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04-08-2010, 07:07 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Excaliber
Ohhhhh, I think Pat is onto something there! An AC feel with the ERA lettering. I like it!
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04-08-2010, 08:42 PM
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Honestly, I was thinking that in my head and earlier I was trying to find something I thought ERA did like that a long time ago. Agreed. The AC script would be perfect for an ERA badge.
I'm glad I thought of it. |
04-08-2010, 10:11 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2004
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA EXP002, 1968 PI 428 FE
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I'll bet you thought of Windows 7 too. 
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04-08-2010, 10:22 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 707, 446ci FE
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I'm working on it. The letters don't mesh as easily as the A and C, so it's a matter of choosing esthetic compromises.
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04-09-2010, 01:17 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA 'Street' Build
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You guys come up with some great ideas!
For the Hood & Trunk emblem, I like Bob's E•R•A design, with Gunner's color suggestions.
For the steering wheel cap, Patrick's Idea of the AC steering wheel cap, but with ERA in the same style font, is great. That design would also be similar to the ERA brake and clutch pedals.
This configuration would be similar to 'vintage' Cobras ... the hood and trunk emblems match and the steering wheel cap and clutch / brake pedals match.
Any thoughts?
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04-09-2010, 05:34 AM
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I'll work out some designs but, with the small volume expected, I'd rather have either the block design or the script design, but not both.
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04-09-2010, 07:46 AM
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I vote script! I think they would sell as an option. ERA buyers/owners are usually proud.
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04-09-2010, 08:18 AM
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I vote script also--have everything match the logo on the pedals.
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04-09-2010, 08:52 AM
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Given the choice between the Block letters or Script, I would go for the Script as well. As noted, it ties in with the pedals.
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04-09-2010, 09:44 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: New York,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 289FIA 2131, 331 stroker by Dan Dalena with 48 IDAs by Jim Inglese, AC Cars AC8 "Rosso Chiaro" (PPG Nexa code FG39) by Connecticut Custom
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This is what I thought: there were blue ERA badges on #669, a green street version that was a clone of Peter P.'s real one. From the ERA 427 picture gallery:
http://www.erareplicas.com/cars/669/index.htm
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04-09-2010, 09:54 AM
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I like this, I'm in for era.
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04-09-2010, 10:16 AM
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Jeffy, as was noted earlier in the thread apparently the ERA street car badges were "stickers" placed over whatever other badges were on there. Possibly badges bearing a likeness or a copyright of "he who shall remain nameless". 
Script, matching the pedals, I think were getting somewhere AND the excitement level increases. Bob and Gunner now scrambling for the right look. Go get 'em guys! |
04-09-2010, 10:31 AM
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Comments on this? Keep in mind that even if everyone was wild about this look, there are hours of subtle tweaking to balance the letter forms and curves. It would not look so... 70s psychedelic when done.
Honest feedback on the overall look, though?
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04-09-2010, 10:32 AM
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That's pretty good. |
04-09-2010, 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by strictlypersonl
I'm trying to keep things as simple as possible.
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You WILL regret this BP...: 
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04-09-2010, 11:19 AM
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You WILL regret this BP...: |
Reminds me of the Chinese curse:
"May you live in interesting times."
I like Gunner's concept. I might also try it with just a little thinner script. |
04-09-2010, 11:34 AM
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I know my opinion counts for nothing, maybe less than nothing, but I like Gunner's attempt very much. The only small critique I have would be the lower far right hand side of the "A". However, thinner script may help.
Gunner, are you a graphic designer/"arteest"?
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04-09-2010, 11:38 AM
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Looking good.
Script, matches the current pedal design, this thing is coming together nicely!
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04-09-2010, 11:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Excaliber
Looking good.
Script, matches the current pedal design, this thing is coming together nicely!
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Not my pedal design it doesn't.
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04-09-2010, 11:45 AM
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Maybe the R needs more curvature. I like how the "A" and the "C" wrap each other like a glove.
Just out of curiosity, does the badge need the two dots?
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