Tips and tricks for making a vintage looking sign!!

Don't worry, no vintage signs where harmed in the making of this video. Even better we show you step by step how we made our replicas that we used on our Hookers and Blow rat rod truck build.
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Thanks for watching!

[@stanleyfanning5316]

That was a lot of work but they turned out awesome. I like the way you made look old. I think your wife had way to much fun jumping on them. Lol

[@thomasbrighton6159]

I think that the sign idea turned out great! You didn’t destroy a vintage sign in the process- but you nailed the look that you were going for. I know that it was a lot of work but this truck is going to be a show stopper when you get there! Well done!!

[@HardCoreFab]

Thank you!

[@hankpugh4980]

You and Julie work well together,very nice work.

[@oldtown6240]

Signs: I was skeptical, but they turned out well. Nicely done.

[@martinpook5707]

Briliant! I'd love to hear what the collectors say.

[@jeremybentley6007]

Amazing work! I never would have guessed those weren't 70 years old signs!

[@bradeastham5494]

Looks really good! Can't wait to see her flying down the road.

[@chuckster6513]

Hey Tony and Julie The TEXACO sign was a perfect one to duplicate. Doing the embossing rather than just paint was a stroke of genius ! Your techniques for aging the paint worked perfect. The view with the big duals was long awaited and totally rocks the truck. The project is not yet finished but my hat is tipped to you.

[@Robrt32]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Long as it looks good to you,that’s all that really matters. I would have rather have old wood or even rusty tin would have looked better to me IF it was mine.

[@garyparker2969]

TOTALLY AWESOME REPLICATION OF "ORIGINAL" SIGNS Anthony and Fantastic Work By Julie Too 🤪🤪 !!! LOL, Have a Blessed Wknd Folks.

[@Giletti51]

Fantastic Job !!! Just the right look ! Perfect !

[@kennyfofo]

You guys have nailed it! It really is hard to make something new look old so that's why I will be keeping my 1954 3100 pick up in it's raw form!

[@73xlh]

You're a freakin' artist!! You did an amazing job!!!

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@kerrypierre9494]

I think the amount of work you put into the signs was well worth it,they look great. This is turning into a really sharp hot rod, keep up the great work bro 👍😎🇺🇸

[@quinnmartin4043]

Had me fooled, I thought those signs were the real deal, good job. I’ve used a similar process of walking on something on concrete but had to use an old chain to get the dings.

[@1Also]

I thought the “aging” process was totally going to include a bullet hole or two… As usual in awe of your skills and initiative. 👍🇨🇦

[@RustyIronProjectsRIP]

If you are one who is two.

[@ebre3080]

Yeah,,,or a buckshot i guess would be awesome too.

[@terryritchie443]

Cool look for H&B. Can't wait for the next vid. You're now gettin into my wheelhouse!!

[@craigneubert7722]

You're an artist! That looks awesome!!! Looks like you're going to "blow" us away on the next video.

[@thercbarn5001]

I was like wow! your makeing the sides yourself! Its really starting to come together.

[@MIKEH.777]

I really thought that was a real Texaco sign wow. That sign looks great and I can't believe how you aged it so good. I really do love how the truck looks with those signs on it, its looking better and better every video. Keep up the great work and God Bless you and your family. 🔥💯💪🏼👍👍🙏🙏✌😊✌

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks so much!!

[@jimallen199]

Amazing job making & aging those signs they look really authentic.

[@williampalmer4676]

Good morning Anthony and Julie! Loving the progress! Your hard work and craftsmanship are bringing your vision to life! It's very exciting to watch!

[@lemenfab6370]

I love that you built your own sign and not an old one

[@mikekellyjcmo1]

I'm amazed at the aging effect you achieved on that sign. Great job!

[@brianfalls5894]

Love the sign truck bed sides Casey. They look like they belong to that truck. Well done sir!! Well done!!!!

[@gallantservices8327]

I think the Texaco panels came out great, nice job

[@rondab2504]

I honestly didn't think that sign would look vintage but now that it's done it is amazing !! Great job

[@joethanks3745]

Now that is badass Awesome! Best channel on KZbin by far👍👍👍

[@shanewright6958]

The bed sides turned out sweet. Great job 👍👍🇨🇱

[@lorenmeyer5290]

That looks awesome Anthony! It's perfect!♡♡♡♡♡

[@richcaseaxon]

I can't believe you made those signs, that's AWESOME. I think they look great.

[@michaelchalk4262]

You did a great job on the sign , it looks really cool

[@speedbuggy16v]

ROFL @ the pained look when Julie is walking on the panel

[@shanesgarage1105]

Such an awesome build, I love it great work.

[@joehall4569]

Looks great, glad you didn't go with license plates. You should go into the repop sign business.

[@anthonydunn913]

The truck is looking awesome man,keep up the good work

[@tonybenton1526]

Wow! Very impressive work. I've been watching your work for some time now but this was truly magic to see evolve.

[@HardCoreFab]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@IronHorseGarage]

Man she's looking sweet!!!!!!

[@MrRoscoj]

The bead roll looks good. You did a great job on the paint as well. Very cool!

[@jusike633]

LOOKING GOOD FINE JOB and time will be on your side.

[@tonyhinojosa7728]

Man that looks great what a improvement

[@craigcaggiano431]

Perfect looking homemade Texaco Sign, way to go aging it to match the look and feel of the truck

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@johnnygarrett6055]

I love the sign wish I had the talent to do that.

[@lldrabek4569]

looks good there fella, nothing wrong with that look so carry on

[@henryverrydt4943]

Nice job on the box sides. Love the mounting system. Need to bring a can of rust to put on the ground at SEMA, makes it more real

[@garystrozyk6960]

Your a genius !!!! Great job.

[@ethanhager5044]

Nice job on the bed turned out good

[@deniseprettner2020]

Now that looks cool. 👍

[@throttlewatch4614]

Good job on the signs they definitely look weathered and realistic

[@GeeenJ]

looks perfect i'm sure julie enjoyed jumping on them lol

[@HardCoreFab]

If it was real I would for sure!

[@lawrencephaneuf2977]

Nice job Anthony!

[@tonyengland1974]

Looks awesome

[@mortenhenningsen940]

Wow. That rusted sign is well maid. Great job!

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@shawnwoodfill8825]

Great idea !

[@TrendsbySterling]

Wow, that's an awesome looking sign Anthony!

[@tinysgarage2347]

The signs turned out awesome.

[@willweber5537]

They look great!

[@forrestwiley9866]

AWESOME...LOVE THE OLD SIGN....Y'aLL did GREAT

[@Hillbillyhacks77]

I loved this video. I found yoir channel a few days ago and have binged watched old crow build and now this one. Keep up the great work.

[@HardCoreFab]

Right on! Thanks for watching!

[@streetkd08]

Hell yeah! It’s looking sweet! Like the bed sides for sure.

[@milt7348]

Thumbs up. Stay healthy.

[@BradzBuildz]

You have some serious talent man. The truck looks awesome 👏🏻

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks man!

[@donniehamlett2157]

Looks really good

[@jasondoss2651]

Them. Bedsides we’re definitely worth the time

[@floridian7143]

Signs looking good! Thanks for sharing!

[@kennethlotzgesell4903]

I like your creativity to this build. Keep up the great work.

[@georgefallen1577]

Here agian looks great

[@rlp2806]

That looks fun👍

[@shotsrodder]

Nice job 👍

[@rickm5806]

Absolutely Beautiful!

[@terrykelsay6260]

going to be one awesome truck

[@davidmizak4642]

This is really interesting material. I appreciate the effort you put into providing it. Many thanks!

[@wadegadberry564]

great looking sign. Keep up the good work.

[@raymorrison919]

good enough, now I wanna see that blower your carting around on the engine.

[@RatRodBobBuilds]

I'm diggin it!

[@punkinsgarageandpaint8299]

This is so cool! Great job

[@johnmccanntruth]

Love it!

[@Stampswithjeff]

You had me for a second . nice work

[@HardCoreFab]

Glad you enjoyed

[@brianwood4738]

Very Cool! 👍

[@kennethpeterson6413]

Nice job keep up the Great Work

[@Kevscancave]

Absolutely amazing work! Thanks!

[@HardCoreFab]

No thank you!

[@MrGunPilot]

Great job, it looks awesome.

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@RBTrujillo1]

I loved it!

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks!

[@hailrazr786]

I love it

[@xtechx2007]

nice work

[@paulbarras2724]

My trick is thin white paper tapped to my flat screen TV for my big jobs 😂

[@penguinbrand]

A bullet hole would look cool

[@rembertomartinez4457]

Awesome job bro...

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks man!!!

[@sloazone25]

I was thinking bullet holes as well! It is almost sac religious not to have em lol! Really like the side panels though good work mate!

[@jwjr2197]

👍👍👍👍yes sir

[@georgemcmillan9172]

Hey Tony!!! Man, the bed sides turned out killer!!! Maybe a random "bullet hole" or two? Nice job in the fakeout too!!!

[@mikejanes6225]

My son bought a Detroit City Limit sign, and before he hung it, he put a few bullet holes in it to make it look more authentic.

[@luisfernandodossantosdias8625]

Mais loco que eu já vi !!!

[@DesertRatFabrication]

Absolutely amazing, you are very talented Anthony, I thought Conner was your son , and I all ready mailed your letter before you responded on the other video, oh well let’s just say your a great role model for the young feller, the sign looks old as the hills , lol, later buddy

[@HardCoreFab]

Thanks again brother!

[@DesertRatFabrication]

@@HardCoreFab 👍👍

[@MIKEH.777]

💯🔥

[@hustlinghard8081]

Man! My forearm hurt watching all that trimming with those tin snips! Looks great tho

[@HardCoreFab]

😂😆😂

[@smkngreene]

That area on the corner of cab is beggin for a fire putter outter. Love these videos. What's the next build.

[@HardCoreFab]

Yeah that may happen!

[@HardCoreFab]

After this we need to finish up old crow and then........

[@MIKEH.777]

👍💯

[@kenphillips1491]

I would have been fine with you using an original sign. Bit yours looks great 👍

[@HardCoreFab]

An original one that size goes for way more than we could afford then X that by two and our only option was to make our own

[@kenphillips1491]

@@HardCoreFab oh I know they are expensive. I've seen enuff picking shows to know they are very expensive. Don't get me wrong. Inlived the final product of yours! It just adds to the I built the entire thing. Lovecwatching what you do. And dream I could donwhat you do. I only work on campers for a living. But like you. I love it.

[@patrickcallahan3336]

Looks good like the sine idea are you going to put something on the doors

[@HardCoreFab]

I think so not sure if it can happen before Sema but yeah....

[@1970cg]

Absolutely f#@kin amazing! Can I as how long the signs took from start to finish?

[@HardCoreFab]

I didn't keep track but I would guess 15 man hours a side to get to the point where it's bolted to the truck