I wanted a line drawing of my '48 that I could put on T-shirts, business cards, coffee mugs, etc. So I scanned the right truck which was in the Chevrolet Restoration Guide. (First pic)
I then used PhotoShop on it. (It wasn't a molecule drawing program as first stated.)
I deleted things my truck doesn't have and added things it has, like the flatbed, corner windows, spare tire, etc. The result was pretty good, I think. The 2nd pic shows what I put on T-shirts for the family. The 3rd pic shows what went on the cards and the coffee mugs.
I have made several copies for our great grandson to color just like his mother did years and years ago.
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
I think this may better belong in a more permanent forum then the Spoon Wally. It's a great idea that may inspire others to do something similar.
Suggestion dropped in the HQ suggestion box for consideration.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
My only thought was to have the added spare tire on the outside of the bed rail. Not sure how the tire could be on the inside of the rail and down past the bed surface? My change in the first picture and I put the spare on the passenger side in the second picture. Hope this doesn't offend anyone - not meant to.
~ John in Utah 1946 1/2Ton w/4-speed manual transmission w/1960 235 engine Here We Go Follow in his DITY Bay
- If you think about it, it has been one year ago today!
Cool stuff, Wally. My only suggestion would be to add another circle inside the wheels to represent hubcaps. Kinda like the first attachment.
Also I found the second online. Was thinking of doing a metal cutout of it.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truck Follow this saga in Project Journal Photos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together.
About the spare tire. 33 Years ago, I cut a rectangular hole in the bed for the spare tire. It was big enough to accept the tire but not so big to let it fall completely through. The tire just touched the "spray guard" that's part of the running board. The tire does clear the frame. These pics show it the best I can.
34 Years. Now with a '61 261, 848 head, Rochester Monojet carb, SM420 4-speed, 4.10 rear, dual reservoir MC, Bendix up front, 235/85R16 tires, 12-volt w/alternator, electric wipers and a modern radio in the glove box.
