SoCal 80's Logo & T-Shirts

[Shahram]

How well do you think the cruiser will look on a T-shirt? Bold/dark enough? Probably good on a sticker.

It'll look great as a T-shirt. It's only two layers, and it's blocked up nice, with most of the detailed areas sitting on top of a basis layer of ink. The main problem with silk-screening a shirt is because of repeated washing, as the ink can lose its bond with the material and come off, or get rubbed off. This mainly happens with the smallest sections of ink, small stand-alone islands of ink that are more vulnerable to wear. If a lot of the more detail stuff were sitting on top of the cotton as opposed to sitting on the red circle, they might be picked off by friction or any other number of factors.

It also happens with badly made or low quality materials, ie cheap cotton that doesn't hold together. I hate cheap T-shirts.

Silk-screening is about one step up from cave-painting in terms of its complexity, but there's still a few things that you learn quickly, and bad quality is an indicator of a lack of caring.

As for a sticker, a vinyl circle would look great, or even a rice paper decal, much like the old "inside the window" surf decals, would work. I wouldn't get them any less than about 5" across, or a little smaller than they appear on your screen now, or they might start to lose details like the Toyota logo on the grill, and the tire treads.

 

[Slomo]

Originally posted by Shahram
It took me decidedly less than a couple of hours.

This one feels good to me.

I couldn't agree more. Strong work Shahram.

Now THAT'S DAMN NICE! Damn that's nice - I keep staring at it. It's capturing. It's emphasis is on the 80 w/o distraction elsewhere. Damn that's nice!

How well do you think the cruiser will look on a T-shirt? Bold/dark enough? Probably good on a sticker.

Love how you still incorporated the TEQ.

This one's got my vote. Damn that's nice!!!

Brent, don't hold back. Please give us your honest opinion.

Originally posted by Shahram
It'll look great as a T-shirt. It's only two layers, and it's blocked up nice, with most of the detailed areas sitting on top of a basis layer of ink. The main problem with silk-screening a shirt is because of repeated washing, as the ink can lose its bond with the material and come off, or get rubbed off. This mainly happens with the smallest sections of ink, small stand-alone islands of ink that are more vulnerable to wear. If a lot of the more detail stuff were sitting on top of the cotton as opposed to sitting on the red circle, they might be picked off by friction or any other number of factors.

It also happens with badly made or low quality materials, ie cheap cotton that doesn't hold together. I hate cheap T-shirts.

Silk-screening is about one step up from cave-painting in terms of its complexity, but there's still a few things that you learn quickly, and bad quality is an indicator of a lack of caring.

As for a sticker, a vinyl circle would look great, or even a rice paper decal, much like the old "inside the window" surf decals, would work. I wouldn't get them any less than about 5" across, or a little smaller than they appear on your screen now, or they might start to lose details like the Toyota logo on the grill, and the tire treads.

That makes perfect sense.




I have to vote for this one as well. Simple, two colors = cheaper as Dan pointed out but it still has enough detail and uses the color of the shirt as a third color so it looks classy but not pretentious. It sums us up quite well I think. Shah my super anal retentive perfectionist ass wouldn't change a thing. I am glad that you came back and gave it another go.

 

[smittycrusher]

a few ?'s:

I can't tell if it is 3X locked . Is it?
Also can't tell if there is a cupholder in there. Is there?
How about the pin 7 mod ?

I only ask b/c I now (as of today) belong to these clubs and would expect my logo to represent it.

On a more serious note (and less pat myself on the back for the 3 easiest mods possible to an 80 note) This logo rocks! . Thanks so much for providing the uncreative (myself) with something to be proud to put on a t shirt or even my 3xlocked, pin 7, cup holding dream rig

gracias,

smit

 

[OLDGOAT]

Ding, ding, ding.....we have a wiener!

Looks great Shahram!

Now, just change the "T" to an "L" and you're done.

 

[Shahram]

I can't tell if it is 3X locked . Is it?
Also can't tell if there is a cupholder in there. Is there?
How about the pin 7 mod ?

3X locked...yes. Wait...Cruisers come without that little dial on the left? Weird!

Cupholder? Uh....does my hand count? How 'bout my wife?

7 pin mod...that's right up there on the list. No really.

gracias,

smit

De nada!

 

[Boston Mangler]

WOW!

Very nice

I however am not a big TEQ guy, but the logo is cool nonetheless! In fact, it is VERY cool! Are there even any TEQ parts on the 80's?

 

[Newps]

I truly feel that this logo captures the essence of SoCal 80's. A mildly modify clean 80 crossed up on a trail. Really nice work, thank you again. I know it is a labor of love for you but I appreciate your work and ability to work with us and our constant revisions. I cannot wait to see how it wil look on some shirts.

Tare

 

[Brentbba]

So do we have a consensus on the last idea in post #164?

Do we want to entertain other ideas, other artist renderings or go with our own home grown one? Yay or Nay?

I'm a Yay.

Edit: I mean #178 w/TEQ.

 

[Boston Mangler]

I vote for post 178 minus the TEQ but thats just me!

Post 178 is by far the best IMHO

 

[FirstToy]

Brent,
Sharam has put alot of energy into it and it's inappropriate for me to do anything further. When you are relying on the donations of time, I don't think it's considerate to go shopping for designs.

It looks like you have something everyone likes so no matter what, you should work with Sharam to make it happen.

 

[smittycrusher]

I am a fan of 178 also. With or without the TEQ (I honestly am not really sure what TEQ even is . ) I know there are keychains and bottle openers and that it deals with parts but I would know a part if I saw one. So there, flame away at my iqnorance to the holy TEQ (I had to settle for the standard toyota cup holder for my LX as I could not source a TEQ one ).

I can't imagine liking anything more than the one in 178 (maybe as much, but it will be very tough to beat ).

BTW....we need to all get together again soon. I want to drive in some more snow dammit (I liked it a lot the first time and now I am 3Xlocked...wahoo)

Smit

 

[Boston Mangler]

(I honestly am not really sure what TEQ even is . )

Not many folks do, its one of the old retro things. My 80 isnt old or retro, i like it how it is!

The OLD cruisers used to have it stamped on their steering boxes, steering fluid res's, oil caps and some other parts. I havent seen any TEQ stuff on my 80 (1/2 the reason i vote to remove it).

My 60 had a TEQ on the valve cover i think but thats about it.

 

[Boston Mangler]

BTW....we need to all get together again soon.

I am currently redoing my front end and once that is done, i will be down for sure! I have been itching to get out and play as well!

Maybe we can all wear our new t-shirts too!

 

[Slomo]

Originally Posted by Brentbba
Now THAT'S DAMN NICE! Damn that's nice - I keep staring at it. It's capturing. It's emphasis is on the 80 w/o distraction elsewhere. Damn that's nice!

How well do you think the cruiser will look on a T-shirt? Bold/dark enough? Probably good on a sticker.

Love how you still incorporated the TEQ.

This one's got my vote. Damn that's nice!!!

Referring to post #178, then

So do we have a consensus on the last idea in post #164?

Do we want to entertain other ideas, other artist renderings or go with our own home grown one? Yay or Nay?

I'm a Yay.

Referring to post #164, I am confused, which do you like Brent?

I am a fan of 178 also. With or without the TEQ (I honestly am not really sure what TEQ even is . ) I know there are keychains and bottle openers and that it deals with parts but I would know a part if I saw one. So there, flame away at my iqnorance to the holy TEQ (I had to settle for the standard toyota cup holder for my LX as I could not source a TEQ one ).

I believe it is Toyota in japanese. If you ad an accent over the Q I believe it is Toyoda. Some of the OEM parts have the second spelling on them.

BTW....we need to all get together again soon. I want to drive in some more snow dammit (I liked it a lot the first time and now I am 3Xlocked...wahoo)

Smit

You were locked x 3 last time you went, you just didn't have the option to use locker #3 (t-case) in 4High.

Originally posted by BostonMangler
Not many folks do, its one of the old retro things. My 80 isnt old or retro, i like it how it is!

Good point. I have to say that I like the subtle little TEQ in the bottom as an homage to the heritage of the Land Cruiser that shows in the abilitys of the vehicles that we love so much. IMHO.



On that note I vote for the logo in post # 178 as is. Perfecto! But that is just me.

 

[Boston Mangler]

Good point. I have to say that I like the subtle little TEQ in the bottom as an homage to the heritage of the Land Cruiser that shows in the abilitys of the vehicles that we love so much. IMHO.

Freak

 

[Slomo]

Freak

You are calling me a freak with an avatar like that???????? Let's compare avatars. Who is the freak now?! ;p

 

[Boston Mangler]

You are calling me a freak with an avatar like that???????? Let's compare avatars. Who is the freak now?! ;p

Touche!

So....... When will i have my newest T-shirts?

 

[smittycrusher]

You are calling me a freak with an avatar like that???????? Let's compare avatars. Who is the freak now?! ;p

Mo,

I am taking offense to that shot at Officespace. It is one of my top 1 movies of all time. Speaking of avatars, does mine portray my home town of LBC or what?

Smit

 

[Boston Mangler]

Speaking of Avatars

The one below, used to be my avatar since day 1 on the boards, been on jeep boards since the later 90's and tons of boards in between, even used it on the 60area of mud with no complaints.

2 weeks after i am on the 80 area of mud i got several different PM's from various people whining its offensive, there kids see it, i am a jerk and bla bla bla

I guess some of you guys really do where pink panties!

Here is the infamous Avatar since the 90's :

Been actually thinking of bringing it back to mud soon and ignoring the whiners!

What do ya think? I think its funny! Yes, that pic is me and yes i still use it on every board i am on (other then this one) and yes, it appears i am trying to smell my finger. No, i am not smelling my finger!

Ok..... Back to Tshirts!

 

[Brentbba]

Agreed James. Sharam has done a great labor of love here.

Brent

Brent,
Sharam has put alot of energy into it and it's inappropriate for me to do anything further. When you are relying on the donations of time, I don't think it's considerate to go shopping for designs.

It looks like you have something everyone likes so no matter what, you should work with Sharam to make it happen.