Truck Lettering / Decals in WI ??

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Hanadarko, Oct 12, 2010.

  1. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I contacted a guy in Lake Zurich IL...he does amazing graphics but I dont need that.
    He said he started doing basic things (like I need) and still does that today.
    I sent him photos of the rig and asked him how and what we do next.
    NEVER HEARD BACK - send another email. NO REPLY. :biggrin_25521:

    Someone from some place (maybe Sign-a-Rama) did call me. Left a garbled message on my voicemail (got to love that) but I was able to get the number. Called and left a message back. NO REPLY.

    I have one 'sure thing' for all of this but it's near Carrolton MO and thats around 7-8hrs here. Way too much to deadhead in fuel.
    I just dont know what to do next and I dont get this.....:biggrin_25516:
     
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  3. Krooser

    Krooser Road Train Member

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    Did you call Peterbilt in Madison? There are sign shops everywhere... my buddy Billy Hoffman can do old fashioned hand painted signs if you want... very high quality and at good prices. He's in Milwaukee...
     
  4. IH Truck Guy

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    Your answer is "KnockOut Signs" West Bend,Wi.

    (262)255-7446 Quality work at a good price...

    You can also check out Fast Signs in Greenfield by Southridge.......They won't install but it's not to hard to do...
     
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  5. risen75

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    umm.... well have you ever heard of TG Signs and Graphics in Wauconda IL? it's on 176 just east of hwy 12 about 20 min S of the boarder on hwy 12...?

    I don't know what he'd charge.. but i know he's VERY competitive.. here's the website tgsignsandgraphics.com
     
  6. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    I emailed him, along with a few other recommendations. Thanks for the tips guys. I am looking for someone to do ALL of the work. I will screw it up if I do it...:biggrin_25513:
     
  7. risen75

    risen75 Bobtail Member

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    Yeah.. Tom's a good guy.. and VERY good at what he does.. I've known him since he adopted my best friend when we were 15-16ish..

    I know if the price is right for you that he'd be the one to go to (even though he's a little farther away than the others) he used to do the graphics on most of the stock cars at Geneva Raceway, some of the ones up at Slinger and ALOT of body wraps for advertising locally down here...

    Plus he is also AMAZING at airbrushing.. so if you want something a little bit more custom.. you can be assured that he'll do a great job
     
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  8. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    I am not understanding the problems you are having.

    We have sign shops all over the place out here and I can find a couple that come with
    good recommendations.

    I'm getting 2 20'' wide by 15'' high full vinyl signs installed for just over $100.
    Should be done tomorrow or wed, less than 2 wks since ordering.

    Would be $80 some thing if it was just lettering.
    I'm getting my biz name with the USA flag background like my cards, website and invoices. Thats the reason for the full vinyl.
     
  9. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    Your in WY?...I am in WI. - Thats the only difference I know of.
    I am not sure why no one wants to return my calls or emails....

    I have places in IL and MO that are more than willing but nothing CLOSE.
     
  10. Brickman

    Brickman Trucker Forum STAFF Staff Member

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    Ride your butt out here and my sign shop will do simple truck graphics while you wait.

    The owner works at the shop most every day and knows that truckers got to go.
    As long as it isn't complicated stuff she'll do every thing that she can to get you in and get you out.
    She'll even install them for the same price.
     
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  11. Hanadarko

    Hanadarko Independent Owner/Operator

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    TG Signs and Graphics got back to me. Sorta. We are playing phone-tag but it's a start. I emailed him some shots of the rig so we can 'chat' once he looks at them.
    He at least returned my email...
    Next I will try another contact in IL (if TG doesnt work out but I think he will!) or the dude in West Bend after that.....
     
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