'53 Chevy pickup vectors

[Graphics2u]

I have been looking for some vector files of old pickups. I've found a few sites that have some for sale but nothing really close to what I need. Does anyone have any ideas where I might find some vector art of a '53 Chevy truck like the one in the picture. It needs to be roughly the same view as this one as the customer wants me to add some sideboards on the box with lettering on them. This is for screen printing T-shirts so it doesn't need to be real detailed.

Thans ahead of time for any help you might have.

 

[J Hill Designs]

maybe the vector doctor?

 

[Graphics2u]

maybe the vector doctor?

Thought about that but I didn't know if he likes to work from actual photos. I might send it to him and see what he says.

 

[J Hill Designs]

I believe its one of his services

 

[Deaton Design]

Might find one here....http://classiccarclipart.com/

 

[HulkSmash]

Might find one here....http://classiccarclipart.com/

just downloaded one of their samples... it was completely live traced

 

[Graphics2u]

Thanks for the input!

 

[96XP]

Don't know if you work in 3D apps at all, however would a 360 degree model (rendering) work for your output?

http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/3ds-max-chevrolet-pickup-1950-antique/570079

 

[TwoNine]

96XP & OP - Couldn't you export the DXF's from the 3D program and use those? I know with Rhino we do this and it works good. IF the original was drawn/molded to scale.

As for other sources....I have none. :\

-Chad

 

[TyrantDesigner]

just draw it yourself, pull out some sharpies, a ruler and get to drawing ... scan in, throw into inkscape to vector ... done .. or scan in rough drawing convert with pen tool, done ... at most ... hour worth of work.

2 if you're rusty at it.

 

[Graphics2u]

96XP & OP - Couldn't you export the DXF's from the 3D program and use those? I know with Rhino we do this and it works good. IF the original was drawn/molded to scale.

As for other sources....I have none. :\

-Chad

Never used any 3D programs, so i'm lost already.

 

[Deaton Design]

just downloaded one of their samples... it was completely live traced

Thought they looked pretty good. Would do well for most jobs.

 

[96XP]

@TwoNine
Yes, Rhino exports to:
.3ds (3dstudio max)
.ai (Adobe Illustrator)
.asc (points)
.csv (points)
.csv (properties)
.dgn (MicroStation)
.dwg (AutoCAD)
.dxf (AutoCAD)
.fbx (Autodesk)
.gdf (WAMIT)
.gf (GHS - General Hydrostatics Geometry)
.gft (GHS - General Hydrostatics Geometry)
GHS (General Hydrostatics Geometry)
.gts (GNU Triangulated Surface)
.kml (Google Earth)
.lwo (LightWave 3D)
.obj (Wavefront)
.off (Geomview)
.pdf (Portable Document File)
.pm (GHS - General Hydrostatics Geometry)
.pov (Persistence of Vision Raytracer)
.ps (PostScript)
.raw (Raw Triangle)
.rib (RenderMan)
.sat (ACIS)
.skp (SketchUp)
.slc (Slice)
.step (Standard for the Exchange of Product Model Data)
.stl (Stereolithography)
.txt (points)
.udo (Moray)
.vda (Verband der Automobileindustrie)
.vrml (Virtual Reality Model Language)
.x (DirectX)
.x_t (Parasolid)
.xgl (Solaris)
.txt (points)
I would just render the scene in 3D, then go from there. Can always make changes on the fly. Even save-out as a raster, tiff (or whatever) and edit with preferred paint app.
At least this would give opportunity to scale and set the scene up in the required field of view.
@Graphics2u, I'll take a quick look around. If I find something, I'll send a pm.

 

[Joe Diaz]

Here's a similar truck I drew a few months ago. It's a GMC though.

 

[Graphics2u]

Here's a similar truck a drew a few months ago. It's a GMC though.

View attachment 76034

Awesome drawing Joe! Wish I had half your talent.

 

[Graphics2u]

Thought they looked pretty good. Would do well for most jobs.

I thought weren't too bad either. T-shirts, fliers stuff like that. Especially for $20

 

[vid]

Did you see this one? It's only available as a bitmap --- high-res though...

http://www.canstockphoto.com/images-photos/chevy-truck.html#file_view.php?id=6966928