Hi everyone,
I have two existing 1960's J-Series Bedford (an English Vauxhall/GM brand) Flatbed Trucks.. I'm currently in the process of building a 3rd J-Series Bedford (383cu/TH400)..
My first two trucks are blue and red(ish) you can see them here:
The 3rd truck is silver.. It got sprayed yesterday.. You can see it here:
I'm still in two minds about the colour.. I'm sure it'll grow on me and will look pretty spectacular..
I'm unsure what to build on the back of it..
My original plan was for another flatbed tray, completely flat, 5mm steel plate, no edges.. seams welded and filled and sprayed the same colour as the truck and in the same style of construction as the blue truck above.. I was going to have a large Bedford Logo (Griffin - half eagle/half lion) airbrushed on the tray (large circular design).. The tray is going to be 13' x 7'6"..
Now I'm not so sure about the tray.. having it silver might be too much.. but whats the alternative? I'm now also considering a nice wooden tray.. A nice wooden tray could be a good contrast to the modern silver colour..
Any thoughts on what can go on the back that would compliment or work with the silver cab would really be appreciated!
Cheers,
Dunc.
I have two existing 1960's J-Series Bedford (an English Vauxhall/GM brand) Flatbed Trucks.. I'm currently in the process of building a 3rd J-Series Bedford (383cu/TH400)..
My first two trucks are blue and red(ish) you can see them here:
The 3rd truck is silver.. It got sprayed yesterday.. You can see it here:
I'm still in two minds about the colour.. I'm sure it'll grow on me and will look pretty spectacular..
I'm unsure what to build on the back of it..
My original plan was for another flatbed tray, completely flat, 5mm steel plate, no edges.. seams welded and filled and sprayed the same colour as the truck and in the same style of construction as the blue truck above.. I was going to have a large Bedford Logo (Griffin - half eagle/half lion) airbrushed on the tray (large circular design).. The tray is going to be 13' x 7'6"..
Now I'm not so sure about the tray.. having it silver might be too much.. but whats the alternative? I'm now also considering a nice wooden tray.. A nice wooden tray could be a good contrast to the modern silver colour..
Any thoughts on what can go on the back that would compliment or work with the silver cab would really be appreciated!
Cheers,
Dunc.