1930 Rudge Motorcycle T-shirts

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-01-2008, 11:25 AM

We've all seen Hugh's beautiful, unrestored 1930 Rudge motorcycle. Hugh was incredibly generous with taking pictures of it for me, even going so far to get a green screen to make working with the photography easier in PhotoShop.

Thank you Hugh!

One of the designs I created using a gas tank close-up came out great, but was far too abstract for a boy's t-shirt. But if you are a motorcycle aficionado, it might just resonate with you.

I'm having some shirts made up for Hugh and his brother and thought I would offer the Board a chance to own one as well. Of course with Hugh's blessing!

the design will be silkscreened onto long-sleeve 100% cotton, heather grey shirts made by Article1. These are high quality, fine jersey mid-weight shirts that are very soft. Shirts are $30 shipped to your door. If you want one, just send me an email. I'm offering large and extra large. If you want a 2XL, I'll need to add $5.

here's a quick mock-up, looks a little flat, but gives you an idea of the finished product.

Hugh R · 02-01-2008, 01:19 PM

I think it looks pretty cool!

Joeaksa · 02-01-2008, 01:57 PM

Am interested. When will they be ready?

Joe
(never got my PP Vegas T-shirts from Kim so might as well try on these!)

911Rob · 911Rob's Garage

Good Job Shaun,
Great Design Work!

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-02-2008, 06:22 AM

thanks Rob!

Joe, I'd hope to have these done by end of Feb. All depends on quantity and booking time with our silkscreen house.

what did Kim do with all those shirts?

Joeaksa · 02-02-2008, 06:33 AM

Shaun,

No idea, kept hearing "they will be in the mail on their way to you guys soon" and thought that they were never printed or she really did not get them. Just wanted to make sure that these would eventually make it into my hands!

Joe

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-02-2008, 03:46 PM

they were printed and sent Joe, that's for sure, and these will be as well.

WI wide body · 02-02-2008, 06:53 PM

Could you do the same with my '69 Bonneville? I would like to duplicate or reproduce the old Coventry Climax shirts that they used to pass out.

The one that I would really like came from a very small old shop and Triumph dealer in Joliet, IL that was run by a guy named Harold Werth. If I can find it I'm gonna take some pics so that you can tell me the options.

Jeff Higgins · 02-02-2008, 08:06 PM

Good job, Shaun. That is a very cool shirt. I would like one when they are ready. Perfect for wearing to my VME (Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts) meetings.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-04-2008, 06:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jeff Higgins

Good job, Shaun. That is a very cool shirt. I would like one when they are ready. Perfect for wearing to my VME (Vintage Motorcycle Enthusiasts) meetings.

Thanks Jeff! what size would you like?

Joe, are you in for one? Size?

I'm going to bump this a few times this week and place the order at the end of the week.

Jeff Higgins · 02-04-2008, 07:16 AM

I wear an extra large, Shaun.

Joeaksa · 02-04-2008, 09:03 AM

Shaun,

XL and yes, will take one.

Thx,

Joe

Shaun @ Tru6 · 06:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WI wide body

Could you do the same with my '69 Bonneville? I would like to duplicate or reproduce the old Coventry Climax shirts that they used to pass out.

The one that I would really like came from a very small old shop and Triumph dealer in Joliet, IL that was run by a guy named Harold Werth. If I can find it I'm gonna take some pics so that you can tell me the options.

sorry, I didn't see your post until now. Yes, depending on the design, I can do shirts 3 ways:
50/50 with dye-sublimation in-house, limited to light/white T's
silk screen contracted out, limited by colors and cost
inkjet direct to garment, limited by reject rate

I did just find a way to dye-sub to aluminum cooking foil:

if anyone else wants a Rudge shirt, I'll be placing an order next week.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-08-2008, 04:49 AM

last bump before placing an order next week.

Jeff Alton · 02-08-2008, 08:14 PM

I will take a large or two.

Gotta support you Shaun!! Let us know when the RSR ones are ready!!

Cheers

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-09-2008, 05:58 AM

I'll put you down for one large Jeff, but will probably make a few extra.

RSR's should be coming out in March.

Hugh R · 02-09-2008, 10:01 AM

Cool, can't wait.

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-29-2008, 06:02 AM

Quick update. Got the shirts in on Wednesday, but the screenhouse who was going to do these just ruined 400 pair of our Spring production pants, so I'm not inclined to work with them on this job. I may go with a direct-to-garment printer on these. Will let you know where and when these are end of day.

VINMAN · 02-29-2008, 07:06 AM

Great looking shirt Shaun!!

Shaun @ Tru6 · 02-29-2008, 07:44 AM

Thanks Vinny. If I can print up an extra XL or 2XL, do you want one?