Studebaker - Signs of the time

[Studebaker Wheel]

[okc63avanti]

Thanks for taking the initiative to do this Richard. Later this spring I may get some as I am making over my metal shop building to prepare it for the arrival of my Avanti when its finished by Mike Myer. I'm thinking some neon lights, metal signs or some of yours would look really good on the shop walls. I've already purchased a colored tile flooring system made by RaceDeck that will be a black and white race theme checkered floor with a red border to cover the shop concrete floor.

John


63R-2386 under restoration & modification

[Studebaker Wheel]

Sounds good. I don't think I have ever seen a good Avanti metal sign. I do have a neon but those are pretty expensive to replicate and I believe someone has already done them? If anyone has an Avanti metal sign I would like to see it.

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

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Very nice Richard. Before my next trip to Michigan I'll be getting in touch.

Doug
Venice, Florida
1950 Champion
9G F1

[Avantidon]

Richard, thanks and i am interested at least two of these signs. I could and would pick them up in Hershey. How do you want to handle the purchase? I'd like the last sign on the right in the top picture and the sign in front on the couch. Truly appreciate you taking the time to pursue this project.

[okc63avanti]

quote:Originally posted by Studebaker Wheel

Sounds good. I don't think I have ever seen a good Avanti metal sign. I do have a neon but those are pretty expensive to replicate and I believe someone has already done them? If anyone has an Avanti metal sign I would like to see it.

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

Richard the only Avanti related signs I've seen are Ed's Avanti 160 MPH speed limit sign, Avanti parking only sign plus these two which are 12" X 24"


But Perhaps Richards sign printer could take a high resolution image of the Avanti red, white & blue parallelogram (like the window decals) and englarge it proportionally to something in a sign comparable to those above. Richard if he can do it for you, they would sale like hotcakes as we Avanti owners are quite fanatical.

John


63R-2386 under restoration & modification

[Ernie Stoltzfus]

Hello Richard,
Here is a sign I would like to have duplicated.
I could pick up at york swap meet.
Please advise cost and options.
Thanks

Ernie Stoltzfus

[Bullet]

I like the one Erie posted. I too would be interested in one, but would need to have it shipped.

[Studebaker Wheel]

Ernie; As soon as I am able to see your sign I will let you know. Feel free to email me direct at rtq11 at aol.com

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

[Ernie Stoltzfus]

Richard,
Just reposted picture.
Thanks

Ernie Stoltzfus

[Sdude]

Are you going to be in Arizone in June?

Jon Stalnaker
Editor, Hawk Talks
Karel Staple Chapter SDC

[studegary]

Thanks for taking on this project.
I suggest taking the pictures of the replicated signs next to the equivalent original. This way, people will see that they are similar. Not everyone is familiar with the originals.

Gary L.
Wappinger, NY

SDC member since 1968
Studebaker enthusiast much longer

[Studebaker Wheel]

Yes, I have the graphics for that sign though mine shows blue rather than black, as noted in the sample above, which I think looks better. Let me know the size you want.

While I intend to be at the Intl meet in Glendale I will not be driving.

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review

[Bullet]

What size did the Lark ABC sign come in originally? 2 feet x 3 feet? What would you recommend to make it look near original, but easiest to ship? Thanks!

[Studebaker Wheel]

The original sign is 42" square. I have added a blue border.

Richard Quinn
Editor emeritus: Antique Studebaker Review