I've had some expressions of interest in my "Cruising Granny" pic. I had them made in Broome. A local printer did the graphic design, printed it on banner vinyl, and the local upholsterer sewed them on to ordinary wheel covers. The print has been exposed to the elements for almost 2 years, and barely show any signs of wear and tear. The concept was my idea, and the printer made it work. Granny's head was hand designed because there are no granny head graphics on the printer's programme. You too can personalise you car and van if you're so inclined. I have 2 spares on the back of the van. Rosy is my "truck". Granny
I wonderd how you done it. And I know you look nothing like that. I couldn't work out what it was painted on, it looked like the side of a bike tank, now I know.
Popeye said
10:41 AM Mar 10, 2009
Granny I forgot to ask. What was the price please.
Cruising Granny said
11:00 PM Mar 10, 2009
Well Popeye, the standard wheel covers can vary in price from $40 to $140. There is a great 4WD shop in Broome which can get things really quick, reasonably cheap.
I think the 2 on the back of the van cost about $120 each for the atrwork design, the printing and the sewing. The Landcruiser cover was $170, but they used the same artwork as for the van covers, and just pasted them together on the computer design.
A bit of an indulgence I know, but I've had a lot of fun, and have people calling me up on the radio, saying, "Weren't you in Carnarvon in Septembere 07?"
It gives other motorists a smile, and that's a good thing. It broke the monotony of the long stretches between roadhouses.
Cheers Granny
There's just no accounting for taste. It's going to be along year for you.
Do you get supportive or abusive reactions?
There are a few others out there, but some are just the standard available at the spare shops like Repco, Auto Pro etc.
As a lone traveller I thought it might be an ice-breaker, and it's proved to be the case.
Some people are shy about approaching a lone female camper, not a camp loner.
While I enjoy my privacy as we all do, I also enjoy having a chat to fellow travellers.
See you out there. Granny
Basil Faulty said
05:46 PM Mar 16, 2009
A few Years ago I went to a 1 FD SQN reunion and bought a "tunnel Rat" tyre cover and it was very good untill I came out of the Berrima Pub and it had been half inched, of course no one saw anything.... Bugger Bum Poop!!! Like yours Granny, of course I know you look like Elle Macpherson so why the caricature LOL....
dave06 said
06:55 PM Mar 16, 2009
well I'd bet that allans would be safe, no body would flog that
I had them made in Broome. A local printer did the graphic design, printed it on banner vinyl, and the local upholsterer sewed them on to ordinary wheel covers.
The print has been exposed to the elements for almost 2 years, and barely show any signs of wear and tear.
The concept was my idea, and the printer made it work.
Granny's head was hand designed because there are no granny head graphics on the printer's programme.
You too can personalise you car and van if you're so inclined.
I have 2 spares on the back of the van. Rosy is my "truck". Granny
I wonderd how you done it.
And I know you look nothing like that.
I couldn't work out what it was painted on, it looked like the side of a bike tank, now I know.
Thought you might like to see our tyre cover
Like yours Granny, of course I know you look like Elle Macpherson so why the caricature LOL....