Identity Solutions

process
Engine turned aluminum 
Screen printed polycarbonate

application
International Lonestar, Harley-Davidson Truck

challenge
•Recreate classic Harley styling on premium backlit gauges and dash panel

solution
The engine turned finish is a classic mechanical finish often featured in Harley-Davidson trim.  It was chosen for the premium look it added to the aluminum overlay used on the instrument panel.  This part was designed to conform and attach to existing plastic components, eliminating the need to create new plastic parts.  The decorated metal overlay compliments mixed material gauges made of laminated spun aluminum and backlit polycarbonate.  Early collaboration on the project between Harley-Davdison Styling, Navistar and Northern Engraving Design explored the overall look of the dash panels using concept drawings to illustrate design options including finish, font and color.  The engine turned finish was also chosen to accent the personalized shift knob bezel.  The combination of Lonestar originality and Harley-Davidson authenticity is carried throughout the truck.  Additional metal trim details are on the leather seating which features Harley-Davidson Bar and Shield seat badges. 

process
Diamond cut aluminum

application
International Lonestar, Harley-Davidson Truck

challenge
• Design cost effective premium seat badge option for a low volume special edition truck

solution
The Lonestar Harley-Davidson truck's rich black leather seats feature the same Harley-Davidson Bar and Shields that appear on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.  Using authentic Harley-Davidson fuel tank badges on the seating minimized costs on the program.  Navistar worked with the Northern Engraving team to modify the existing contoured tank badge creating a flat version of the bar and shield badge for the seats.  All the badges include embossed and diamond cut graphics on a matte black background.  Two sizes of seat badges were created for the front seatbacks and rear couch bolster. 

process
Laser etch
Engine turn

application
Navistar Harley-Davidson Truck

challenge
• Personalize limited edition trim with name and edition number

solution
A laser was used to customize each of the 250 Lonestar Harley edition gear shift bezels.  Engineers worked with manufacturing to prove out the laser customization process on the curved metal surface.  The personalized shift bezel is one of a series of aluminum trim pieces created for the special edition truck.  The engine turn finish popular on Harley-Davidson bikes is featured on the metal trim.  The shift knob bezel has the Harley-Davidson bar and shield logo embossed in bright aluminum on the engine turn background printed with a transparent grey tint.  The aluminum trim is assembled to a plastic backer for final assembly to the shifter.