo site [message #123553 is a reply to message #123528] |
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Bill,
There is no doubt that your coach has a tremendous paint scheme. It is very
tasteful and handles the colors well. The first photo I saw of your coach I
noticed how the thin and wide stripes were handles. Artistic even to the
white grill and headlight surrounds. The Corvette fender openings area a
definite and unique plus. Makes me drool.
You're right -- a pattern and color combination have to wear well. Some
schemes I've seen on a few other coaches won't stand up well.
Thanks for sharing your story. You did receive a true and well deserved
compliment.
On the Wind Swept design I wouldn't choose the color I've shown. I was just
using the most commonly used colors of the last five years. I've seen better
and may take some time to redo that image. May not, too. Chris wants me to
spend some brain cells on something else.
Good design and good color combinations are memorable. You have a memorable
coach.
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Byron Songer
1978 GMC Royale
Louisville, KY
http://www.gmceast.com
http://web.me.com/bnsonger
Bill Bryant wrote:
>
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> Byron,
> Really nice design, lots of character and not overly busy.
>
> Before I had my Palm Beach painted at Topeka Graphics in 1997, my wife and I
> spent about 2 years looking at various designs and color combinations. Always
> take your time and pick something that pleases you.
>
> And now my feel good story: At the 2002 GMCMI Mobile, AL convention, Michael
> Lathers (the guy who "designed/styled" the GMC) and I were sitting out near my
> coach having a cool one and discussing the history of his work in the design
> of our favorite vehicle. At one point I noticed he seemed to be studying my
> coach and he remarked, "if we were building these coaches today, that's how we
> would paint them". Needless to say, I felt higher praise couldn't be found.
>
> Excuse me while I get my feet back on the ground. I might do it slightly
> different today, but 14 years ago my Engineers brain said this was it:
> http://www.gmcmhphotos.com/photos/showphoto.php?photo=1637&cat=3147
>
> Note: The small stripe below the windows is a minature of the bottom colors
> flipped up side down.
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