I know nothing is really standard, but is there a particular size in checker board patterns that typically works best on a Model A firewall, and does not trick the eye by being too busy? I have seen the chekerboard pattern done in different sizes, and was thinking of using it for a fun project car that will be done as a yellow taxi. I'd like to have the yellow and white checked pattern running down the sides and extending to the front firewall that would be done in a checker board pattern. The attached photos give a sort of rough example of the checked pattern, but not on the firewall, but my car will be a '30, fenderless, highboy-style tudor. It willl not have a hood. It will also run the original firewall and not a flat one, so the pattern needs to work well with the firewall stamping that I will run. * These cars are just sort of idea cars for inspiration to me for the taxi idea. Any suggestions as to what actually works best as to size on the pattern, and how about someone describing briefly how they initially lay out the pattern? I know size matters, but that there isn't any specific "one size fits all" too. Thanks for any input. Huey
My suggestion would be to have a sign shop cut out the checkerboard pattern on a plotter. Paint the lightest color first and then put the vinyl masking on to paint the second color. Remove masking and presto! instant checkerboard. Save a lot of time. My suggestion for size would be 1-1/2" squares.
I found a firewall to use as a guide in doing mine. I don't think I'll finish it without going to the edges, but this one was nice and was probably 1 1/2" in the checks. These pics were of a fellow's car in the Arlington area. I like the dash trim as well, and it was done by using some fender trim from a '49 Ford. The trim was cut and used beside the guages to make for a nice look. Huey
Get some checkerboard shelf paper and see if you like it or want it bigger or smaller. Nothing like a visual aid.
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