New Site Logo

Gary · 4 Weeks Ago

The makers of the forum software this site runs on will be releasing a major upgrade in a couple of months. Many improvements and new features will now be part of the core program. The main page and forum homepage will have a new look and color. (See attachment)

I'm looking for a new OpelGT.com/The Classic Opel Community logo that will reside at the top of each page. My time is kinda tight right now and I'd rather not spend it re-learning Fireworks. I know we have several creative members who are much more adept with graphics program than I am so I'm asking if anyone is willing to give it a shot to contact me. Compensation will be in the form of a big thank you and the satisfaction of seeing your work displayed here.

69opelgtfvr · 4 Weeks Ago

Maybe Phoenix would be interested in reworking this layout that he created to suit the homepage?

jlthunder · 4 Weeks Ago

I personnaly like to see pictures of real cars at the header instead of a drawing. Drawings look better on decals and T-shirts. Just my 0.02.

hrcollinsjr · 4 Weeks Ago

I'll have to go along with Jeff about a picture or pictures of real cars. Drawings might be okay for those of us who know about Opels but what about those that accidently stumble onto this site. I think real pictures or possibly a good line drawing would be more likely to draw them in to look at the neat cars that we have.

Harold

baz · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

stubble onto this site

Harold

part shaven interwebers?

newman27 · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by baz

part shaven interwebers?

You got Harold!

I agree - there should be real cars in the logo. I think a survey of other car sites might be a good idea. The Solstice forum had a big contest a year or two ago with scores of submissions and then a forum member vote to select the top three followed by a selection of those by a panel as I recall. It was a very elaborate process and took quite a while (I'm not recommending that process here). However, I like what came out of it. The G8 forum logo is pretty basic and to the point as well and really tells you what the forum is about. Notice that they use a tag line like Tony included in his artwork "It's all about the ride"... I like that idea. These are just a couple I happen to frequent - other members here can probably link to some they like from other sites they visit and then we can discuss. JMTCW...

Matt

PROPEL · 4 Weeks Ago

Gary, can we skin the buttons, too? Is everything in the grey header section made up of sliced up graphics?

hrcollinsjr · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by baz

part shaven interwebers?

Yep. What's the problem? Who thought they were correcting me? Alright, I deserved that one.

Harold

P.S. Baz, That post was made while I was taking a break from working on a tractor made in England with only 450 hours on it. Electrical problems wouldn't you know it.

hrcollinsjr · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by newman27

You got Harold!

Matt

Aren't you supposed to be at work?

Harold

newman27 · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by hrcollinsjr

Aren't you supposed to be at work?

Harold

I get breaks now and then...

Phoenix · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by newman27

You got Harold!

I agree - there should be real cars in the logo. I think a survey of other car sites might be a good idea. The Solstice forum had a big contest a year or two ago with scores of submissions and then a forum member vote to select the top three followed by a selection of those by a panel as I recall. It was a very elaborate process and took quite a while (I'm not recommending that process here). However, I like what came out of it. The G8 forum logo is pretty basic and to the point as well and really tells you what the forum is about. Notice that they use a tag line like Tony included in his artwork "It's all about the ride"... I like that idea. These are just a couple I happen to frequent - other members here can probably link to some they like from other sites they visit and then we can discuss. JMTCW...

Matt

"It's all about the ride" was actually Cliff Carlson's tagline.

I had worked on a logo that used pics of real cars shown through the letters of OPELGT.COM. Tried to represent all the models as well as throw in some modified cars and racing cars to give a good variety. I can work on a few other things as well as see if I can dig up that piece.

Gary · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by PROPEL

Gary, can we skin the buttons, too? Is everything in the grey header section made up of sliced up graphics?

That screen shot attachment was taken from their demo site. Not sure of the details, but int he past the logo header was pretty customizable as you can see in the solstice forum link that Matt added. Everything is open game and I can always add links to the buttons. The attachment was mainly for color matching of the rest of the page. (but that can be altered also)

GRS72GT · 4 Weeks Ago

Maybe these will help? Since the general consensus seems to be shots of actual cars, rather than drawings. If anyone can cut the cars out, or maybe utilize the pics as is, but put the opel logo and "the classic opel community" over them in white... I don't have photoshop, otherwise, I could have done it myself... I really like the look of black and white against the blue.

GRS72GT · 4 Weeks Ago

I couldn't find a really good side shot of a manta or kadett, otherwise I would have thrown those in too...

MonkeyNutZ · 4 Weeks Ago

Max image size/dimensions?

baz · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by newman27

You got Harold!

Matt

could get gary too but it would mean VERY BIG problems with my account

Gary · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by baz

could get gary too but it would mean VERY BIG problems with my account

Ya know, that "Swedish Chef" bit is still lurking....

PROPEL · 4 Weeks Ago

Here's one rough draft...

baz · 4 Weeks Ago

nice

jlthunder · 4 Weeks Ago

Very Nice. The only thing I'd change is the speedometer in the background. I'd change it to an Opel version (GT, Manta, etc)

sawdust · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by PROPEL

Here's one rough draft...

Very Nice.
I like it.

Phoenix · 4 Weeks Ago

I really like it. It's a different approach then I had in mind but it fits the style that a lot of forums have now a days. I'm not a fan of the font for "OPELGT.com" though and think that it would be better if the "com" part were also capitalized.

PROPEL · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by jlthunder

Very Nice. The only thing I'd change is the speedometer in the background. I'd change it to an Opel version (GT, Manta, etc)

I know... but I need to go for a drive first and take a photo of an Opel speedo going over 120mph.

RallyBob · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by PROPEL

I know... but I need to go for a drive first and take a photo of an Opel speedo going over 120mph.

We call that 'multi-tasking' these days....

BQS4 · 4 Weeks Ago

Originally Posted by PROPEL

I know... but I need to go for a drive first and take a photo of an Opel speedo going over 120mph.

Actually, you can just jack up the back end of your GT and fire it up, and hammer it, then safely take your picture.

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	I personnaly like to see pictures of real cars at the header instead of a drawing. Drawings look better on decals and T-shirts. Just my 0.02. __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

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hrcollinsjr 2200 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Chapel Hill, TN Posts: 2,267 Real Name: Harold Collins	I'll have to go along with Jeff about a picture or pictures of real cars. Drawings might be okay for those of us who know about Opels but what about those that accidently stumble onto this site. I think real pictures or possibly a good line drawing would be more likely to draw them in to look at the neat cars that we have. Harold Last edited by tekenaar; 4 Weeks Ago at 10:58 AM. Reason: stubble? shaved today?

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PROPEL PrOpeller Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Oceania 1984 Posts: 690	Gary, can we skin the buttons, too? Is everything in the grey header section made up of sliced up graphics? __________________ 1969 GT1100 — 1970 1.1L Spyder — 1971 Conrero GT tribute — 1972 GT auto. w/luggage rack — 1973 GT beater

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baz opel free after 26 years Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: sunderland england Posts: 4,941 Real Name: barry williams	nice __________________ Copyright © 2003-2009 barry williams All Rights Reserved save praying to God for sunday today we pray to Nike and run like hell

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jlthunder 1000 Post Club Join Date: May 2003 Location: Salfordville, PA Posts: 2,143 Real Name: Jeff	Very Nice. The only thing I'd change is the speedometer in the background. I'd change it to an Opel version (GT, Manta, etc) __________________ 1972 Opel GT, Owner since 1983 2001 Saab 9-5 SE 3.0 Turbo V6 Weeeeeeeeeee!!! 1973 GT, Parted out, R.I.P. 1968 Kadette, Owner since 2006, Sold, 28 June 2008

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MonkeyNutZ Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 104	Max image size/dimensions?

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Phoenix Trouble Maker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Snellville, Ga Posts: 1,970 Real Name: Tony Holcomb	I really like it. It's a different approach then I had in mind but it fits the style that a lot of forums have now a days. I'm not a fan of the font for "OPELGT.com" though and think that it would be better if the "com" part were also capitalized. __________________ Needs a 2dr Ascona, everyone else has one.

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