Personalized And Damn Near Vintage

[Ryan]

I'm typically not into reproduction stuff, but my buddy Steve at Garage Art does it so damned well. Lately, he's been lovingly working on a line of personalized garage han...

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[Falcon67]

Now that I might pop for. Nice. $149, a little high. You can get some through Summit HotRod - not quite the same of course - for half that.

EDIT - see now where you can get just the sign for around $75.

 

[bimmer1980]

For a customize sign, I didn't think the $74 was too bad.....

interesting...... some day I might have to spring for one of those....

 

[HotShoe]

Cool.

Are these vinyl on metal or are they painted? I checked the site but it didn't say.

 

[DZL JIM]

I bought one of his signs when I first found this site this past spring. Told the wife it was my birthday present. I now have an idea for Christmas.


The one I got was a metal sign, but I didn't notice if it was vinyl or painted. How to tell?
It looks good, I don't much care either way as it's inside my shop...

 

[bad_idea]

vinyl will look like a sticker on the edges. look at the edge of the sign and it should be obvious paint or vinyl.

 

[rburke65]

What are the sizes on the signs? Looks good to me.

 

[Falcon67]

What are the sizes on the signs? Looks good to me.

Good size for the $ - 16" x 24". The first price I saw apparently was with the bracket and all - still decent after review. $74 for a personalized sign of that size is right in line, with most. These look better I think.

 

[DZL JIM]

vinyl will look like a sticker on the edges. look at the edge of the sign and it should be obvious paint or vinyl.

I looked, I can't see anything special about the edges. I'm guessing painted on then?

 

[NUTTSGT]

Cool as heck but I'm too much of a cheap ***.

 

[havi]

First of all, for custom stuff, I'm one to spend more, knowing it was done with a pair of hands I know about. However, while strolling through the Menards store the other day, they had retro tin signs for around $10. Here's the one I bought, along with a 1:24 '29 Ford I have no affiliation with Menards.

 

[Steves32]

This stuff is all over the internet now. Nothing special & hardly vintage.

 

[havi]

This stuff is all over the internet now. Nothing special & hardly vintage.

True. But try finding an original neon Ford Service sign, lol.

 

[Krash Kadillak]

I like the look of the signs, but I'm nowhere near ready to 'decorate' my garage yet. Won't be able to hang a sign outside, either.

 

[Air_Cooled_Nut]

Cool.

Are these vinyl on metal or are they painted? I checked the site but it didn't say.

From the link "About Our Signs":

About Our Signs
*What do you get when you purchase one of our 25.5'' or larger signs?
*18 Gauge Metal - Same As Orignal Signs
*Nazdar Enamel Finish - Same As Automotive Finish
*Pre Drilled Mounting Holes
*Sign can be mounted inside or outside - use a good coat of automotive wax for outside use to keep you sign looking great for many years
*Shipping - signs are shipped in heavy corugated. Signs are shrink wrapped or foamed covered to protect in shipping.
*Quality made in the USA