Just posting some pics of my FG

[FG Surfari]

Graphics wrap idea

Hi
I was thinking that I would do a graphics wrap on the Fuso to promote my business, but I ultimately decided that the nature of my business would take away from the expedition / commercial neutrality factor that makes the truck so cool.
As such, I have decided on doing an abstract map of the world, in some perspective or another, and I surprisingly find myself leaning toward darker images. more often, than white based images that I had previously (mentally) committed to.
That said, I have attached a very amateur(ish) image of what I am currently thinking.
To note, the red line on the graphic represents a time/date line, and would not appear in the final image.

 

[alan]

Great idea! but i think may be to dark, what about normal mapping colors? blues and browns etc

 

[Lynn]

Personally, I kinda dig the Earthcamo look.

However, personal taste aside, if you plan on traveling internationally I think you want to avoid looking like an army truck.

 

[Overland Hadley]

Personally, I kinda dig the Earthcamo look.

However, personal taste aside, if you plan on traveling internationally I think you want to avoid looking like an army truck.

I agree.

 

[alan]

Thats a good point! no need for target practice.

 

[mog]

I like it as your photochop shows it. The dark colors look great and it is not 'another white truck'.
With the size of your Fuso, the dark colors work well. I did not think your rig could get any better looking then it already is, but that sure adds to it.

 

[FG Surfari]

Thanks Mog !

I agree that the dark colors are well suited to the truck (go figure, right?) but I am still looking at every possible option.
That said, now I just wonder if I will be able to find somebody who can do it.
Given the fact that the box, and possibly the cab, will probably not be in a graphics company's build sheet/spec data, the applicator would really need to know his stuff in dealing with all of the body curves, combined with all of the straight graph lines, as shown.
If anyone happens to stumble across this post, and you can personally recommend a reputable graphics company on the eastern seaboard of the USA, please let me know. I am located in Northern Virginia, by the way.

Thanks !

 

[Thylacoleo]

Hi FG,

I think those graphics look great. I'm sure you have considered visibilty issues. My truck is in AUSCAM and i suspect oncoming traffic doesn't always see me from a distance. I keep my lights on when driving out of urban areas. I'm planning on adding a high vis marking to the front of my truck.

cheers
Gareth

 

[FG Surfari]

Good point about the visibility factor, especially with all of the "texting while driving" idiots out there.
As such, and to offset that, my truck is equipped with day time running lights. I usually keep my marker lights lit on the darker days, as well.
Additionally, a good horn is always a plus, as I am never hesitant to blast my Stebel Nautilus Brio, when needed. (which is more often than not around here in La La Land)

 

[blackduck]

Hi FG,

I think those graphics look great. I'm sure you have considered visibilty issues. My truck is in AUSCAM and i suspect oncoming traffic doesn't always see me from a distance. I keep my lights on when driving out of urban areas. I'm planning on adding a high vis marking to the front of my truck.

cheers
Gareth

Gareth
its not the color of your truck thats the problem
I sometimes drive a road train and still car drivers dont see me, (especialy when theyre pulling out in front of me)

the problem with reflective Hi Vis is it has to have light shining on it to be effective, this could be a drama for oncoming traffic at night
my solution on my FG for highway vis is a set of small LED work lights mounted on the bullbar
they dont use any power and are come on with the ignition

check http://www.brightlightautoparts.com/index.html

they have all sorts of goodies at great prices

 

[FG Surfari]

Very cool, and "Thanks" for the link. I will check them out.

 

[Thylacoleo]

Hi STU,

Thanks for the link I'll have a look at those, might splash out on driving lights at the same time! Actually I had green or orange fluro in mind for the truck but its a fair point about the reflective hi vis.

Cheers

Gareth

 

[jatibb]

that bed is crying for a westfalia top on it....

 

[FG Surfari]

I have been looking to mount a Flippac top on the box, but I have not been able to locate a lightly used one here on the East Coast.
That said, I have put in a request to Flippac to acquire the top cap (bed), tent, and hinge assembly.
For those not familiar with their product, you can check them out at http://flippac.com/. Pretty cool stuff.

 

[blksheep]

any inside photos you could share with us?