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[Grazy]

Hi there , wondering if I could pick your brains please .
I have a 1969 Panel Van to which I want to put signwriting on , I want it to look as if done in the early 70`s so if any of you have links or pictures of delivery vans etc in this era I would be Very grateful , Thankyou


Graeme

[Old-Nail]

Hi,
Most signwriting of whatever period conformed to similar stylistic principles.

Signwriters tended to use lettering styles such as italic in those early days whereas today's lettering tends more toward sans-serif type stuff.

You can still have italic lettering done today by computer, although hand lettering is sadly now a dying trade.

[buzzy bee]

Hi

In my oppinion, don't get the computer generated writing, I know it is cheaper, but stick to original. It is worth going to a canal centre if you have one local to you, or ask a traction engine owner as both of these normally know a few local signwriters.

If you find a writer of a suitable age, he should be good at the 70's as they probably learnt during this period.

Another thing is to look on google for UK sign boards, a signwriting forum, great site, worth joining!

Cheers and let us know how you get on!

Dave

[Grazy]

Pictures anyone ????

[Grazy]

anyone , anything please

[stuchamp]

You might check out these Divco trucks that were used for many years to get some ideas.

http://oldcarandtruckpictures.com/Divco/

[Penman]

Hi
I was in my local model shop today and he has had a delivery of Classix models which are Gauge 00 scale.
There are E83s and J types amongst others and although it doesnt appear on this page one of them is a dairy vehicle.
There were quite a few different signwriting styles amongst them.

This was the only site I could find with Classix brand models on it, though there are probably lots more somewhere.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/GW-Memorabilia-and-Models_Classix-Diecast-Vehicles_W0QQcolZ4QQdirZ1QQfsubZ14944359QQftidZ2QQtZkm

[52classic]

Visit the library and check out the section for old newspapers.

Local photographs are bound to yield some pictures of local vans and the adverts in the papers will give a good impression of company logos and type styles.

AIRC older established companies tended to use italic and finer styles with scrolls etc whilst there was a graphics fashion revolution going on with big logos using 'fields' of colour.

Vinyl lettering came in late by seventies but limited colours and fonts - The early machines couldn't do small letters or sharp corners.