Tupers Member Messages 1,007 Oct 14, 2010 #1 Do anyone you guys know of any companies that make pressed steel letters around 8" tall similar to those on pick up tail gates? I've tried all the normal routes i.e. eBay, google and other forums but I haven't managed to find anything yet.
Do anyone you guys know of any companies that make pressed steel letters around 8" tall similar to those on pick up tail gates? I've tried all the normal routes i.e. eBay, google and other forums but I haven't managed to find anything yet.
T tux Member Messages 356 Oct 14, 2010 #2 Sorry, I couldn't say, but I was under the impression that the letters were usually stamped (embossed?) into the panel.
Sorry, I couldn't say, but I was under the impression that the letters were usually stamped (embossed?) into the panel.
A astro_al Rocket Scientist Messages 1,824 Oct 14, 2010 #3 I think North Valley Forge sell letters cut from steel plate if that's any good. Al.
chunkolini celebrity artiste Messages 9,695 Location Swansea Oct 14, 2010 #4 Have a look at these guys. http://www.rourkes.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh...es=01247&&c=search.htm&categories=01247-68131 Chunko'.
Have a look at these guys. http://www.rourkes.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh...es=01247&&c=search.htm&categories=01247-68131 Chunko'.
BigBossMan Member Messages 64 Oct 14, 2010 #5 Here's an interesting link..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264772&highlight=tailgate+letters
Here's an interesting link..... http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=264772&highlight=tailgate+letters
Tupers Member Messages 1,007 Oct 16, 2010 #6 Thanks for the links guys that last one look like it could be the ticket. Time to make a chisel and start pounding some sheet metal.
Thanks for the links guys that last one look like it could be the ticket. Time to make a chisel and start pounding some sheet metal.
B barrygibson Member Messages 99 Oct 16, 2010 #7 chunkolini said: Have a look at these guys. http://www.rourkes.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh...es=01247&&c=search.htm&categories=01247-68131 Chunko'. Click to expand... Slightly puzzled by the rourkes site.For some reason i cannot seem to get a price for the letters?? It says 'trade only' ??
chunkolini said: Have a look at these guys. http://www.rourkes.co.uk/cgi-bin/sh...es=01247&&c=search.htm&categories=01247-68131 Chunko'. Click to expand... Slightly puzzled by the rourkes site.For some reason i cannot seem to get a price for the letters?? It says 'trade only' ??