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[GMCnet] Looking for photos of model names [message #78813] Wed, 31 March 2010 20:29 Go to next message
Byron Songer is currently offline  Byron Songer   United States
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After getting inquiries from a few people, Išve decided to render the model
names and make them available as scalable vector graphics. Getting them into
an SVG format means you can take the file I'll provide to a vinyl sign maker
and get some "decals" made in your choice of color, etc.

I've come up with the core font that GMC used. However, I still need some
good photos so I can be sure to render them correctly (varies spacing and
other unique characteristics different from the standard typeface).

I have good photos of Eleganza, Palm Beach, Glenbrook, Kingsley, Royale, and
Birchaven. I don't have good photos of the other names. In particular, I'm
looking for Painted Desert right now. I don't have Glacier, either.

If you want to paint your coach in platinum and blue tones it would be easy
to do Lake Placid since it was done in the Bodoni Swashes typeface.

Any leads on photos would be appreciated. I'll complete the project some
time before Memorial Day and after taxes and ES rally are over.

Byron Songer
1978 Royale by Coachmen
Louisville, KY
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Re: [GMCnet] Looking for photos of model names [message #78815 is a reply to message #78813] Wed, 31 March 2010 21:00 Go to previous messageGo to next message
n6mon is currently offline  n6mon   United States
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Bryon,
I have been doing some of this, too and I have a vinyl cutter
and have cut some logos already.

On 3/31/2010 6:29 PM, Byron Songer wrote:
> After getting inquiries from a few people, Išve decided to render the model
> names and make them available as scalable vector graphics. Getting them into
> an SVG format means you can take the file I'll provide to a vinyl sign maker
> and get some "decals" made in your choice of color, etc.
>
> I've come up with the core font that GMC used. However, I still need some
> good photos so I can be sure to render them correctly (varies spacing and
> other unique characteristics different from the standard typeface).
>
> I have good photos of Eleganza, Palm Beach, Glenbrook, Kingsley, Royale, and
> Birchaven. I don't have good photos of the other names. In particular, I'm
> looking for Painted Desert right now. I don't have Glacier, either.
>
> If you want to paint your coach in platinum and blue tones it would be easy
> to do Lake Placid since it was done in the Bodoni Swashes typeface.
>
> Any leads on photos would be appreciated. I'll complete the project some
> time before Memorial Day and after taxes and ES rally are over.
>
> 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] Looking for photos of model names [message #78819 is a reply to message #78813] Wed, 31 March 2010 21:47 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Luvn737s is currently offline  Luvn737s   United States
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Let me know when Painted Desert becomes available. I made a rubbing of mine as I was removing it, and took photos, but promptly lost 'em both.

Randy
1973 26' Painted Desert
Ahwatukee (Phoenix) AZ
Re: [GMCnet] Looking for photos of model names [message #78821 is a reply to message #78815] Wed, 31 March 2010 21:56 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Byron Songer is currently offline  Byron Songer   United States
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Didn't know that. Now I do. Are you referring to the GMCers and other
things. I have the source file on GMCers.org. Did it in Illustrator. I've
done Royale but have request for Palm Beach, Painted Desert and Kingsley.

Byron




Terry Taylor wrote:

> Bryon,
> I have been doing some of this, too and I have a vinyl cutter
> and have cut some logos already.
>
> On 3/31/2010 6:29 PM, Byron Songer wrote:
>> After getting inquiries from a few people, Išve decided to render the model
>> names and make them available as scalable vector graphics. Getting them into
>> an SVG format means you can take the file I'll provide to a vinyl sign maker
>> and get some "decals" made in your choice of color, etc.
>>
>> I've come up with the core font that GMC used. However, I still need some
>> good photos so I can be sure to render them correctly (varies spacing and
>> other unique characteristics different from the standard typeface).
>>
>> I have good photos of Eleganza, Palm Beach, Glenbrook, Kingsley, Royale, and
>> Birchaven. I don't have good photos of the other names. In particular, I'm
>> looking for Painted Desert right now. I don't have Glacier, either.
>>
>> If you want to paint your coach in platinum and blue tones it would be easy
>> to do Lake Placid since it was done in the Bodoni Swashes typeface.
>>
>> Any leads on photos would be appreciated. I'll complete the project some
>> time before Memorial Day and after taxes and ES rally are over.
>>
>> 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] Looking for photos of model names [message #78822 is a reply to message #78819] Wed, 31 March 2010 21:58 Go to previous messageGo to next message
Byron Songer is currently offline  Byron Songer   United States
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I know a fellow like that. He put his teeth on the nightstand and hasn't
seen them since.

Byron


Randy wrote:

>
>
> Let me know when Painted Desert becomes available. I made a rubbing of mine as
> I was removing it, and took photos, but promptly lost 'em both.


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Re: [GMCnet] Looking for photos of model names [message #78862 is a reply to message #78813] Thu, 01 April 2010 09:26 Go to previous messageGo to next message
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I have good photos of Eleganza, Palm Beach, Glenbrook, Kingsley, Royale, and Birchaven. I don't have good photos of the other names. In particular, I'm looking for Painted Desert right now. I don't have Glacier, either.
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Byron
The Glacier decal was not just a FONT. It has a artistic ( rough ) pic portrayal of a Glacier as well.

i am recovering from a hard drive crash but I have the pic some fine GMC owner sent me. When I find it I can send it to you for your perusal.

It wont be as easy as duplicating a Font if you want the graphic too.

Let me know if you are interested.

LarC ( computers are the greatest thing since sliced bread, until they crash, then they are a headache of HIGH INTENSITY )




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Re: [GMCnet] Looking for photos of model names [message #78892 is a reply to message #78813] Thu, 01 April 2010 12:35 Go to previous message
Matt Colie is currently offline  Matt Colie   United States
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Byron,

I don't know anything about it, but I found a "Glacier" just once and saved it.

I just sent a copy to the bn....@me @ddress.
If it is any help - Great -

Matt


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