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#387598 - 11/11/06 12:50 AM
Source for backgrounds for web sites
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tcmb67
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Registered: 02/14/05
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Loc: Minnesota
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Hello all:
Any one got any good ideas for a good source of backgrounds for web sites. Of course vechicle related would be real good but since I also have another web site I take care of that is not car related a source for general backgrounds would be nice. Maybe there is a program out there to create your own backgrounds.
Thanks
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#387599 - 11/12/06 01:26 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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John_S_in_Penna
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I'm an Internet user, not a webmaster, but here's an idea for what it's worth:
The car ads of the past have had some great artwork. Why not scan in some attractive artwork from the 1920's, for instance, and use it in subdued tones for the background? You would have a background suitable to the old-car theme of your website, and it would be a background that no one else has.
Artwork in those ads ranges from simple and subtle to very detailed, so you could choose something that suits your taste. If you don't have colorful old ads in your collection, the A.A.C.A. Library in Hershey has quite a variety of old ads in their collection, and I bet they would be happy to scan in a few for you.
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#387600 - 11/12/06 03:22 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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tcmb67
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Thanks John:
that's something I did not think of. I think I'll try it and see what I can come up with.
Brian
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#387601 - 11/13/06 08:29 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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John_S_in_Penna
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If you would like, I could e-mail you a few which I obtained from the A.A.C.A. Library.
(I live close enough to visit the Library, and I have gotten some images for the upcoming Glidden Tour which our region is sponsoring next year.) For example, an artwork image I have from a 1926 Lincoln ad is quite uncluttered but attractive. The scanned images I have are about 1500 to 2100 kilobytes, so I think they should be e-mailable.
Remember, I'm not a webmaster, so don't ask me how many dots per inch or anything in Computerese. 
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#387602 - 11/13/06 08:40 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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tcmb67
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Registered: 02/14/05
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Loc: Minnesota
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John:
I would love it. I will have to ask around the club and see what people have for ads.
Thank you
Edited by tcmb67 (11/15/06 08:37 PM)
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#387603 - 11/14/06 11:08 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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John_S_in_Penna
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Brian, I e-mailed you three different ads this evening, one in each of 3 e-mails. Let me know when you receive them. If they prove to be too large to go through e-mail, I could always mail you a CD by U.S. Mail.
Maybe this artwork suits your needs; but if not, at least you have some images for your own computer wallpaper!  --John S.
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#387604 - 11/14/06 11:12 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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tcmb67
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Registered: 02/14/05
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Loc: Minnesota
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Thanks John:
Got them just fine. I also found a generic old car background at: http://www.grsites.com/
I now have that one up on the web site but I will try yours and see what happens.
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#387605 - 11/14/06 11:20 PM
Re: Source for backgrounds for web sites
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John_S_in_Penna
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That was fast. I just e-mailed them to you a few minutes ago. The benefits of electronic technology!
My college roommate specialized in digital signal processing (a branch of electrical engineering). Amazing how simple on/off electrical impulses can be arranged to transmit pictures, music, calculate complex formulas, sell garage-sale leftovers on Ebay, etc. etc.  !
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