Projects Veneys Vega,.NEEDS lettering HELP

If you were a little closer I'd give you a hand, my partner, Bendi the Stroke and I do a lot of restoration lettering on vintage race cars, the last being the fully restored 1969 Chi Town Hustler. What ever you do, dont do it in vinyl, nothing is worse then seeing a restored car done in incorrect vinyl lettering.

 

Now see this right here,..thats what these cars were all about
back in the day, the majority was always happy to lend a hand and help a guy out with a funny car,.. and if you live in the right area it still happens today too.
Very Nice work on the Chi-Town Hustler BigNick, and the other race cars
in your galleries,..outstanding. and thanks a bunch for the offer.

NO VINYL absolutly a no no,...

I am not looking for hand outs, and I sure aint begging,..just figured someone with the skills would want to be apart of it. I sure do want to get it back to the track,..
This Vega is not a Museum, show, or a cackle car,..its a RACE CAR


Vic

 

are the letters gold leaf??

 

you can add the hardner from the clear you are using to one shot, and then clear over it with no reaction.........been doing it for 35yrs...just p***in a little useful info



skull

 

I'm not sure, but I MAY be in Portland, Oregon within the next 3 or 4 weeks. If so, I'll have a couple days to goof off. I'll be flying out and driving back. If all the planets were to line up just right, I could do the lettering for you. Maybe get you to put me up in the closest Ritz-Carlton and keep me supplied with a few greasy fries. =)
Anyhow, I just finished the original "Kempton's Shaker" '62 Fury from out in California. Been slingin' a quill since the 70's, and much of that has been on racecars, so I wouldn't have a problem with the Vega. It's hard to tell from the pics, but is that Gold Leaf? If so, gotta charge for the gold, of course, but it still wouldn't be too much $$$. Anyhow, I need to firm up my plans and see if it can all come together. I'd do it just for the kick of doing it (along with the afore-mentioned creature comforts, like food and bed, and I really ain't scared to crash on your couch and eat your fries). If you're interested, PM me, or better yet, email me at oldhotrodder1@yahoo.com
Take care,
Joe

 

The only gold leaf on the car is the Veneys Vega, the rest is paint.

Hey Joe thats awsome, I will email you..
But I do believe the SOLAR ECLIPSE, will effect all time continium, for the
flex capacitator is set for maybe friday/monday,


Thanks everyone that is showing intereswts, and constructive input
It is a big discission and a big envestment no daught, I feel very fortunate, and lucky that out of all the things in life I could be involved in or doing,..I chose drag racing, well that might have been my biggest mistake,...Lol..NOT,..B.A.F.C.O.A.

BrokeAssFunnyCarOwnerAssociation


THANKS
Vic

 

"If you fish long enough...you'll find the biggest fish!"

 

I like your at***ude , wheels were meant to roll,

Hope to see you at CHRR, keep at it...

 

Now THAT, is one cool dude right there.

Good luck Vic, hope to see it come together for you.

 

Look forward to seeing it in person at the nitro nationals!

 

Better get some color on that car before you loose your shot with your striper.

 

What pinstripper would that be that I am going to lose ????

yes I will be at the CHHR 2009

If the car is not painted this weekend /next week I am putting it
back together today and tomorrow to run it at the Spokane Nitro Nationals,..I will find out today when there is the room in the Paint shop.
Hopefully around the time SmokinJoe is in town...

SmokinJoe,..Please pick up the Blue coutisy telephone, email sent..

thanks
Vic

 

Vic,

Call this man!

http://www.ericreyes.com/index.htm still does "old skool" all hand and leaf. You can afford him also.

 

Things are looking good,...getting the paint and lettering pin pointed
out on when and where,..
Flip side,..I am not going to make Spokanes Nitro Nationals,..
good things come to those who wait,..just too many little things I want to
be right before I hit the track again.

Thank you to everybody who gave me tips, leeds, numbers and links
you have no idea,..recognition and publication will be well recieved to those who came threw and it will be another mile stone in my dreams of mine to finish my first flopper.

thanks guys
Vic

 

Well shoot,.....
The moons are no longer in alinement and what was to be, is no
longer going to happen,..got word today that the travel plans were cancelled from the guy who was to letter the Veneys Vega, So I am going to be calling a few of the previously listed names to see what can or could be worked out to get my car lettered,..in other words..

I am still looking for someone to letter the original Veneys Vega..

Thanks
Vic Miller
541-806-1074

 

gee at this point there have been almost 1300 views, if veryone that vied this thread would send you $1 that might give you a start... seriously maybe you can raffle off an "honorary" crew position for CHRR, the winner would get addmission, a crew shirt, hat, and get to go to the starting line with the car and maybe even ride in the car on the tow back, it would be cheaper for you and if you raise enought for the lettering and the crew package...just a thought...

 

Good one Jim(rustygem),.......

donations to contribute to the lettering of the Veneys Vega
can be made threw www.paypal.com to:
nitrokids@charter.net

Now all I need is 3500 more views with donations of $1.00 each and I could have the original letterer Kenny Youngblood re do it again...

 

Still looking,......Painting the car really soon.


Vic Miller
541-806-1074
nitrokids@charter.net


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Is this the real Mr.J? If so his words should be taken as gospel. He's lettered more world famous race cars on the east coast that pretty much any one!

It's nice to see you on the board!!

Didn't some of the cars you lettered start with a "J" and rhyme with Ungle Jim???

Zilla!

 

You mean CANT afford him also,....lol....oh well ... B.O.F.C.O.

Broke Ass Funny Car Owner........

In paint end of this week,......STILL LOOKING FOR LETTERING !!!


Vic
541-806-1074
nitrokids@charter.net


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To Donzilla: Yes this is the real Mr.J,still sling'n paint, thanks for the kind words.www.xcaliberart.com

 

"J" You are welcome!!!

I have been a fan of yours for a very long time. By any chance can you share some of your old funny car paint work with us?

Zilla!

 

Julian ! (Mr.J) My all time hero and mentor....Had the previlage of visiting his shop way back...THE man on the east coast for THE Jersey Stlye Airbrush lettering ,so popular on Vintage Race Cars .

 

Don't see anywhere that Lettering Cost has been qouted ...Maybe missed it BUT Don't blow it by getting lettering that ruins a good resto job. The people EXPECT to see it AS IT was ....Thats what we used to call: Verigated Dutch Leaf-heated treated multi-color.To be applied by someone that knows what their doing ...Mr. J said it Just As I would . Dino

 

Vic maybe time to set up a "Blood Did It" instructional course art show (sell swag, food, art show...etc.) Kind of like a Winfield seminar for the painter crowd?

 

LOL,.FuelFc..you crack me up,..or maybe I am just cracked,..
.....oh **** Crack kills,...run far away,..far, far away...

Yea guys I wish I could afford ,..$3000 - $4,000 from anyone of the
4 guys I have been in contact with,..Kenny, Nat, Eric, Paul,.. we all
strugle in some form or way or another.

Yea I got a free paint job in exchange for some signage.

Vinyl sure is going to ****,....

,....



Vic

 

Not all crack kills I once knew a gal.....err never mind.

Dude I am dead serious.

Imagine if you will a group of cronies from days of old when vinyl was a record (we used to listen to those in the olden kids) all in one place with a fresh canvas to go ape **** on. Like a HAMB chop for old style paint seminar. Call it "Lost Art" or something.

Each get a booth to sell all of thier stuff and make some cash. Food. Drinks. Cackle deal. Art and book signings... Beer...admission, proceeds to the Pinstriper/Airbrush Union retirement home.

I'd fly in to see that deal take place. As well I am sure in the right town (Vegas...hehehe) or track location promoted well it would turn into a hell of a gathering.

I shall buy the first ticket!

 

Well the Veneys Vega is in the paint booth as of yesterday
at Eagle Street Automotive in Vancover Washington,..
we sprayed a coat of primer on it for solid coverage, and to also look for any imperfections,..Its ready, and we will paint it red on monday,..looks like if the arrangements stay intact I will be having Paul Comeau do all the lettering later in the week,..crossing my fingers....

Look for the Veneys Vega at the Fall Funny car Cl***ic in Woodburn Oregon on Sept. 12th & 13th and also at the 2009 Cali Hot Rod Reunion at Bakersfield in October.

thanks
Vic Miller

 

wELL Veneys Vega is RED as of Yesterday,...Time to get lettering in a day or two.

 

Hey Vic, do it any way you can, I understand about money issues, been laid off since last Oct. The best thing about vinyl is that it comes off easier than it goes on.
You could do the vinyl now and paint when you get some money. It is real easy for others to tell you how you should do it, but it's still coming out of your pocket. I for one am just happy you are attempting to restore the car. The only way I can relive the "glory" days is in 1/25 scale, I would love to have an original funny car but thats not going to happen, good luck with the project. I am looking forward to seeing it at CHRR. Oh and when your there check out some of the other restored racers, not all had the Pat Foster treatment, some of them made concessions.