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Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside #1006851 02/13/2014 5:09 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado H Hot Rod John Shop Shark
Hot Rod John Shop Shark H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado	I created some CAD files of the letters used on the 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside tailgates. A sign shop can use the files to make masking templates, or to cut letters out of vinyl. If you're ok with vinyl in white, black or chrome then Classic Parts or one of the other vendors is likely the most cost effective approach. Send me a PM with your email address if you'de like the CAD files and I'll "hook you up". Fleetside http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/...FleetsideLettersWithGate_zps5f1e3f5b.jpg http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/...etsideLettersWithoutGate_zps0982fb75.jpg Stepside http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/...roletLettersWithTailgate_zps9f3edf7d.jpg http://i645.photobucket.com/albums/...etLettersWithoutTailgate_zps09d6efed.jpg In the Stovebolt Gallery ~~ "The Orange Crate" 1965 C10 SWB Step Side Build Thread Inspired to be different. Different in a way of my own, not in a way that others strive.

Re: Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside Hot Rod John #1008732 02/21/2014 2:02 AM
Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 206 Cape Cod, MA C Cape65C20 Shop Shark
Cape65C20 Shop Shark C Joined: Feb 2012 Posts: 206 Cape Cod, MA	Are the letters on a '60-'66 stepside different from those on a fleetside? My truck is being painted and I would like to have the letters white again as they are supposed to be. Thanks. 1965 Chevy C20 Stepside

Re: Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside Cape65C20 #1008757 02/21/2014 3:56 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado H Hot Rod John Shop Shark
Hot Rod John Shop Shark H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado	Originally Posted by Cape65C20 Are the letters on a '60-'66 stepside different from those on a fleetside? My truck is being painted and I would like to have the letters white again as they are supposed to be. Thanks. Yes... ref. the links posted above. Fleetside is boxy and square, stepside is more round and less symmetrical.

Re: Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside Hot Rod John #1008793 02/21/2014 2:50 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 Ranger, Texas R Roy Rodgers 'Bolter
Roy Rodgers 'Bolter R Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,636 Ranger, Texas	Do you have a cad file for the earlier lettering for 1950 step side?

Re: Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside Roy Rodgers #1008921 02/21/2014 11:39 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado H Hot Rod John Shop Shark
Hot Rod John Shop Shark H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado	I don't, but I can make one. What I need is: 1.0 A high resolution photo of the lettering taken from a distance about 20 feet behind the truck 2.0 The letter height 3.0 The overall width of the lettering, from the left hand side of the Chevrolet "C", to the right hand side - top of the Chevrolet "T" Look at the above links for ref. You get me the photo and dim's and I'll make the CAD files. John

Re: Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside Hot Rod John #1009525 02/24/2014 6:50 PM
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54Dinosaur New Guy 5 Joined: Jun 2010 Posts: 5 CA & OR	John, I will PM you my info as soon as I have enough posts and I have PM rights. I've been a member for years, but haven't posted until today (this is my post #2). What format do you have? I use an old version (AutoCAD2000) so .dwg or .dxf would work. Last edited by 54Dinosaur; 02/24/2014 11:37 PM. '54 3104

Re: Tailgate Letters 1954-1987 Stepside & 1960-1966 Fleetside 54Dinosaur #1009619 02/25/2014 1:37 AM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado H Hot Rod John Shop Shark
Hot Rod John Shop Shark H Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 1,262 Central Colorado	Originally Posted by 54Dinosaur John, I will PM you my info as soon as I have enough posts and I have PM rights. I've been a member for years, but haven't posted until today (this is my post #2). What format do you have? I use an old version (AutoCAD2000) so .dwg or .dxf would work. Well... thanks for posting I actually use AutoCAD Inventor, but then generate .dwg and .dxf files. You should be able to pull these right up in AutoCAD 2000. If you can't PM here try this link and send the PM to me over there: http://talk.classicparts.com/showthread.php?t=13928

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