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[Satanic mechanic]

We had talked a little about what we would want in a logo for the club. I'm putting it out there for some ideas on designs.

 

[caz]

What if we sort of replicated the TLCA logo, but instead of circular the outline was keystone shaped?

 

[Satanic mechanic]

That sounds like a good idea it would represent our club but also the affiliation with the TLCA.

 

[Crusha]

I like the keystone shape idea, but prefer an original design.

 

[Mtpenn]

So I will have them start with a TLCA design with a twist with the clubs name in a keystone

And then an original design for the club also using the keystone

I'll see what they come up with and post it and that will be a good starting point

 

[kb3gun]

Got bored this evening after work. Just a rough draft from the idea mentioned above.

Just different layout ideas. Can make the 40 any color. The blue and yellow aren't matched to the TLCA logo yet and the TLCA outer trim red/yellow still need added.

With the text layout below, a thinner outer blue keystone would work well.

 

[caz]

Thanks Bill!

Food for thought,

Here is a list of all the current chapters and their logos
http://tlca.org/clubs/index.shtml

I do like how the STLCA logo incorporates a bezel.

 

[Crusha]

I like the design, and the idea of keeping with the TLCA colors, but I think we should try and make it more distinct.
What about incorporating a 40, 60, and 80 series in the design? Although, it might end up being too busy...
Might I also suggest using original Toyota font?


I'm partial to the following:

FJ40 1/4 panel TOYOTA emblem,




FJ60 rear 1/4 panel emblem (Land Cruiser font)

 

[Crusha]

As well as:

FJ60 grill emblem



And the later FJ40 type




I am also a huge fan of everything about this:

 

[caz]

I am also a huge fan of everything about this:

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+1 for this!

 

[Rainman]

I did the TLCA logo and all of it's variations. I also did the STLCA logo. Andy just got in touch with me and I'll be glad to work with you on this. As long as you let me have some opinions too.

(don't try this at home, after all, I am a professional...) AahahAhahahaaaa...

 

[caz]

Thanks Rainey,

I wish there were images of the past GSMTR shirts you did somewhere! I wore most of mine out years ago.... I wanted to frame them and put them on my wall yet they were too cool NOT to wear!

Andy

 

[Rainman]

Which one was your favorite. I may have an image to post.

 

[caz]

I really liked the shirt with the blending of the 40/55/60/80.

Now that I think about it... was that one of yours? That was a later shirt.

 

[Rainman]

That's the last one I did. One year after I sold out my 4x4 stuff and bought a Mini Cooper S and became a road course driving instructor.

 

[Rainman]

 

[caz]

That's the one!! Always wished I still had an image of that as the shirt is long gone.

 

[Rainman]

Guys,
When looking to create a new chapter and you need a new logo, go through the others before picking something to build on. The "4 Wheel Drive" badge shape has already been used for a chapter. The grill bezel has been used on more than one. And the "TOYOTA" badge by itself (without the grill) looks less noticeably like a grill badge. The side emblem has been used too.

I hope you don't mind me laying out this advice. Please let me know if you do or don't.

Oh, there's an "Appalachia" club too. Is that a problem?

 

[Crusha]

Rainman, I think I can say safely say that we all appreciate any input or advice you feel is constructive.
I have no issue that there's another club with Appalachia in their name. I wheeled with a bunch of them at GSMTR this year...good guys, lot's of fun.

 

[Satanic mechanic]

I really love that one with the blend of the trucks.